Deadman Mesa and Fossil Creek

27.8 mi4,284 ft Rating 7/10Difficulty 8/10

5,961 ft 2,615 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 2,615 ft at its lowest to 5,961 ft at its highest.

Fun summer backpack option, with some wading in Fossil Creek on a remote trail and a hard climb up Deadman Mesa.