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The trail near the parking area.
Hiking the trail to Black Cross Butte.
Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) are abundant along the trail.
A few stands of Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii) are very close to the trail.
Desert prickly pear (Opuntia engelmannii) along the trail.
The views of Salt River Canyon to the east.
The views to the north, with Four Peaks (7659 ft) far in the distance.
Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) on Black Cross Butte.
Expansive views from Black Cross Butte.
Expansive views from Black Cross Butte.
Expansive views from Black Cross Butte.