Carroll Canyon Loop Sep 14
From Sunset Park along Ridge Trail to Oak creek, then up Carroll Canyon to return
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CARROLL CANYON
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Starting on the Ridge Trail, rather than the more common route of taking the canyon first
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We quickly approach the heights overlooking Red Rock Crossing
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These ocotillo may briefly flower before the cold weather
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Lots of fall flowers brought out bythe monsoon
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Four o'clocks
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One moew rise...
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...and there's the Crossing. A good place to break.
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Great views of an iconic landmark
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Downhill to Oak Creek
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This is unusually high water
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We head back up the same hill...
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...and then over to the lower end of Carroll Canyon
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Carroll Canyon, for the rockhopping phase of the hike
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Thia canyon acts as a drainage for Sedona streets, so we have to watch for trash
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Our group shot of the day
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We're about ready for a lunch break
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Out on top, near Sedona Recycles
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We ascend back to the Ridge Trail to return to Sunset Park
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Sunset Rd heading for the park
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