Sycamore Canyon
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On April 16, 2015, I went on a hike in Sycamore Canyon, a few miles north of Cottonwood. The trail runs along Sycamore Creek. A variety of wildflowers are in bloom.
Panoramic view from Sunset Point on the drive to Sycamore Canyon.
Prickly Pear Blossom at Sunset Point.
Panorama of the mouth of Sycamore Canyon.
The mouth of Sycamore Canyon.
Parsons Trail sign at the trailhead. According to my GPS, it is 1.5 miles to Summers Spring.
Sycamore Creek flows through Sycamore Canyon. It flows into the Verde River a short distance from the mounth of Sycamore Canyon.
Sycamore Creek
Two flows of basaltic lava sit on top of 280 million year old red sandstone of the Supai Formation. Basalt often develops vertical cracks as it solidifies, producing a pattern of hexagonal columns.
Indian Paintbrush
Cottonwood Trees
Basalt Flows
Basalt Flows
Cottonwood Trees
Cottonwood Trees
Mesquite Trees
Mesquite Trees
Yucca Flower
A small branch of Sycamore Creek.
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Tree
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek
Yucca Flower Stalk
Yucca Flower Stalk
Daisies
Daisies
Mesquite Trees
Indian Paintbrush
Indian Paintbrush
Mouth of Sycamore Canyon
Panorama of the mouth of Sycamore Canyon from the trail. The last 1/4 mile of the trail climbs 140 vertical feet.
Panorama of the mouth of Sycamore Canyon.
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