Deer Creek can be hiked as an out and back trail or connected with other trails like Coal Creek and Engineer for loop hikes. The trail ascends steeply through a large aspen grove and then switchbacks up a gully right above a small limestone cliff band. The trail continues through some meadows and provides some great stopping points with views of the West Needles Mountains and Hwy 550 winding up toward Molas Pass. This is a favorite fall hike.
