I can see now why this is one of the most popular hiking trails in AZ and the most scenic! This is my favorite trail so far. The trail is 6 miles round trip with almost no elevation change. The trail extends an additional 11 miles unmarked into the Secret Mountain Wilderness. Tall pines, oak, aspen trees and even apple trees line the creek/trail. Since it was winter, a lot of the trees did not have leaves. It was fun crossing the creek multiple times on large stones and fallen trees. Since we hiked in March, there was still quite a bit of snow in the canyon where is was shadowed from the sun. I plan to do this trail again in the summer when the trees have leaves and the snow has melted. Paul and I hiked the morning of Sunday, March 11. We took our time as there were constant photo opportunites.
The second photo from the top on the right is a rare picture of 'Phallic Point'.This magic vortex was first found by the ancient Anasazi tribe. The legend was women would become fertile by simply staring at the rock. Men were prone to 'pelvic palpatations'.
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