Thorps Creek Trail

At A Glance

Most Difficult

4.5 mi one-way

Difficulty Rating: 4.5
Steepness: Climbs Steeply
Tread Condition: Very Rough
Trail Number: 279

Description

Starts at the back of the Mortimer Campground and loops back. Passes Thorps Creek Falls - a small 15' cascade and slide into a nice pool - near the bottom. Follows the same path as Schoolhouse Ridge for a short distance and in recent years, has been subject to renaming.

This trail is located in the Wilson Creek Area area. For a list of all the trails in that area, see the Wilson Creek Area trails list page.

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