Leg 1 - Bell's Trailhead > Shady Trail > Trailhead to Trailhead (S) > North Scenic Loop > trailhead to Trailhead > South Slick Rock > Lower Ghost Camp > River Bend Campground 1.7 miles
Leg 2 - River Bend Campground > South Slick Rock > North Slick Rock > Upper Big Hill > Rocky Creek > Trailhead to Trailhead (N) > Shady Trail > Bell's Trailhead 2.0 miles
Temp started at 70, ended at 75. Sunny and light constant SW breeze.
Easy hike with friends. We saw a Belted Kingfisher (photo attached) at the watering hole on Shady Trail. A few deer survived last week's hunt and were seen as we drove in. A couple of hawks were out but otherwise not many birds and no other animals were present. The wind brought in pollen and/or dust which fired up my allergies - not good but nonetheless, any hike is a good one.
NOTES
Info kiosk and a bicycle repair station are available at Bell's Trailhead. Water and shade is available in the nearby campsites.
Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at River Bend Campground.
