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Rock Creek Trail #125

5.0 (1 Rating)
Great trail for hiking or running.
5.8
mi
Distance
1,495
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Fee parking is available at trailhead.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.76mi
Distance
1,495ft
Elevation Gain
1,130ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
2,310ft
High Point
1,374ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Rock Creek Trail goes from Hwy 64 to the Benton McKaye Trail. You can hike it one way and then turn around and come back, or take the BMT back down to Hwy 64 for a loop. The climbs and descents are moderate and you can really get into a rhythm. There is a little cell phone signal on the verizon network. There are a few minor creek crossing. Roughly 90% of the trail has no obstacles but there are a few places where rocks are present. Beware in the fall when the leaves have fallen as you might not be able to see obstacles covered with leaves. The trail isn't very well marked but I did not have any troubles seeing where the trail was going.

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Contributors
Jake Simko