Mayan Maiden Apr 15
A complex series of small canyons and alcoves next to Village of Oak Creek, in many cases just a short distance from houses
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MAYAN MAIDEN
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We start on the south side of Verde valley School Road this time
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A climb of two small knolls with views
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Lots of spring flowers today
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Both hills require a scramble up narrow chutes
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The view from the second knoll
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On the north side of VVS, we climb a series of small canyons toward the Hiline Trail
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A view of horse properies in the western part of the Village of oak Creek
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At this picturesque view point, a memorial
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Looking out toward Cathedral Rock
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This brings us to a good snack spot
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This scour hole forms when the wash runs and water swirls after a drop
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Each small canyon converges to a slot at its upper end
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This overlook cove is not far from Bell Rock Plaza
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Lunch, with a view of the Village
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A mano and potsherds are hidden here, to be brought out when hikers come by
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The Mayan Maiden
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The pioneer dam
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This modernistic design was probably made by a Village artist in pioneer times.
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