Parson Spring Mar 12
Up Sycamore Creek from near Tuzigoot to the spring that feeds the creek
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PARSON SPRING
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The first section of thisbtrail leads steeply down to Sycamore Creek
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The old gate
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Columnar basalt up on the rimrock
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Watercress
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The swimming hole, at a sharp bend in the creek
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We pause for a break after the first big water crossing
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The ledge with the air step
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We reach Parson Spring. Here, millions of gallons of water seep out from under a half mile of cliffs.
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Lunch break
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