Hiking in the Coconino National Forest

We took two hikes in this National Forest.  All of our country's National Forests are different, which is why we enjoy going to different places. 

Some of the time we hiked on old Forest Service roads.   See our Desert Rat on the right side of this photo about half-way up?  It was where we parked for our first hike.  

For our second hike we hiked toward a protected area called the Bull Pen Day Use area.  It had a nice stream running through it.  Much more developed than what we are used to, but because it was off season it was empty.  For other times of the year this area is probably packed......and we would avoid it.

The Bull Pen is a day use only area because of this stream.  It is incredibly clear, and beautiful as a result.

A field of Ocotillo cacti.

See our Desert Rat in the lower right?  This is where we parked for our hike on the second day.  We can get anywhere in this vehicle without breaking a sweat.