Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
The Ash Grove Trailhead is immediately across from the ranch home visitor center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
The trail follows a hardpacked well-marked path for most of its course.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
The nearby mountains provide a picturesque backdrop for this hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
Intersections aren't always well signed. The trail is short, but it helps to have an idea of where you're going before you head in.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
Walking through the grove of Arizona ash trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
Interpretive signs explain the uniqueness of this grove of trees in Nevada.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
A couple of benches along the way provide spots to rest for a bit and take in the cooler air.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
Flood erosion plays a large part in shaping this area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
The walk to the South Grove is slightly longer and heads into a little more rugged terrain.
Shaun Hunter
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09/21/2018
The scenic mountains maintain sentry over the ranch trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
A freshwater spring creates an oasis in the desert.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/21/2018
Ash trees offer a bit of shade and cooler air for hikers as well as species of plants and wildlife.