Parker - Moody - Coon Loop
30 mi7,149 ft
7,710 ft
4,436 ft
A tough backpacking loop that includes great views from Aztec Peak, a remote drop down Moody Point, hiking along the “mid-rim” sections, and a tough bushwhack up Coon Creek.
Photos
A cold, dark morning on Parker Creek Trail
Little waterfall along Parker Creek
Cliffs waking up in the morning sun
Hard rock walls surrounding the little creek
First saddle of Parker Creek Trail
First look down Coon Creek drainage
Aztec Peak in the distance
Fire damage along Abbey's Way
Acres of damaged land back west
Looking down at Moody Point and rolling hills beyond
Tiny cabin near the start of Moody Point Trail
Fantastic section of trail on Moody Point
Easy cruise down the point
A big drop down to Leisure Canyon and Cherry Creek
Multiple points reaching out of the Anchas
Narrow trail on Deep Creek
Several full tanks of water along the way
Endless hills of easy, boring hiking
Mild overgrowth on Coon Spring Trail
Humbling view up Coon Creek
A dreamy, easy climb out of Coon Creek
Cowboy camp on the forest boundary
An easy start on Coon Creek Trail
Big cliffs on the side of the canyon
The start of the deadfall blocks
Cairns marking a path that is mostly gone
Little drops on Coon Creek
Depressing views of the upper drainage
Faint reminders of a once-awesome trail
Horrible section of thorny overgrowth
Dribbling water at Mud Spring
Four Peaks beckoning towards home
Looking down at the final drops of Parker Creek
Along the way
Spring 1
- Mud Spring
Creek 1
- Coon Creek crossing
Mountain 1
- Aztec Peak
Saddle 1
- Unnamed saddle on Parker Creek Trail
Overlook 1
- Moody Point
Trailhead 3
- Parker Creek Trailhead
- Oak Creek Trailhead
- Bull Canyon Trailhead
Junction 3
- Moody Point Trail start
- Coon Creek Trail junction (signed)
- Deep Creek Trail Junction