Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
Total Miles
23.2
Elevation
2,509.33 ft
Duration
1.75 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
This route will take you through Vipond Park, a subalpine meadow. The southern approach to the meadow is a very steep single-lane road with limited turnouts, do not bring a trailer on this side. This route includes Glendale and the kilns that supplied it with charcoal.
Photos of Canyon Creek - Quartz Hill
Difficulty
The southern side of the route is steep and narrow.
Status Reports
Ross Carlson
Oct 20, 2023
1998 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
I drove this from Melrose to Hwy 43. The road was 2 lanes up until the top of the subalpine meadow, then 1 lane to the highway. Very dusty on the Melrose end, almost chalky fine moon dust. Saw 3 other parties out on the trail.
Dave Oliverson
Sep 04, 2023
SxS
Open
Muddy/Wet
Dusty
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