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| Hiking | 5.82 Miles |
566 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.82 Miles | 3 Hrs 30 Mns | | 2.34 mph |
| 566 ft AEG | 1 Hour 1 Min Break | | | |
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| no partners | | We wanted a fairly easy hike with not too many people and a decent waterfall. This one has been on my list. The trailhead can be reached with a regular sedan if you drive carefully. Occasional big loose rocks, 2 shallow water crossings, a number of divots in the road. There were a lot of wildflowers and other great views along the drive.
We arrived around 1335. The only other vehicle was a truck with a camper about 100 yards away. Temp was 80° with an intense sun. The West Pinto and Bull Basin trails were wide, flat, and easy for the first 1.4 miles. The creek had moderate flow and was very pleasant. We missed the turnoff to the Rock Creek Trail and went an extra 300 yards on the Bull Basin Trail before we discovered our error and went back. The Rock Creek Trail was much rockier but pretty straightforward, with numerous creek crossings and no thorny encounters. The crossings were easy - our feet stayed dry until we jumped in at the waterfall. There were a few small cascades and a lot of bird sounds. We encountered our first rattlesnake of 2023 lying on a rock. It seemed pretty sluggish and barely rattled. We stopped at the big waterfall for about 1 hour to eat and play in the water. The waterfall had mild-moderate flow and the pool below it ranged from 4 to 24 inches deep. We had gotten pretty toasty so the cold water felt good. Eventually the group decided to head back. It was a fun jaunt back to the car.
Overall a nice, warm, pleasant afternoon. Thanks so much to everyone who put in the time and effort to clear this trail; I heard it was rough in the past. |
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