While in Arizona last month, one morning I ventured off to the Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail in Phoenix. Having a limited amount of time on that day, I was not able to complete the entire four miles of trail. As much as I love to hike, documenting my steps through photography is a priority. For that reason, I chose to take time to stop to enjoy the views and capture as many images as possible.
Sections of the Hidden Valley Trail are considered moderately difficult and portions are a bit steep. There are also some tight squeezes between huge boulders along the way. Both of these images were taken close to the start of the trail where it is fairly easy. Beware of the large rocks that can reach out and trip you if you are distracted by the beautiful scenery. If you are unsure whether or not to try this one, I’d say give it a try. You can alway turn around at some point if it starts to feel too difficult or you are running of time, just like I did this time. One thing to remember on any hike is that however far you go, make sure you have enough energy and water to get back to the start.
If I ever get back to the Phoenix area, I will definitely be heading to the Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail again to see what I missed my first time there.
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