We reprised our hike from last February - went to the Spur Cross conservation area and did the Elephant Mountain loop trail. Delightful weather, upper 60s and sunny. About seven miles, a fair amount of climbing, we spent about three and a half hours.Top photo is from a pass at the high point of the trail; click to enlarge and you can see some Indian ruins atop the ridge.
Second photo is from the same area but looking more to the south.
Third photo is a stand
of saguaros a bit farther down the trail.Last two photos are when we forded Cave Creek at the end of the hike. Heavy recent rain had flooded out the usual passage, so we had to do some rock hopping. It was very pretty, just ahead of sunset.
Went to a restaurant in Cave Creek after - enjoyed the company but the food was very average.
This area is well worth repeat visits.
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