Near Dam Trail
Mud Creek Falls is located just off the Dam Trail.

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Dam Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A scenic trail with overlooks of Mud Creek.
1.8
mi
Distance
178
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.82mi
Distance
178ft
Elevation Gain
181ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
493ft
High Point
398ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is a "new" official trail in the park. It has been around for a while and has been used by hikers and bikers alike, but was just added to the new maps Tannehill is posting this year. A scenic hike with soaring overlooks of Mud Creek, this trail is at times very narrow and not well-defined. You'll make your through pine trees only shoulder width apart at times, and have a few short but steep descents or ascents. Rain can make some the steeper sections quite slippery and even with good shoes it is advisable to grip the close-by trees for extra stability. The sound of running water from Mud Creek adds a cathartic element to this hike, and you'll find yourself at a picturesque little waterfall near the trail's midpoint.

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Contributors
Josh Moore