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Blooming 4 o'clock flowers in front of Bridge Mtn & Bridgepoint Peaks
from Arnight Trail |
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| Yucca Bloom with Critters |
Three Lady Hikers plus Amora, the poodle, hiked the rocky loop that includes Arnight Trail, Knoll Trail and Middle Oak Creek Canyon Trail. (Being real, we missed the Middle Oak Creek Canyon Trail and ended up exploring the many trails in this area between Oak Creek Trailhead and the Scenic Loop exit Trailhead.) No worries. We still had fun and did only 0.2 miles over what we planned. So, from the exit of the Scenic Loop, we headed out toward the Oak Creek Trailhead. From there, we started out the Arnight Trail, a very rocky trail that requires concentration to avoid injury. About 2 miles up toward the Red Rock escarpment, we came to the junction with the Knoll Trail, another rocky trail. Taking a left, we soon took our break. Continuing, we hiked for another 1.3 miles and found the large trail sign for the Knoll Trail. A left turn should put you on the Middle Oak Creek Canyon Trail, however there are a few unnamed trails that lead in the same approximate direction. The one we chose ended up leading us back to the Oak Creek Canyon Trailhead. From there, we wiggled our way back to the car. Although there are no trail signs between here and the car, it is a little difficult to get lost because there are a few trails to choose from.
Stats: 5.5 miles; 525' gain; 3.5 hours
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| Potato Knoll from Knoll Trail |
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