Deem Hills - Gorilla Loop

This hike is rated INTERMEDIATE

It's time to monkey around so,
Join us for an evening hike to get the heart pumping, and the calories burning at Deem Hills Recreation Area, where we will do the Gorilla Loop (reverse the directions). Hiking at a moderate pace, we will make a lollipop loop starting up by way of the Circumference Trail, to the saddle. Then traverse our way along the Palisade Trail. Here will to stop for a bit at the summit, get a glimpse of the setting sun. We will continue our hike back down the Circumference Trail, which will eventually loop around, climb back up to the saddle, and lead us back to the trailhead. Bring 2L of water, a headlight or flashlight, and good conversation.

We will start at 6:32 PM

If you're not eager to run home, we will meet at Bambino's Sports Bar for some food, drinks, and good times.

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DISTANCE: 5.5 miles round-trip

ELEVATION GAIN: 806 ft

TRAIL STYLE: Loop

DURATION: 2.0 hours

DOGS: No

FACILITIES: Yes

PRINTABLE TRAIL MAP: Map Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9UQ3inwrZ1xdXFfcXc0c2hSWWc/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-bI33_thEzjBnn4BQ-pBLPA

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 between the Soccer Field and the Dog Park under the Street Light