Many rivers to cross: the West Fork Trail

The West Fork Trail snakes back up along the west fork of Oak Creek, crossing the creek over a dozen times on logs or stepping stones. 

The beginning...

My trusty friend, Stick, and I make the 5th crossing. 

View upstream from the 8th crossing. 

Hello to you too, tiny friend! 

The end of the road...for now. In warmer weather (and water!), you can wade up past this point and continue to follow the creek up stream. There is no maintained trail, but apparently the hike up the canyon is well worth it. But for now, it is time to turn around and head back.c

Farewell to Stick. I hope you serve many other hikers well!