Overton Trail in Cave Creek

Wow! This walk was a show stopper! I had no idea about this place, but if you go down Cave Creek Road you will see a park along the north side of the road. Follow it back and you are in for a treat. I have to confess, I knew this would be nice because it had rained the night before, and the sky was filled with big fluffy clouds...white and the dark grey ones. It was windy, and the first part of the trail was cold. We had beautiful views looking out at the valley. I personally don't enjoy views of urban sprawl, and no, that isn't a comment on pollution, or ecology, I just think it is that pretty. But, if you continue around the mountain, you are on for a treat. We could see snow all around us on the mountains and the wind blew around us, and the mud slushed under our feet. The ocotillo are about to bloom, and it is wonderfully quiet (except for the complaining boys again!). The visitor center is interesting. Pack a snack and get there before it gets hot! They even have a campground! It was a 4 mile walk, and it was continuously up hill the first half and continuously down hill for the second half. We would rate this walk a 4. It wasn't steep or rocky...just up hill for two miles...a great work out!