Near Falls Creek Road
Lupine near the trail junction with Falls Creek Trail.
Near Falls Creek Road
The steep descent from the ridge.
Near Falls Creek Road
Contouring around the ridge into Animas Valley.

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Falls Creek Road

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A steep right-of-way from County Road 203 to 205.
1.2
mi
Distance
561
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.15mi
Distance
561ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
7,152ft
High Point
6,591ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From County Road 203, this steep right-of-way climbs through a partially shaded gully to cross over Church Camp. From there it levels out and travels through a grassy clearing to reach County Road 205.

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