 Turkey Path is a difficult trail , 2 miles ( 3 @.@ 2 km ) long ( down and back ) , that follows Little Fourmile Run down the side of the canyon , descending over 800 feet ( 240 m ) to Pine Creek and the rail trail at the bottom of the gorge . It was originally a mule drag used to haul timber to the creek . There are several waterfalls on the trail , which passes through an environmentally sensitive area and is on a steep slope . Hikers are encouraged to remain on the path to reduce erosion and protect fragile plant life along the trail . In 2006 a hiker who had left the path slipped near a waterfall and fell to his death . 
