Big Dalton Canyon and Coulter Pine Trail Guide

As you approach the trailhead you’ll pass the Dalton Camp Fire Station, home to the Dalton Hotshots. They were formed in 1953 and originally were based at an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp that stood here in the valley. Dalton Hotshots Photo Co

The trail follows Big Dalton Creek for about a mile upstream. At the end, you just turn around and come back the way you came. I’ve also included an optional route on the way back (in dark blue here) that has about 400 feet of climbing and offers nice view

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The trail is generally wide and easy to follow. The second half of the trail can get a little overgrown, but is always easy enough to see.

The parking area is on the right, shortly before arriving at the bridge to the campground. The trail starts across the street from the parking area.

The trailhead is a short way after turning onto Big Dalton Canyon Road, past this park sign.

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The trail follows Big Dalton Creek for about a mile upstream. At the end, you just turn around and come back the way you came. I’ve also included an optional route on the way back (in dark blue here) that has about 400 feet of climbing and offers nice view

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The trail is generally wide and easy to follow. The second half of the trail can get a little overgrown, but is always easy enough to see.

The parking area is on the right, shortly before arriving at the bridge to the campground. The trail starts across the street from the parking area.

The trailhead is a short way after turning onto Big Dalton Canyon Road, past this park sign.

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