📜 A spring and an enigmatic cabin lie in a ponderosa pine forest in the heart of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
🔍 This challenging 9.0-mile out-and-back trail leads to a unique 'hidden forest'.
🌲 Explore a unique ponderosa pine forest
🏞️ Hike through rugged canyons with limestone spires
📜 Discover the history of the historic Hidden Forest Cabin
🐾 Spot diverse wildlife including mountain lions and rattlesnakes
⚠️ Strenuous hike, rocky and uneven terrain
💧 Trail is waterless, bring adequate amounts of water
🚗 Road to trailhead tough, high-clearance 4WD recommended
🐕 Dogs allowed on leash
🚫 No fires or off-road vehicle travel
🗺️ Download map offline, cell service unreliable
🕒 Best from March to October
Limited parking at trailhead, arrive early.
Outside toilet available south of the cabin.
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