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Plymouth Creek Trail

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 4.0 (22)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Ken Caryl
  5. Deer Creek Canyon Park
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“A steep, rocky ascent through the heart of Deer Creek Canyon Park. ”

Bryan Bishop
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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

79%

Runnable

7,128' 2,173 m

High

6,038' 1,841 m

Low

1,095' 334 m

Up

65' 20 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Runner Notes

Rocks make this trail tough on runners' ankles

Description

From the trailhead, turn left and head down the 1/2 mile of rolling terrain. At the 1/2 mile mark you'll begin the steep, rocky climb. Around 1 mile in, you'll pass the Meadowlark Trail on your right - continue heading up the hill. Around mile 1.7, you'll hit a turn off to the right. Turn right to stay on Plymouth Creek Trail (Staying straight heads up Plymouth Mountain Trail).

Flora & Fauna

Good tree cover on this trail make for a nicely shaded environment.

Contacts

Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

Shared By:

Bryan Bishop
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 22 votes

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in Deer Creek Canyon Park

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  4.0 from 22 votes
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#1

in Deer Creek Canyon Park

#259

in Colorado

#2,062

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Looking back toward the city as you ascend the trial into the mountains.
May 22, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO
Walking along the trail. To the right is the scenic view path, Golden Eagle.
May 31, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO
Gorgeous view of the foothills
May 25, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO
View of the trail against the foothills
May 25, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO
The Wall
Aug 6, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO
The start of the Plymouth Mtn Trial. It's well worth the lung buster to get up here!
May 22, 2015 near Ken Caryl, CO

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