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The Flume Trail starts at the old Irving Power Plant site. The five mile long trail follows the old flume access road along the canyon wall above Fossil Creek, providing beautiful, wide-open views of the wilderness. There is an easy low-water crossing across flat, solid rock at the trailhead on Forest Road 708. From the trailhead, the trail heads up towards the cliff wall where informational signs can be found. The steep hillside offers little shade to the gently rolling trail. The trail ends at the Old Fossil Springs Dam, where it meets up with Fossil Springs Trail.

Masonry Tank. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where thereâ€™s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because itâ€™s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. Itâ€™s almost easy to miss the corral because thereâ€™s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves whoâ€™d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

The Flume Trail starts at the old Irving Power Plant site. The five mile long trail follows the old flume access road along the canyon wall above Fossil Creek, providing beautiful, wide-open views of the wilderness. There is an easy low-water crossing across flat, solid rock at the trailhead on Forest Road 708. From the trailhead, the trail heads up towards the cliff wall where informational signs can be found. The steep hillside offers little shade to the gently rolling trail. The trail ends at the Old Fossil Springs Dam, where it meets up with Fossil Springs Trail.

Secret Canyon Trail

Backpacking trip into Secret Canyon. Backpacking trip into Secret Canyon.

Secret Canyon Trail

Hiking Sedona's Secret Canyon Trail.

Dax romping in the snow

We went for a weekend drive around the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. An early autumn snow dusted the Peaks earlier in the week. Aspens in the upper elevations are just beginning to turn. We went for a weekend drive around the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. An early autumn snow dusted the Peaks earlier in the week. Aspens in the upper elevations are just beginning to turn.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Exploring the ruins at Robbers Roost, near Casner Mountain, west of Sedona.

Dax romping in the snow

We went for a weekend drive around the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. An early autumn snow dusted the Peaks earlier in the week. Aspens in the upper elevations are just beginning to turn. We went for a weekend drive around the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. An early autumn snow dusted the Peaks earlier in the week. Aspens in the upper elevations are just beginning to turn.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

Upper Paria River Backpack - Day 1: Backpacking from Old Pareah to Kitchen Canyon

Fossil Springs Wilderness: Springs Area

Fossil Creek is one of two Arizona streams protected by the National Wild and Scenic Act. The Irving Power Plant, and associated dirversion dam and flumes, were decommissioned and much of the structures removed, allowing the creek to flow freely and the area begin to return to a more natural state. The creek is primarily fed by Fossil Springs, which produces approximately 28 million gallons of water per day. Fossil Creek is one of two Arizona streams protected by the National Wild and Scenic Act. The Irving Power Plant, and associated dirversion dam and flumes, were decommissioned and much of the structures removed, allowing the creek to flow freely and the area begin to return to a more natural state. The creek is primarily fed by Fossil Springs, which produces approximately 28 million gallons of water per day.

Junction of Arch Canyon and Butts Canyon. We did a three day backpacking trip up Arch Canyon from the main ruins at mouth, camping near the second side canyon, and doing a day hike up to the junction of Butts Canyon. Junction of Arch Canyon and Butts Canyon. We did a three day backpacking trip up Arch Canyon from the main ruins at mouth, camping near the second side canyon, and doing a day hike up to the junction of Butts Canyon.

Grand Canyon North Rim

Tasha and Dax at Timp Point (USFS). Tasha and Dax at Timp Point (USFS).

Secret Canyon Trail

Backpacking trip into Secret Canyon. Backpacking trip into Secret Canyon.

Grand Canyon North Rim

Tasha and Dax enjoying the sunset at Fence Point (USFS). Tasha and Dax enjoying the sunset at Fence Point (USFS).

We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

Exploring the ruins at Robbers Roost, near Casner Mountain, west of Sedona.

We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

Secret Canyon Trail

Hiking Sedona's Secret Canyon Trail. I'd forgotten my hiking boot socks, and happened to be wearing my regular FiveFingers. I'd rather have tried this in my KSO's, though it was nice to be able to quickly pop these off and shake out the sand. Parts of the trail are really rocky, and my feet got a little tender after 5 miles, but overall it was enjoyable to wear them on the trail.

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

Secret Canyon Trail

Backpacking trip into Secret Canyon. Backpacking trip into Secret Canyon.

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek

This large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 12, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. This large, natural waterfall on Fossil Creek is the destination of an easy, one mile hike on Waterfall Trail. A large, deep pool at the base of the fall is a popular swimming hole. Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive. Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 12, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Upper Paria River Backpack - Day 1: Backpacking from Old Pareah to Kitchen Canyon

San Francisco Peaks We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks. San Francisco Peaks We hiked up the valley on the south side of Robinson Crater, then followed the southern edge of the rim out to a beautiful view of the Peaks.

Fossil Springs Wilderness: Old Fossil Creek Dam

The Fossil Creek Diversion Dam is found at the end of Flume Trail. It was built in 1915 to divert water from fossil creek into flumes that flow to the Irving Powerhouse. The hand-built, concrete dam was 25 feet high, 5 feet wide at the top, and over 24 feet wide at the base. The top 14 feet of the dam was removed in 2008 to allow the creek to flow freely, leaving a man-made waterfall a quarter mile downstream from the main springs. The Fossil Creek Diversion Dam is found at the end of Flume Trail. It was built in 1915 to divert water from fossil creek into flumes that flow to the Irving Powerhouse. The hand-built, concrete dam was 25 feet high, 5 feet wide at the top, and over 24 feet wide at the base. The top 14 feet of the dam was removed in 2008 to allow the creek to flow freely, leaving a man-made waterfall a quarter mile downstream from the main springs.

Photo taken while playing with new Sigma f/1.4 30mm lens I purchased for night photography. Photo is unmodified (aside from the export from RAW). Photo taken while playing with new Sigma f/1.4 30mm lens I purchased for night photography. Photo is unmodified (aside from the export from RAW).

Exploring the ruins at Robbers Roost, near Casner Mountain, west of Sedona.

Grand Canyon North Rim

Tasha and Dax on Widforss Trail (NPS). Tasha and Dax on Widforss Trail (NPS)

After an early morning hike on Inner Basin Trail in the San Francisco Peaks, stopped by the tank in Lockett Meadow to enjoy the reflection of the snowy Peaks. 2009-05-30: Saturday evening, we were sitting on the front porch after our evening walk, enjoying a cup of chai and watching the sun set. There had been rain during the late afternoon, and heavy clouds had descended over the Peaks, hiding the mountain from view. The clouds had lifted in time for our evening ritual, and we noticed there was new snow on the upper tips of the Peaks. As we sipped our tea, we joked â€œIf we were really motivated, weâ€™d get up early, hit the Inner Basin Trail at dawn, and get some good photos before the snow melts offâ€¦â€ 2009-05-31: â€¦so, at 4:00AM we stumbled out of bed, grabbed some coffee, got dressed, grabbed more coffee and rolled out the door around 4:30AM. We drove up the mountain, and hit the trail around 5:15AM. There was a bit of a breeze making the hike rather chilly. Everything was wet and green, and the aspens created a delectable aroma. Past Jack Spring (1.5 miles from the trailhead) we hit the frost line, and the vegetation sparkled (and the air was noticeably chillier). We arrived at the Inner Basin (the point where thereâ€™s a shelter and pumphouse, and all the Peaks are visible) around 6:45AM. Weâ€™d expected some shade still at that hour, and were delighted to discover the sun was shining right up through the low point in the Peaks (the north-eastern side, where the wall was blown out during an eruption), lighting up the entire Inner Basin for us. We wandered around a bit capturing various shots, then headed back to attend to our dayâ€™s activities. Hiking report View all the photos from this hike

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. Autumn hike of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau Trails Loop on the northern side of Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks.

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