Grapevine Springs Canyon Trail #4 Photoset • MountainMatt • 2017-03-01 • HikeArizona.COM

Grapevine Springs Canyon Trail #4, AZ

	2017-03-01
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Grapevine Springs Canyon Trail #4

Prescott, AZ

Grapevine Springs Canyon Trail #4

Prescott, AZ

Hiking	9.22 Miles	1,638 AEG

Hiking	9.22 Miles	6 Hrs 27 Mns		2.03 mph
	1,638 ft AEG	1 Hour 55 Mns Break	25 LBS Pack

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I was trying to take advantage of the the recent storms by hitting up a significant seasonal waterfall that was also dog friendly which certainly leaves it to slim pickings.
I thought I may get lucky with this one but in all reality I may have been a day early since there was still significant snowpack at the 6400' level and even more much higher.
Even though Grapevine Falls didn't have the flow I was hoping for it was still such a nice day stretching the legs on this scenic gem of a trail.

Grapevine Creek itself was raging with immense power from top to bottom and the snow capped Big Bug Mesa along with literally the best sunny weather one could ask all made for one remarkably pleasant day that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The FR 87 crossing near the confluence of Big Bug and Grapevine was tire deep but with 4WD I made it across no problem.
It was nearly impossible to keep a dry boot during this heavy snowmelt, the bottom portion of the trail is basically a running creek in many areas due to every drainage ovelowing with water not to mention the actual Grapevine Creek crossings were 2 feet or more in depth and 15 feet wide.

Kind of surreal to realize that around this time last year was my first hiking trip with my camera...
I had literally no real idea what I was doing as I laid down on the ground without a tripod as my camera sat balanced on a creekside rock while I pressed some buttons and hoped for the best.

I'd like to think I've come a long way since that day but I'm also very aware that I have so much to learn and develop.
One thing I do know for certain is my passion for this art has turned into more of a lifestyle than just some hobby.
It's hard to elaborate in words but I get completely absorbed in the moment when I'm behind the lens, my concept of time goes away, sounds get blocked out and I just zone out.
Few things in life have ever made me feel that way and photography is one of them, there is just something special about capturing everlasting moments that bring back vivid memories and feelings upon sight.

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[ checklist ] Grapevine Creek Grapevine Waterfall

	Butternut Spring	Gallon per minute	Gallon per minute
	Could not visibly see it but the road was a running creek around this area.

	Grapevine Creek	Heavy flow	Heavy flow
	Powerful flow from top to bottom.

	Grapevine Springs	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	More like Grapevine miniature river.

	Grapevine Waterfall	Medium flow	Medium flow
	More flow than I've ever seen in photos but definitely not this waterfalls true potential.

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