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Black Cross Butte Wash, AZ
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| Hiking | 4.50 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 4.50 Miles | 3 Hrs | | 1.50 mph |
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We started toward Black Cross Butte, but after checking out the cross with a horseshoe at the base commemorating a horse that died here, it appeared a bit too intimidating for half of our group so we elected to take a leisure stroll along and in the wash SW toward the Salt River.
On the way we encountered plenty of weird/different rock formations along with numerous puddles of water making for a fun hike. In a few areas there were rocks that appeared to have been sliced with a meat cleaver, probably caused by shifting of tectonic plates. Also of note was an arch high above the wash, where we took a break for a snack before turning around. On the return trip we explored a few caves off to the side of the wash.
I hope to return again and actually tackle Black Cross Butte itself.
Hike photos are here:
http://www.changephoenix.com/10/2010-03-06SaltRiverCorridor.html |
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2010-07-17 
