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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Hagen Canyon Nature Trail trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
The easy path follows a sandy trail that weaves along the bottom of the canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Water springs and fault lines have contributed to sculpting the unusual formations lining the canyon walls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
A couple benches offer places to sit along hte way. Unfortunately there is no shade throughout most of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Rock formations were once the focal point of a landowner who switched from mining to selling tour maps of the geography.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Picturesque trails throughout the desert.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
The trail stays a fair distance from the actual formations.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Hagen Canyon Nature Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Portions of the hike are through a wash which may change seasonally, so it's best to have a navigational aid to make staying on the route easier.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Picturesque scenery within the typically uncrowded Red Rock Canyon State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Rock formations along the canyon hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/10/2025
Cathedral walls within Hagen Canyon.