Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
The hike follows Mission Creek Road - closed to vehicle access - up the course of Mission Creek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
The trail is hard packed gravel and generally an easy surface.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
Remains of old stone cabins now serve as covered picnic areas near the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
The stone cabins provide an interesting feature along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
The course parallels Mission Creek, heading through a scenic desert canyon toward the wetlands springs area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
Mountains enclose the hike and provide an awe-inspiring backdrop to the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
Mission Creek tends to remain in view, and signs of the course at high flow levels cross the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
The wetlands area comes into view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/24/2024
The wetlands make the turnaround point for this hike.