
Hiker at White Rock Spring (view N) |
Overview
The White Rock Spring Trail is a short (0.12-mile) trail runs down an old road to a spring with a small cement catch basin. The spring is a good place to find birds and other wildlife, and the short walk provides grand sweeping views of the White Rock Hills and the Red Rock (Wilson) Cliffs. The trail is too short for a destination hike, but it is a good place to take visitors for a short walk in the desert and a good place to watch birds. For visitors driving the Scenic Loop Road, this makes a nice place to stop, stretch your legs, and spend a few minutes walking in the high desert. The access road is, however, a bit rough, so plan to drive slowly, and the trail is a bit steep.
When quiet, this is one of my favorite places at Red Rock Canyon, and it proves that a nice hike doesn't have to be long and hard.
Presented here are photos of the return because it always looks different on the way down. For a detailed description of the route, including directions, maps, GPS coordinates, and photos, see White Rock Spring Trail. |