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Deer Creek Canyon Park

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RMOTHG Trip – Deer Creek Canyon Park - Red Mesa

The Red Mesa Loop is the crown jewel of Deer Creek Canyon Park. This 7.5 mile / 2200' gain hike will include two loops while trekking the Meadowlark, Plymouth Creek, and Red Mesa Trails. We'll keep a steady, brisk pace of about 2 mph. Estimated hiking time: 5 hours.

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Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,433 ft
  • Pace: Steady, 2 mph - minimal stops.

Meeting Time:     8:45 am

Meeting Place:    Deer Creek Canyon Park (13388 Grizzly Drive/ Littleton, CO)

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Deer Creek Canyon Park

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$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!

We always want everyone to bring The Ten Essentials on trips. It's good to review these periodically as they remind us of the risks involved if we don't carry a particular item. Here's an excellent description of each item and the reasons for carrying:

https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/denver/course-templates/wilderness-trekking-school-denver/course-materials/learn-more-fundaments/ten-essential-systems 

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