Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop Photoset • ddgrunning • 2023-02-25 • HikeArizona.COM

Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop, AZ

	2023-02-25
	8 by ddgrunning

Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop

Phoenix, AZ

Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	11.46 Miles	1,995 AEG

Hiking	11.46 Miles	4 Hrs 42 Mns	2.59 mph
	1,995 ft AEG	17 Mns Break

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Hadn't ever ventured up to this area. My assessement:

--Cave Creek trail: would be great in the spring/summer when there are leaves on the trees, and in the fall, when colors are popping. 2-3 nice swimming holes along the way, for warmer weather.

--Skunk Creek trail: the initial climb is a good workout with decent views, but from Skunk tank on, it's basically a somewhat drab road walk.

I off-trailed up to the Quien Sabe mine. Entrance imploded; not a lot to see.

The highlight of the hike for me was the impressive crested saguaro off the side of the trail on Cave Creek.

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