The Old Railroad Trail in Gilbert, is a great hike to do with kids. At less than 4 miles in-and-out, this mostly flat trail has interesting rock walls, views of the Buffalo River, and large remnants of its not-too-distant railroad past. I usually get my kicks by checking out the cacti and other amazing plants along this trail and skipping rocks at the river, but when I went with friends in Feb. 2013, we were directed by a friendly gentleman on horseback to a bobcat hiding in a tight crevice in one of the rock walls!
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Crinoids!!! (right?) |
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Unhappy Bobcat |
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If anyone ever climbs to the top they will find the rocks we threw |
Looks awesome!
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