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| Hiking | 9.23 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 9.23 Miles | 4 Hrs 5 Mns | | 2.29 mph |
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| no partners | | Long on my list, I finally made the trip to the real Cave Creek. As always, I had done next to zero research, but I knew Horseshoe 2 had done a number here and the flooding had forever altered the canyon. I'm sorry I didn't get to experience it before that happened. I think I read a comment saying that this area would no longer be a place to enjoy the changing of the seasons. I don't know who wrote that, but it's obvious they've never actually been here.
What an absolute delight this hike was! Colors, water, birds, deer, leaves, geology, etc. Pretty much checks all the boxes!
I was working on a half-day schedule so opted against a full loop to the crest, but was hoping to meet up with a friend working on a trail crew about 5 miles up canyon. I ended up turning back where I later learned was less than half a mile from their work site. Oh well. Their work was evident along the way. It's been a long time since the fire, but still nice to see the FS investing in trail work. Always appreciated.
After getting started in the mid 30s, it warmed up to fully pleasant and I really enjoyed this one and am making plans to return here again. |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial
Peak delight |
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| I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies. |
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