Groom's Creek Loop

Hikngrl · Posted: 9/16/2003, 8:05 am Post subject: Groom's Creek Loop

Got a relativly early start on this one on an incredibly beautiful day. Took off from the trail head and enjoyed cool to no more than warm temps all day. The small creek we found on the way in provided a wonderfully green area that if you didn't look close or simply step in it you would have never have known there was water there. The bright green was of course the give away. It was like finding treasure when we found the colapsed cabin along the way.

The ascent was pleasant and easily do-able by all. When we reached the lookout and climbed out on the rocks it took my breath away! What a glorious gift God gives us! I feel bad for those who don't go there and enjoy this view. There were so many colors and shades. So much wilderness and promise of a life time of exploration! I can't wait to see it all up close and first hand! Jim and I hung out there for a while and talked and reveled in the wonders of the this beautiful state we live in while Trish and Sheri went and explored the area.

On the second half of the loop we encountered an area just covered with lady bugs. I couldn't believe how many there were! They were blanketing the trees and rocks. The sky was so clear and the post card views were every where... little splashes of color in the wild flowers, mushrooms with zig-zaggity designs on top. One last small area gave us a creek to explore and follow for a few hundred feet befroe we got back on ther trail and headed back out to the trail head.

What a wonderful day! Thank you all who were part of it and thank you God for providing it!
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Great post -- Might get me out to do the loop this weekend may be.. On the ladybug subject - I was up at Kendrick this past weekend & the top was crawling with millions of lady bugs - Incredible sight indeed!

BTW - How long did it take for you to do the loop ?
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Hikngrl · Posted: 9/16/2003, 10:20 am Post subject:

We did it in 4 hours and 45 min at a relativly relaxed pace. It was so fun!
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Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

I've spent a lot of time out on those rocks below the lookout. It is truly a wonderful view from there. Once I was fortunate enough to visit when the tower was occupied and got to go up into the lookout itself. Nice view there too.... Wink

Arizonaheat · Posted: 9/16/2003, 4:21 pm Post subject:

Arizona is indeed a wonderful state Exclamation

I'm glad you all saw the ladybugs too, totally awesome sight.
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