Snowshoe Deer Creek Canyon Park

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Snowshoe in a powder-filled mountain forest close to Denver.

Deer Creek Canyon Park offers up to 13 miles of wind-sheltered trails perfect for enjoying after a fresh snow. The Plymouth Mountain Trail offers steep climbs and big views while Homesteader Trail offers the best forest scenery in the Denver area. The recommended route is Plymouth Creek Trail to Homesteader Trail and back. The climb up the canyon from the TH can be steep and icy so more aggressive snowshoes work best. More info on the park can be found here.

Pack List

Snowshoes & Poles
Shell jacket & pants
Warm layers (you'll be warm on the way up and cool coming down)
Snack & Insulated Water

Activities:

Snowshoeing

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Season:

Winter

Trail Type:

Loop

Distance:

5.1 Miles

Elev. Gain:

1250 Feet

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Features:

Bathrooms

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Forest

Scenic

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Added by Jason Hatfield

Adventure and travel photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. I teach photography workshops and offer private guiding around the west. More at jasonjhatfield.com

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