Middle Oak Creek Loop Photo Gallery
Looking back toward the Mountains as we head back to the trailhead
Trailhead Sign with information about the trail
Parking area off of Route 159
Trail marker
Animal proof Trash bin at trailhead
Trail heads through the desert towards the distant hills
Topography of land surrounding the trail
The Desert is blooming
Sandstone Rock formations in the distance
Mojave Green Rattlesnake beside the trail
Joshua Trees as far as you can see
Cholla Cactus
Joshua Tree
Trail marker
Dorr's Sage in Bloom
Desert Paintbrush in Bloom
Trail with Sandstone Rock formations in the distance
The trail begins to narrow and get more rocky
Even a small amount of water can change the vegetation on the trail
Beautiful views
Trail junctions are not always marked well
Rocky substrate
Evidence of Burros in the area
Large trees grow where water is available
First crossing of the creek along the trail
Beautiful views
Surprising shaded grotto where there was an abundance of birds
New Mexico Thistle
Juniper loaded with berries
The trail becomes a single footpath
Narrowleaf Goldenbush
Beautiful view
Narrowleaf Goldenbush
Desert Larkspur
Littleleaf Rhatany
Barrel Cactus growing on the sides of the trail
The trail makes a gentle ascent as you get closer to the canyon
Rocky trail
Trail marker at South Oak Creek Trail junction
View of Wilson's Pimple from the trail
Hard to tell that there is elevation from this picture
Views atop Wilsons Pimple
Rocky section of Wilson's Pimple
Views from atop Wilson's Pimple
Looking down into the valley from atop Wilson's Pimple
Unusual Rock formation atop Wilson's Pimple
Heading back down Wilson's Pimple to the South Oak Creek Trail
The trail continues toward the Rocky Canyon Walls
Beautiful views
Beautiful views
Tiny flower determined to survive in the desert
Section of Oak Creek along the trail
There was still water running in the creek during our visit
Near the Creek, a huge field of gravevines
Plains Pricklypear Cactus in bloom
Beautiful oasis in the desert
Beavertail Cactus Blooming
Arizona Sister Butterflies are attracted to the creek
Perfect spot to splash your face and dip your head into the icy cold waters of Oak Creek
A lush oasis in the desert at Oak Creek
Climbing up out of the Creekbed back to the trail
Be on the lookout for trail markers, as they can be sparse
Back on track and making our way back to the parking area
Beautiful views
