Coot Peninsula Out and Back

There is parking right on Deer Park Rd. From the trailhead, follow the main fire trail at about a quarter of a mile and take a right at first trail split. Follow this trail to the creek called Middle Run. You'll cross the creek (high erosion here). Take a left when you cross the creek. Stay on the main trail that hugs the shoreline of the Reservoir (the trails to the left of each intersection). Just after two miles the trail will split, one headed to reservoir and one headed up a hill. Follow the hill up. By 2.6 miles you should be able to see that you have reached the peninsula. Follow the small spit of land until the trail ends and then head back!