Near Spruce Creek to Deadhorse Loop Trail
Just before beginning the descent down the wide-ish road. The picture is facing southeast.
Near Spruce Creek to Deadhorse Loop Trail
If traveling up the fire road, take a right here to stay on Deadhorse Creek Loop.
Near Spruce Creek to Deadhorse Loop Trail
Deadhorse Creek is beautiful covered in snow.

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Hike Route

Spruce Creek to Deadhorse Loop Trail

3.9 (9 Ratings)
This trail has a bunch of great singletrack climbing, then gradual doubletrack descending.
7.2
mi
Distance
1,498
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall Colors
Access Issues
The Spruce/Tipperary Creek portion of this trail is open to bikes, so be alert for them coming down that steep descent.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.21mi
Distance
1,498ft
Elevation Gain
1,488ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
10,381ft
High Point
9,029ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start at the parking lot across from the Fraser Experimental Forest buildings. The trailhead on the north side of the access road, just across from the parking lot. It is marked with a trail sign right next to the road. The entire trail is marked by plastic, blue trail markers nailed to trees. Hike up this trail until you come to a three way intersection. Going right is Tipperary Creek Trail, but stay left, through the gate to get on the Deadhorse Loop. You'll roll a bit, but mostly continue to climb until coming to a clearing on wide doubletrack. This is where the descent begins. Turn left and continue following the blue trail markers back to the parking lot.

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Contributors
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