Murderers Creek Ranch
Total Miles
5.0
Elevation
991.2 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Overview
This trail goes through the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area to the abandoned Murderers Creek Ranch. The trail follows Murderers Creek, and there are many opportunities to wade in the creek or go for a hike. The route goes through Ponderosa Pine forest, past juniper-choked canyons, and across the wide open high desert sagebrush steppe.
Difficulty
There is a water crossing over a foot deep through Murderers Creek, rocky and steep sections, deep potholes, and narrow sections.
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