Once we left the peace park we drove the long way around to Cockscomb trailhead, where we linked into Aerie Trail and finished a 5.5 mile hike. It was a beautiful day to be out and about on the trails.
If you decide to try this hike on a visit & aren't in a 4WD I would suggest avoiding the unpaved road I chose and taking the shorter, smoother route. Our Nissan survived but I wasn't sure we were going to. Lucky for us, Michael was driving.
The air here is so clear the sky appears to be a different shade of blue here that I have ever seen in any other part of the country. Minimal development and pollution combined with minimal humidity keep the air clear, crisp and clear.
Since we had a light lunch on the trail, and happen to love Jerome, we decided a trip to the Haunted Hamburger was in order. We hit the paved road and headed 30 minutes west. A drive through Old Town Cottonwood and up up up the hillside landed us in a dining room that overlooked the snow capped San Fransisco Peaks (which are actually 50 miles away in Arizona).
We also hit some construction along the way. Keep Left? Keep Right? Both?
One more picture to share....because I just love it!
Great report. Keep 'em coming!
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