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| no partners | | Took the family out to Workman's Creek for a 2-day backpack trip along Hells Hole Trail. The weather was perfect! We really enjoyed the variety of landscapes that this trail offers. We started in the cool pines, had lunch by a stream about 2 miles into the hike, then progressed out of the forest, across the hilltop and down the canyon into Hells Hole area where the scenery was more desert riparian around Workman creek. We really enjoyed the campsite at the end of the trail. We wish to thank whomever left the grills there. They make cooking with mess kits so much easier. There is also a tent hanging from a tree down there. We left it as we found it.
The creek next to camp was flowing nicely, so on our second day, we hiked downstream to the waterfall location, but nothing flowing there at this time of year. It was still really fun to see that area. The trail pretty much died at that location. We tried to follow it further but every possible trail led to a large cactus field. We ran across lots of bear tracks and skat. We then hiked in and along the creek looking for a fishing hole, but didn't find any with much potential. The kids had decided not to pack their water shoes, and it became more trouble than it was worth to continue rock-hopping, so we returned back to camp to hang out and enjoy the afternoon.
The third day, we packed up and started our trek out of the canyon. Our 12-year old son was really worried about the hike out, but it wasn't that bad since it was all mostly in the shade. Almost near the top of the canyon, along a steep part of the trail, we ran across a very stubborn rattler that was not going to let us pass. It became apparent that we were either going to have to fight it out with him (snake vs large rock) or we were going to have to go uphill off trail around him. Being the nature lovers we are, we went around, but the trail was so sloped at that point, I was really praying that none of us slipped or we would have become much too personal with Mr. Rattler. All went well and we all left happy to have that encounter behind us.
Overall, it was a beautiful hike and a great time. We only saw two other people along the trail during our three-day trip, and the solitude was mucn appreciated. I would highly recommend this trail if you don't mind a little overgrowth and a few snake encounters. |
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