Still finding new awesome hikes.

The west branch of Oak Creek was a hike I'd been intending to do, but somehow there were always closer hikes.  Yesterday we went up the canyon to the trailhead and discovered why it is so popular they can charge for parking above and beyond the pass we have.

It's 3.5 miles up a feeder for Oak Creek through an impressive canyon.  Because we started a few miles up Oak creek there was less red rock and more limestone than we were used to.  The trail crosses the small stream 13 times and it is much fun watching people navigate the stepping stones and logs placed to assist crossing.  It is a very narrow and high canyon - not sure the photos give an accurate feeling for that.