Onion Creek

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Overview

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This hike follows Onion Creek through the twisting canyons below the Fisher Towers. It's an easy stroll along a jeep road past year-round flowing water, tall cliffs, dark red sandstone, slender spires, shady narrows, stream crossings and views of The Titan. Eventually you reach the Stinking Spring in an outcrop of colorful beige geology. You can either walk on the road or in the stream bed for cooler temperatures and a better look at the narrows. While on the road keep an eye out for passing vehicles.

Stats

11.0 mi   1,000 ft   5.0 hr





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Map

Out-and-back itinerary

Features

Look forward to

cliffs
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spires
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colorful geology
great
canyons
good
narrows
good

Challenges

Be prepared for

rough surface
rough trail
crowds
lots
UV exposure
lots
slippery surface
some mild
navigation
partially marked

Difficulty

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Getting there

Planning your trip

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