Contrary to how it might seem, this is not turning into a geocaching blog, but we went to the Red Cliff Recreation Area to find a geocache and we discovered a beautiful hike on BLM land. What we didn't find was the cache!
The parking fee for the Red Cliff Rec Area is $2.00, but with the Golden Age Passport it is $1.00. The picnic area is currently closed due to flooding, but the primitive camping area is open for $8 a day.
There is an Anasazi archaeological site about 1000 feet off the main road and hiking trails that lead to the small waterfall and farther into the canyons. The rock formations are beautiful and it's very peaceful in the park with Quail Creek running near the hiking trails. There are areas where you have to walk on rocks to cross the creek and to climb farther into the canyon you have to use foot-holds carved into the sandstone, but the views are worth the effort. Due to the heat of late summer we went in the late afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the colors of the rocks. You can cool your feet in the cold waters of Quail Creek and watch for eagles that check out the pools and narrow canyon areas. This is one of those quiet little gems you'll treasure. I did.
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