Deer Creek Canyon is a smooth road that winds up into the hills. Drivers up here are generally courteous and there are quite a few spots to pull out on to take a break. Once you get tot he top where it levels off, you can descend back towards Chatfield, or make it a climby day and continue on to Parmalee Gulch.

Matthew

November 29, 2023

Road cycling

The climb up South Deer Creek Canyon Road can get rough near the top, but you actually get a short downhill break at the very northern end. The views back towards town are great and there are plenty of pull-offs along the side of the road, so if you need to take a break, you'll have plenty of chances.

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