Because we didn't have anything else to do today except laundry, we loaded up our new hydration packs and took a six mile hike up Hellhole Canyon. The first part of the walk was along the desert floor with a slight rise as we neared the canyon entrance and then it got interesting! The description of the trail said "some rock scrambling required." Well, they got that right! We kept losing the path in the rocks, making our own path thru the rocks or backing up and trying another route over the rocks. As we neared Maidenhair Falls the route got more complicated because we had to cross the creek back and forth a few times. At least we were in the grove of palm trees where it was much cooler.
We found a large rock upon which we ate lunch and then we actually found the falls. For whatever reason, the way down was much clearer and seemed easier until I slipped on top of a rock and bruised my shin really well! I'm sure I was a funny sight with my butt up in the air and my face down on the rock! John didn't think so.
Now we need to decide if we will stay and do the 12 mile hike or move on. They have posted a high wind warning for the mountains starting Tuesday noon so we will be leaving before then for sure.
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