Deception Creek Circle

Total Miles 4.1
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This fun side loop takes you away from the heavily trafficked Deception Creek Trail. It's narrow with lots of evidence of downed trees. There are deep potholes and puddles from the many springs leeching into the trail. The only camping noticed are small pullouts with old fire rings right along the trail. They could perhaps accommodate one to two rigs tops. It has a few rad views peeking between the trees, a few steep shelf sections, and some dense, lush forest sections. Some parts get very narrow, and there are a few deep ruts.

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Difficulty

Some deeper puddles and loose off-camber rut sections, Narrow turns may not be suitable for full size rigs, paint damage possible. Steep shelf drop offs and downed trees or the need to clear trees to proceed.

Technical Rating

3

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David Brazzle
Jul 04, 2025
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One corner was washed out but I was able to get by in a Colorado Trail Boss. Some deeper ruts and water in places.
mark Tubbs
Jun 20, 2024
Open
Ran this trail in a Wolverine X2 sxs 1 day after heavy rain. It was apparent we were the second rig thru. Trail was wide open with a few deep rutted sections and large puddles. There was one partial washout at a culvert. It was easy to pass the washout with the sxs but I wouldn't want anything larger than a short wheelbase jeep to get around it.
Daryl Elmore
Jul 07, 2023
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David Whitt
May 29, 2023
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Deception Creek Circle Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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