The Woman says we’ve been here 20 some years ago, but I don’t
recall it at all. Even so, there is a new visitor center with limited hours, and
all the terrain nearby has changed dramatically. While this used to be way out
in the desert, it lies now pretty much in the community of Inspirada. Much like
the greater Phoenix metro area, Inspirada is almost more like a separate town
than being a suburb of Vegas.
The Canyon loop trail is just short of 5 miles. We got in
some real scrambling, and the Woman impressed me with her venturesome attack at
the trail. She ended up having to take the last scramble over a huge boulder
but first, but with some encouragement and a little pushing and pulling, she
made this most difficult climb.
The Canyon appears to have been a favorite art destination
for the ancients. The ranger said there were over 1,700 petroglyphs in the
canyon, and from what we got to peruse, we have no doubt there are that many
here. All in all, it was a great hike, and one we will consider highly
recommended.
Tomorrow we pack everything up and hit the road, heading
north to escape the Mojave Desert Heat. We may not be back in Vegas, at least
officially, until next April, if we are so blessed.
Talk to you soon!
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