Deer Park Creek
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| | Raps:4, max ↨100ft
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| Best season: | Jul-Oct
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37.7755, -107.6589
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Introduction
Deer Park Creek has four non-spectacular, non-contiguous waterfalls accessed by negotiating a slippery creek. Other nearby canyons are far superior. The exit up the slope between Kendall and Deer Park is steep.
Approach
A nice camp is at the top canyon up County Road 33 next to the drop in. 4x4 High Clearance is required.
Descent
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
Exit
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.
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19Aug2017: No indication of previous descent. Lisa Purdy and Ira Lewis.