Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
A lone sign is the only marker at the trailhead beside the large dirt parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
While the path is soft sand and makes for a slow hike, the mild grades make this hike family friendly.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
Views of the Red Cliffs from along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
Small markers sign where spur trails can take hikers on a shorter loop or to other viewpoints.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
Joshua trees along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
After crossing the first hill, a wide sandy path continues further into the park's interior.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
The martian landscape in the backcountry at Red Rock Cliffs Natural Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
Walking into the washes and slot canyons just off trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
Joshua trees punctuate the landscape along the Red Cliffs Nature Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
Nearing the turnaround point where the trial comes to an end at the preserve boundary and dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/21/2021
A sign marks the nature preserve boundary at the point where it hits a dirt road. Hikers can explore the landscape here, or turn around and retrace their route back to the trailhead.