The Deer Hill segment was the most enjoyment by far, while Schultz Pass was a slog (more uphill than you might think) and the AZT a little too crowded late on a Sunday morning. The first thing to know about the Deer Hill Trail is that there is no hill, per se. The next thing to know is that the trail was designed and is primarily used by equestrians; hence, it’s southernly terminus at Little Elden Springs Horse Camp. So unless you want to pay a fee, it’s best to park at a dirt pullout off of Elden Springs Road (FR 556) and hoof it 0.2 of a mile to the signed trailhead. But, on a more positive note, the trail builders made sure the way is mostly boulder- and rock-free and the surface a nice duff.

Source: Daily Sun August 04, 2020 12:56 UTC