There are numbered posts all along the trail that corresponds to the map on the wooden board; if you're lucky, there might be a paper map in the box at the beginning of the trail head, or not.
Post 1 is a logging stump, but we enjoyed checking out the fallen trees and rocks.
Posts 3 and 4 are near each other; #3 is something called "Catface", but we couldn't make it out. Thanks to Kerry Shumway though, he drew it out for us on the photo; and now you can see it better too!
Post 5 is a lightning strike area; I don't believe our imaginations were working the day we were there; we weren't seeing what we were supposed to at #3, #4 or #5.
At Post 6, there is a bench if you need to take a breather; Pinyon Pines are in this area and give us that precious little nut...pinon (pine) nuts.
Post 7 is porcupine damage and I'm taking their word for it.
Post 8 is Juniper
while Post 9 are Ponderosa Pines.
Post 10 is old barbed wire fencing and broken wooden posts; you can do a short hike, but it ends as quickly as begun.
Post 12 are Indian Ruins; a granary inside a cave. There is a short trail that leads to a large grouping of rocks that are easy to walk over to get the best viewing across the canyon.
Granary inside Cave. |
Were these ruins that collapsed? |
The trail loops upward behind some rocks and leads you back to the wooden board with map. This is definitely a short, enjoyable walk; and if you have children, you can all learn about the various trees and plants located in this section of the forest.
Mary Cokenour
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