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| partners | | It’s been a few years since I have visited this amazing spot. When my hiking buddy, Richard, mentioned he was going up there, I jumped at the chance. I figured it might be a little early to catch the autumnal senescence and I was correct. Some colors here and there, but lots of green leaves met up along the way.
The drive up along the new “Flex Lane” was interesting. We were early enough to avoid any crazy traffic, so I am curious about how well this new addition to I-17 actually works when the traffic gets “real”.
The air was a little chilly at the start, but it turned into a very pleasant day. I have always parked south of the bridge, but we opted for the northern side this time around. It’s the same path either way – up and then back down the canyon.
The “trail” is the same as always – no trail. If you like ankle busting, non-stop rock hoping, this is the one for you. Also, if you like equally non-stop amazing scenery at each turn, this one will also tick that box.
With all the rain recently, I was expecting lots of pools and a soggy slog, but it was mostly dry with some larger pools here and there. About a mile in we had to cross a pool to make it up. That was waist-deep (and cold!). Besides that one, all of the other pools were easily bypassed.
I’d guess the colors in here will really start popping in a couple of weeks. The busy neighbor to the south (West Fork) seemed to be about the same -green with a few colors sprinkled in.
It’s always a nice saunter through this place. Lots of photo ops and lots of rocks to hop. The rock hopping is relentless, but there’s no crazy or extreme spots to tackle. One of my favorite fall hikes for sure. |
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