Deem Hills - The Dragon

This hike is rated INTERMEDIATE
There well be no "Dragon Our Feet" on this Hike!!! Because, it's time to Help the the Dragon mend his wing, so join us for an evening hike to get the heart pumping, and the calories burning at Deem Hills Recreation Area as we hike The Dragon of Deems Hill. Hiking at a moderate pace, we will tackle the two summits of Deem Hills, starting at the Circumference Trail, working our way up and over the Palisade Trail. We'll stop for a bit at the summit, then back down the hill by the way Circumference trail, and then, up and over again climbing the switchbacks of the Ridgeline Trail. We'll pause at the summit to enjoy the view, then it's down hill from here as we make our way back in to where we started. Bring lots of water, a headlight/flashlight, and good conversation.

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We will start at 6:33 PM, and hike the trails to the summits with the setting sun and an awesome view of the city lights below. I If you're not eager to run home, we'll stop by at Bambino's for some liquid nourishment and a bite to eat.

DISTANCE: 5.5 Miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 800 ft

TRAIL STYLE: Winged Lollipop

DURATION: 2.0 hours or less

DOGS: Yes

FACILITIES: Yes

PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP: Map Link (http://files.meetup.com/19124800/Deems%20Hill%20Map-The%20Dragon.pdf)

DIRECTIONS: From I-17 and Happy Valley Rd (exit 218), head west on Happy Valley. Go three miles and turn right (north) on 51st Ave. Go about a half mile and turn right on W Deem Hills Pkwy, after another half mile the entrance to the park is on the east side of the road. Park by the soccer field. We will under the street light between the Dog Park and the soccer field.