Woods Canyon Feb 10
Coming over the Horse Mesa saddle, starting at the Jacks Canyon trailhead
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WOODS CANYON
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We have 26 hikers today
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At first, t's a flat trail in woods near Village of Oakcreek houses
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We start to climb the saddle between Horse MEsa an the westerly Wild Horse MEsa
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Wild Horse Mesa takes its name from a Zane Grey movie shot in the area
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Our first water break on the side of the hill
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Up on the saddle between the two mesas, time for a snack
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Woods Canyon is usually dry, but a month of rainy weather has brought plenty of water
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This trail starts by Oakcreek Ranger Station, but the normal path is blocked by high water at the canyon mouth
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We make our way upstream in Woods Canyon
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This is as far upcreek as we can get without a water crossing
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Foam in a quiet eddy
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Let's eat!
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What are these? LIchens are everywhere on the rocks, but one family is perfectly round with a spot in the center.
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Looking toward the mouth of Woods Canyon, toward the VOC Ranger Station
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From the saddle as we return, great views of Village of Oakcreek
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