Deems Hill-Angry Bird Loop

This hike is rated INTERMEDIATE

Join us for an early evening hike to get the heart pumping, and the calories burning at Deem Hills Recreation Area, where we will hike the Angry Bird in Reverse. Hiking at a moderate pace, we will make a large loop starting up the Circumference Trail, around to the Ridgeline Trail, climb switchbacks to the summit. Then after a short rest at the top descend down the Saddle, Meetup with the Basalt trail to the Palisade Trail. Here we will follow the ridgeline of eastern Deems, to once again join up with the Circumference Trail and our final steep climb back up to the saddle, and then down and back in to the trailhead and our vehicles. Bring 2L of water, a headlamp/flashlight, a camera, and good conversation.
If you're not eager to run home, we will meet up again for our after hike gathering and celebration at Bambino's Sports Bar.

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DISTANCE: 5.79 miles round-trip

ELEVATION GAIN: 800 ft (or a bit more)

TRAIL STYLE: Loop

DURATION: 2.0 hours

DOGS: No

FACILITIES: Yes

PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP: Map Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9UQ3inwrZ1xYUxleXQ0aUZScVE/view?usp=drive_link&resourcekey=0-COOEPIb-QEIYdEEsVlFVAA

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 meet at the NE corner Trailhead sign, facing the entrance gate, near the new Dog Park.