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Deer Creek Canyon Trail Profiles

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Trail Names Point of Origin Distance

Elevation Gain & Loss

Description
Meadowlark At trailhead parking area 1.6 mi +830' / -407'

Hiker only exposed with great views of parking area meadows & the south valley. Consistent 10% grade.

Golden Eagle Trail junction w/ Red Mesa Loop & Plymouth Creek 0.5 mi +176' / -203' Hiker only, scenic view at summit. Three mile hike to reach trailhead
Plymouth Creek At trailhead parking area 2.4 mi 1343' / -431' Multi-user trail, lush sections, rocky in spots, steep climb west of Meadowlark junction.
Plymouth Mtn.  Trail junction w/ Plymouth Creek 2.2 mi 884' / -733' Multi-user trail with scenic views to east. Steep side slope on north end.
Scenic View Trail junction w/ Plymouth Mtn. 0.4 mi +165' / -24' Short, multi-user trail with steep section, beautiful 360. summit view.
Homesteader Trail junction w/ Red Mesa Loop 1 mi  +396' / -216' Hiker only, forested trail w/ 4% average grade. Trail follows canyon rim on the north side
Red Mesa Loop Trail junction w/ Plymouth Creek 2.5 mi +851' / -841' Multi-user trail with open views of canyon & forested section.

Last Modified: Mar 28, 2009 10:16 PM

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