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| Michigan Bluff Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
1,520 Feet
Length, One-way:
6 Miles
USGS Map:
Michigan Bluff
Difficulty:
Difficult
Elevation:
3,520 Feet
Elevation Gain:
2,000 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From I-80, Take the Foresthill exit, and proceed on Foresthill Road for 15.5 miles to the Foresthill Ranger Station. Continue on approximately 5 miles to Baker Ranch and make a right on Michigan Bluff Road. Continue on to the town of Michigan Bluff. The trailhead is located 1/4 miles east of town.
Location Information
Michigan Bluff to Deadwood trail is a difficult 6 miles, lightly used trail at an elevation of 3,520 feet. The trail drops off quickly into Eldorado Canyon and switch backs down to the footbridge over Eldorado Creek. Good camping and fishing area available here. After crossing the West Branch of Eldorado Creek, the trail continues up the other side of the canyon offering some very scenic views of the rugged topography. The trail flattens out and eventually intersects the Deadwood Road near the old Deadwood Cemetery, which acts as the other trailhead for the trip. This hike can be made in a day by anyone in good physical shape or a more leisurely overnight trip. This trail is a segment of the Western States Trail.
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