Out - Bell's Trailhead > Shady Trail > Trailhead to Trailhead (S) > North Scenic Loop > Lower Ghost Camp > River Bend Campground > Lower Ghost Camp > dirt service road (W) > River Bend (S) > Javalina > Cougar Overlook 3.9 miles
Return - Cougar Overlook > service road (WNW) > River Bend (N) > Badlands > Dinosaur Trail > Upper Big Hill > Dinosaur Trail > Bell's Trailhead 6.0 miles
Temp started at 43, ended at 71. Light winds from the SSW at 10-15mph.
Very pleasant hike today. A small herd of deer were spotted as I drove in but otherwise, animal activity was zero! I saw turtles, a few ducks, a large raptor and some smaller songbirds including a Bluebird but only got a few photos. One mountain biker and one hiker were the only humans who shared the trails with me. The trails are still dry and easy to see. There are a few green shoots on the mesquites so Spring will be here before you know it.
NOTES
Info kiosk and a bicycle repair station are available at Bell's Trailhead. Water and shade available in the camping area near Bell's Trailhead.
Water, shade,info kiosk and dry toilets available at the River Bend Campground.
Shade, info kiosk and a bicycle repair station are available at Cougar Overlook.
Water, shade, and an info kiosk are available at the Dinosaur Tracks Viewing Area on Dinosaur Trail.
