Deuel Creek Trail is a nicely shaded path that follows the creek up to a waterfall. There are multiple bridges crossing the creek and there was a rope swing, but as of summer 2025 it is missing. This trail is Centerville Canyon via Deuel Creek and South Deuel Creek on AllTrails.
Directions
Take 100 South in Centerville east and then up Centerville Canyon. It is a dirt road and pot-holed paved road, but it’s only about 1/2 mile, so any car coul probably do it.
There are views from the parking lot.
The trailhead is on the east end of the parking lot.
The first few minutes of the trail might be a little nerve-wracking for those who are nervous about heights, but the exposed section is short.
As you get to the trees beyond you can turn around for a nice view of the city below.
Follow the trail into the canyon.
You will then get into the canyon and the trail follows the river.
Soon you come to a larger waterfall. If this is your endpoint it is only about 0.7 miles round trip and an easy hike.
Then you have to kind of scramble up the rocky section of trail.
Then you come to the first bridge. This section of the trail can actuallly be done on either side of the creek, but it’s a little easier to stay with the creek on your left until the second bridge.
You will cross the creek many times throughout this hike. Luckily they have nice bridges that have mesh grip.
This trail has a gradual incline. It’s mostly gentle, but there are some steeper sections.
There is usually a rope swing, but sometimes it’s temporarily missing. As of the last time I hiked it, it’s there.
There are thimbleberry bushes that line this trail. They have large leaves and blossoms that look kind of like strawberry bushes. The fruit look like raspberries, but a bit more rounded. They are sweet and should be safe to eat, but I haven’t ever tried them.
There are also lots of beautiful ferns.
We saw a lizard, but I didn’t catch a photo. I did get one of this Lazuli Bunting, which are such beautiful birds.
There are several posted signs about no open fires in the canyon, yet we passed a few constructed fire pits. This one is quite elaborate.
There are a few more scramble as you get closer.
When you are nearly to the falls you can see them from across the canyon.
There is a divide in the trail. You can scramble down to the base or continue up to the top of the falls. I’ll describe both. To go the top head along the trail straight and then head off to the left to the top of the falls.
Then return to the trail split and scramble down the hill.
The trail continues off to the right and then to the base of the falls.
In the winter it was only partially frozen.
I have seen moms carrying toddlers on their backs all the way to the falls, but the scrambles would have made me a bit nervous. Older kids shouldn’t have any problems on this trail and dogs are permitted.
Here is another photo of the falls.
Stats:
Distance – 4.5 miles there and back
Approximate hiking time – 2-4 hours
Elevation gain – 1350 feet
Difficulty – Moderate (with a bit of scrambling)
Trail – well maintained trail of dirt and rocks
Bathrooms – None
Seasons to hike – Year Round
Permits needed – None
Pets allowed – Yes
