This ride begins along the Burr Trail. It is a picturesque canyon ride which follows the stream bed for approximately 5 miles downstream before it becomes impassable to horses. In several areas the route narrows and you may encounter boggy conditions and quicksand. Water is usually reliable in the upper end of the canyon, but dries up in the lower end during the summer months. Deerflies are a definite problem in late May, June and July.
Flash floods are always a possibility.
King Bench 7.5 quadrangle. Approximately 7 miles one way. This route begins near the Deer Creek campground off of the Burr Trail road. Route is over slickrock and deep sand, some areas are quite steep. This ride is only for experienced riders and horses in good trail shape.