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Trout Creek Canyon Trail #270

3.0 (2 Ratings)
Explore Trout Creek Canyon and its towering rock walls.
2.9
mi
Distance
926
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.93mi
Distance
926ft
Elevation Gain
285ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
5,117ft
High Point
4,417ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an easy trail down an old forest service road. Much of the trail is wide, flat, and meanders along Trout Creek. Vigilante Campground is located at the start of the trailhead. You can complete this as an out and back if you'd like, or you can continue on Beaver Creek - Indian Creek #138. Rock formations with towering walls are located along the entire journey. The trail is easy as an out and back and is good for dogs. If you are looking for something more difficult and a view from the top of the canyon creek, check out Hanging Valley Trail #247. Trail #247 will take you to Vigilant Overlook where you'll look down to the canyon floor below you.

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Contributors
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