Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
The McKinney Loop Trail begins at a signed trailhead at the far end of the upper parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Sharing the trailhead with the park's other trails, a sign marks the direction of the McKinney Loop.
Shaun Hunter
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02/17/2023
Small craters and caves in stone along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
While most of the trail is dirt track, there are a couple different features on it.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
There are a few other trails that overlap in places with the McKinney Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
Much of the path passes through mellow slopes within the dry landscape.
Shaun Hunter
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02/17/2023
Going in a clockwise direction, the second half of the hike will be on a slope over the Colorado River.
Shaun Hunter
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02/17/2023
McKinney Loop Trail inside Arizona's Cattail Cove State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
River and mountain views along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
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02/17/2023
A couple benches near the main beach area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/17/2023
View of Cattail Cove beach and launch ramp from the McKinney Loop Trail.