Deer Park Creek

Deer Park Creek has four non-spectacular, non-contiguous waterfalls accessed by negotiating a slippery creek. Descend Kendall Gulch first. The duration, rappels, and rappel sequence in Kendall Gulch are better than Deer Park Creek. The exit up the slope between Kendall and Deer Park is steep.

A nice camp is at the top canyon up County Road 33 next to the drop in. 4x4 High Clearance is required.

no overhung rappels; the creek presents no pools; the water is cold R1=45' Releasable CEM off Pine Tree CL R2=100' Pine Tree anchor in center of where stream is split R3=85' Pine Tree CR R4=75' Pine Tree CL

Caution: Pay attention to the train schedule for trains arriving into and departing from Silverton: http://www.durangotrain.com/round-trip-silverton-train-tour Do not walk on the tracks. Also beware of the small powered cart that is the fire extinguisher that follows 5-15 min behind the train. After exiting Deer Park Creek, walk next to the tracks to the north. Start uphill just before another small gulch. Elevation gain: 1800' Total distance from canyon exit to County Road 33 = 1.3 miles. The steepness reduces on top of the rock band in the pine and aspen forest.