Monday, November 18, 2013

Plymouth Mountain Loop at Deer Creek Canyon Park

This is a nice trail for anytime of year. I have snowshoed this trail as well. There are some nice views as far as downtown, Chatfield Reservoir. There is one parking area off of Deer Creek Canyon road.  There is a sign where to turn off to the trailhead.

There are restrooms at the trailhead and a large parking area.  Go left at the trailhead to start on Plymouth Creek Trail. The trail slowly climbs.

Don't miss the views toward the East. The red rocks will be there year round.  



When you get to the intersection with the Meadowlark Trail, there is a bridge over Plymouth creek.  You will turn right and head up a steep hill. There are steps in places. Its amazing to watch some bikes head up and down here.


Heading up the steep hill.

More views when you get to the top. Now you are on the Plymouth Mountain Trail. This will loop around back to the first trail,  Plymouth creek. Its a Lollipop trail.


Next you will head through a forrested area.

There are trail maps available at the start. You can see there are several other options for trails on this hike. We did 5.6 miles with a 1,200 elevation gain.