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Hike Trail

Smithfield Canyon Dirt Road

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A beautiful hike past Summit Creek, an abandoned mine, and abundant stunning rock formations
2.5
mi
Distance
623
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.46mi
Distance
623ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,025ft
High Point
5,402ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the first dirt parking lot before the campground, start hiking up the road until it crosses the creek to the left on a nice bridge, then curve around to the right as the road continues up past the creek. The road then continues pretty obviously following the creek through the canyon where you can see plenty of beautiful sections of the creek, some really cool rock formations right next to the road, and even an old abandoned mine shaft (it has been sealed up) about a mile and a half up or so from the parking lot. The trail continues from here, following the creek until you eventually cross the creek over a culvert and finish up in the parking lot that leads to the actual Smithfield Canyon Trail (where you could continue your hike, if desired).

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Contributors
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