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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Capitol Reef National Park

    Pleasant Creek Trail

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2.5-3.5h
    Distance
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    11.4 km
    Elevation
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    162 m
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    The Pleasant Creek Trail is a desert route that really lives up to its name. This lovely little creek walk is nothing if not pleasant. This low traffic trail is a beautiful spot to get out and go exploring with the whole family.

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    Route Description for Pleasant Creek Trail

    The Pleasant Creek Trail is a beautiful hike along a lovely stream that flows year round. Before heading out on this trail, it is very important to check the forecast. Flash flooding along Pleasant Creek can be extremely dangerous—do not attempt this hike if you see rain on the horizon. Save this hike for a fair-weather day and enjoy your time hiking along this gorgeous creek. On a hot day, it can be so refreshing to dip your toes in the water and cool off by splashing around in the small pools along the trail.

    From the trailhead, follow the creek eastward. There is not a lot of signage along this hike but the route is very straight forward: just stick to the creek.

    Continue along for about 5.6 km to the turn around point and then follow your footsteps back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Pleasant Creek Trail Trailhead

    Turn south down Pleasant Creek Road from Capitol Reef Scenic Drive and park at the parking pullout about 4.0 km down on South Draw Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Disperse Camping with permit, Flash Flood Warning:Do not camp in rainy weather

    • When to do

      March to November

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Poor

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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