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Murphy Wash Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Murphy Wash Trail
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Moab, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Notes:
10.5 mi — 6h 0m
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The Murphy Loop is a beautiful hike in a remote area.
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Observation Point via Stave Spring/East Rim
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Springdale, UT
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Observation Point via Stave Spring/East Rim
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Springdale, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Notes:
10.6 mi — 6h 0m
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I did it as a loop CW from the East Mesa TH. There is actually a shuttle bus between the trail heads, so check if you can use it!
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The Narrows: Bottom-Up Route
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Springdale, UT
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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The Narrows: Bottom-Up Route
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Springdale, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Notes:
3 mi — 1h 20m
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The water flow was (relatively) and I didn't wish to get my underwear wet, so I turned back. It is definitely a gorgeous place! I will be back.
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Golden Cathedral via Fence Canyon
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Escalante, UT
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Golden Cathedral via Fence Canyon
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Escalante, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Notes:
10.3 mi — 6h 30m
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The Golden Cathedral is very cool. Getting there requires 1 thigh deep stream crossing and 4 knee deep crossings. 4WD is a plus to get to the TH.
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Coyote Gulch Loop
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Difficult
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Escalante, UT
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Coyote Gulch Loop
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Escalante, UT
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Difficult
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Notes:
14.5 mi — 9h 0m
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Great loop! The exit (Jacob Hamblin Arch Route) is steep and technical, i.e. not for the average hiker. I did just over 50 ankle deep stream crossings
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Lower Muley Twist Canyon Loop
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Intermediate
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Escalante, UT
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Lower Muley Twist Canyon Loop
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Escalante, UT
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Intermediate
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Notes:
16.5 mi — 8h 0m
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Great loop. There are no real technical difficulties or at least I missed the "dangerous exposure." That said, it is remote, hence the difficult ratin
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Capitol Gorge Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Loa, UT
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Capitol Gorge Trail
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Loa, UT
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Easy/Intermediate
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Notes:
6.1 mi — 3h 0m
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Capitol Gorge and Golden Throne Viewpoint. Varied with good views!
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Golden Throne Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Loa, UT
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Golden Throne Trail
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Loa, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Notes:
6.1 mi — 3h 0m
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Capitol Gorge and Golden Throne Viewpoint. Varied with good views!
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Jeep Arch / Gold Bar Arch Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Jeep Arch / Gold Bar Arch Trail
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Moab, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Notes:
3.8 mi — 2h 20m
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Varied trail with great views!
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White Rim Overlook Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Moab, UT
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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White Rim Overlook Trail
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Moab, UT
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Easy/Intermediate
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Notes:
1.8 mi — 1h 0m
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Great views!
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Murphy Hogback Trail
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Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Murphy Hogback Trail
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Moab, UT
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Difficult
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Notes:
10.5 mi — 6h 0m
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The Murphy Loop is a beautiful hike in a remote area.
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Syncline Loop Trail
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Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Syncline Loop Trail
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Moab, UT
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Difficult
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Notes:
8.5 mi — 6h 0m
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Beautiful loop!
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Pritchett Canyon/Hunter Rim Loop
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Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Pritchett Canyon/Hunter Rim Loop
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Moab, UT
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Difficult
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Notes:
14.3 mi — 7h 0m
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If going clockwise, see my comment below - it is easy to follow trails and cairns across the last sidecanyon before the road - that's the wrong way!
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Amasa Back
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Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Mar 9, 2026 |
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Amasa Back
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Moab, UT
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Difficult
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Mar 9, 2026 |
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Notes:
9.4 mi — 5h 30m
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Great views and no motor vehicles. I returned by the Jackson's trail and I would recommend that.
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Long Amasa Loop
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Moab, UT
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Mar 9, 2026 |
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Long Amasa Loop
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Moab, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 9, 2026 |
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Notes:
9.4 mi — 5h 30m
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Great views and no motor traffic.
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Devils Kitchen Trail N. Spur
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Monticello, UT
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Mar 8, 2026 |
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Devils Kitchen Trail N. Spur
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Monticello, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 8, 2026 |
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Notes:
11.2 mi — 6h 0m
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Devils Kitchen loop
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Devils Kitchen to Elephant Canyon Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Monticello, UT
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Mar 8, 2026 |
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Devils Kitchen to Elephant Canyon Trail
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Monticello, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 8, 2026 |
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Notes:
11.2 mi — 6h 0m
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Devils Kitchen loop
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Fallen Roof Ruin
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Blanding, UT
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Mar 6, 2026 |
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Fallen Roof Ruin
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Blanding, UT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 6, 2026 |
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Notes:
8.8 mi — 6h 0m
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I think the description on this page understates the difficulties. I continued down the canyon but failed to reach the Seven Kiwas.
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Moki Dugout Lookout
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Easy
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Blanding, UT
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Mar 6, 2026 |
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Moki Dugout Lookout
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Blanding, UT
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Easy
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Mar 6, 2026 |
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Rock Creek Trail
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Cortez, CO
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Mar 4, 2026 |
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Rock Creek Trail
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Cortez, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Mar 4, 2026 |
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Notes:
11.4 mi — 6h 0m
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Rock Creek Trail and East Rock Creek Trail
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