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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
A sign at the northern end of the parking lot marks the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
While beautiful, this trail is closed 9 months of the year in order to provide protected habitat for area wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
The path heads south with the canyon wall to your immediate left side.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
Much of the Dead Indian Creek Trail is along a dry wash.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
The palm tree oasis comes into view in the distance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
The final portion of the hike requires some moderate scrambling up boulders in the wash.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
The palms oasis at the end of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
Dead Indian Creek Canyon
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/30/2023
A view of the landscape along the return hike.