Douglas Creek Falls

Total Miles
3.0

Elevation

464.19 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This beautiful route takes you into the Douglas Creek Canyon and past the falls. Traveling from south to north, the main route has a challenging descent into a trough. However, there are bypasses available if needed. Traveling from north to south, the trough may be impassible to less capable high clearance vehicles. There are many miles of spur trails to explore. Be sure to take advantage of the scenic falls for lunch. Dispersed camping is available along the way. There is no cell reception. The trail is mostly packed dirt, however, in the wet season, it is all mud. There are multiple creek crossings roughly 1-1.5' deep in early spring.

Difficulty

Overall the route is a technical rating of 4, with some section that can be bypassed rated 6 or higher due to deep trough decent/ascent and potential for deep creek crossings during the wet season.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Freedom Born Diesel
Dec 30, 2023
1992 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Primarily compact dirt roads with occasional washouts. At the trailhead, two paths converge, both washed out. To the right of the four different trails, two steep options await; descending is manageable, but ascending is challenging. Overall, an enjoyable trail featuring a scenic creek and entertaining water crossings.
Matt Harris
Nov 25, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Travis Hurd
May 21, 2023
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Dusty
Normal
Basalt Overland
Apr 09, 2023
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Open

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