Mill Canyon Spring, 70180

Total Miles
2.4

Elevation

2,536.54 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Starting fairly easy, this trail's difficulty progresses, presenting some beginner to intermediate challenges. It climbs nearly 1,000 feet to about 0.1 miles east of the Mill Canyon Spring. A short walk will take you the rest of the way to the spring. However, this trail isn't just about the destination. Aside from a fun, rugged beginner trail, there are many turnouts in the aspens and pines for picnics or primitive camping that offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

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Mill Canyon Spring, 70180
Mill Canyon Spring, 70180

Difficulty

This is a rutted dirt/rock trail with obstacles up to 12 inches. The road may be muddy or have muddy spots along the way depending on the weather. The trail is wider than one car, but not two cars. Expect to slow down and turn off to the side to allow others to pass. Towards the end of the trail, there is a short, steep grade with medium to large (basketball-size) rocks.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

Mill Canyon Spring Road starts on the north side of Cascade Springs Drive (FR 114) about 3 miles west of the Cascade Springs upper parking lot.

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