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Old Homestead Loop

5.0 (1 Rating)
A simply gorgeous hike. Wildflowers peaking in late March and there are forested and shaded areas near the creek.
5
mi
Distance
1,154
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.05mi
Distance
1,154ft
Elevation Gain
1,154ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,549ft
High Point
642ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This hike travels down the canyon to the Old Simmon's homestead. Remnants of the chicken coop remain, and there is a nice picnic bench under an old persimmon tree beside a pond where the foundation of the cabin is located. Lovejoy Falls can often flow after significant rainfall and cobbles from the Lovejoy Basalt are common along the hike.

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