Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
The trail begins at the large equestrian parking area down a dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Head north on this road that is usually open only to park vehicles.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
The trail remains generally flat and on dirt.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Veer away from the park road and onto a dirt track.
Shaun Hunter
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07/02/2018
Views of Slide Mountain and Mount Rose to the northwest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
A wooden post and trail map marks the point where the South Loop turns west where intersecting with the North Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Much of the hike is through soft sand, making the route fairly slower than usual.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
A mysterious lone mailbox marks the other meeting point between the South and North loops.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Heading south from the mailbox, the trail opens up to wide grass.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
A gate marks the point where the South Loop heads back toward the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
Wildflowers along the South Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
An interpretive sign where the trail reaches the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
07/02/2018
An equestrian arena lies along the trail.