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Quick Facts
Beginning Elevation:  6,300 Feet
Difficulty:  Easy to Moderate
Elevation Gain:  100 Feet
Ending Elevation:  6,400 Feet
Length, One-way:  0.5 Miles
Reservation:  No
Season:  Early Spring - Late Fall
Directions
From Kyburz, Follow the Silver Fork Rd. for approximately 10 miles turning left just before Fitch Rantz Bridge onto a 4-wheel drive road which leads 1/4 mile to the trailhead. Follow the Caples Creek trail to where it intersects with the Government Meadows trail.
Location Information
Follow the directions given for the Caples Creek trail to where it intersects with the Government Meadows trail. This short trail leads around several lush green meadows and ends at picturesque Caples Creek.
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