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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. 3-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-degree 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.

 

 

 

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