Near Devil's Backbone Nature Trail
Looking down toward the Devils Waterhole, with a bit of color.
Near Devil's Backbone Nature Trail
The Valley Spring Creek Trail is marked by green and white paint blazes.

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Devil's Backbone Nature Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
1
mi
Distance
72
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.97mi
Distance
72ft
Elevation Gain
116ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
950ft
High Point
887ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Valley Spring Creek Trail, you'll cross the creek before passing several beautiful vistas of Inks Lake as you hike along the north shore line until you reach the wildlife viewing station.

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Contributors
Patrick McDermott