Near Lower Straw House Trail
Looking north at the intersection with the Ore Terminal Trail.
Near Lower Straw House Trail
The western ascent up the Marufo Vega Trail is steep and littered with rocky footing.
Near Lower Straw House Trail
Looking east at the junction with the Marufo Vega Connector Trail.
Near Lower Straw House Trail
Passing through a small canyon with a little shade.

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Lower Straw House Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
This is an interesting alternate return route for the Marufo Vega Trail following a dry wash.
1.3
mi
Distance
289
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
289ft
Elevation Gain
87ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
2,155ft
High Point
1,953ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is the lower 1.4 miles of the Straw House Trail. It can be used to make a very nice loop using the Marufo Vega Trail between the Marufo Vega Trail Connector and the Ore Terminal Trail. It follows a wash and has a gentle grade. This trail continues on all the way to the Telephone Canyon Trail to the north, but it is my understanding that as you go further north past the Marufo Vega Trail Connector, the trail becomes difficult to follow.

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