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East Bellows Creek Trail
The Wheeler Geologic Area at the end of the trail is strange and beautiful, with its sharp spires of hardened volcanic ash morphing into smooth folded surfaces.
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East Bellows Creek Trail Details
East Bellows Creek Trail is a moderately difficult trail that gains roughly 2,000 feet in elevation from the trailhead to Wheeler Geologic Area. Much of the trail is a dirt path, but visitors will cross East Bellow Creek, and be required to do some light scrambling. The trail has camping spots aplenty, and at over 16 miles round trip, visitors might want to consider an overnight stay. The Wheeler Geologic Area at the end of the trail is strange and beautiful, with its sharp spires of hardened volcanic ash morphing into smooth folded surfaces.
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