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| Birding | 1.56 Miles |
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| no partners | | Exploratory drive to get the lay of the land and see if I could reach the trailhead in my 2WD CRV (with all-terrain tires) - road was mostly decent and I could. Only scared myself once by scraping bottom as I ascended out of that rocky initial crossing of High Creek - where you're going East and it "doesn't feel right", lol. Skid plates would be nice. Or just a bit more clearance. Fun drive, tho! I saw a herd of eight Pronghorns on the way in and a squadron of 14 Javelinas on the way out ... stopped and checked out a few of the more impressive campsites - good stuff! 
Birding was pretty excellent along the road - highlights included my first Mountain Bluebirds in Southern AZ, Sandhill Cranes, Western Bluebirds and Western/Eastern Meadowlarks.
Was a little surprised to see three or four vehicles parked at the end of the 4WD road just before the real trail starts. I only hiked a little ways up the trail, then sat on some nice boulders with the creek trickling a bit, and a nice pool at my feet ... had a snack - tuna out of a packet, eaten off my pocket knife because I forgot a spoon - and enjoyed the peace and beauty. I liked what I saw, and I will go back. |
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