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| no partners | | | After hitting the Keyhole Sink, I decided to go out to Rain Valley past the cinder pits and the wastewater treatment plant. I parked off of Rain Valley Road where it intersects the Arizona Trail on the left. I had no idea where I was going but that's how I usually like it. Saw a lot of Stellar's Jays and a few Red-Tail Hawks along the way, plus a horde of Lewis's Woodpeckers going back and forth from a clump of oaks to a big ponderosa snag. After crossing under the power lines the AZ Trail intersects a dirt road (probably truck access for the cinder pit or the water plant). I decided to go left and take the dirt road. After a few minutes I found myself on the rim above Picture Canyon. I boulder-hopped down to the canyon floor, spotting petroglyphs along the way. I didn't realize how many panels were down there in the canyon, absolutely incredible! I hiked upstream towards the waterfall, snapped some pictures, and then headed downstream on the opposite side. The Rio de Flag continues down about a half a mile until it is crossed by the Arizona Trail and a relatively new looking bridge. Spotted many more birds in the weeds near the creek but they were fast and small so I couldn't make any good ID's. Took the AZ Trail back to my car. Got lots of pictures, of this hike and of Keyhole Sink, so I'll be posting those soon! Wonderful area to explore and so close to town! |
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