On Tuesday we walked both the Island and Rim trails at Walnut Canyon with Frank. The Island trail requires you to drop down 240 steps and then walk around the side of this area in the middle of the canyon. This canyon provided dwellings sheltered by overhanging cliffs that were home to the Singua people about 800 years ago. Walking around the island you get to see not only dozens of dwelling caves, but also different plantlife zones with obvious variations from the sunny side to the shady side. The climb out via the 240 steps will definitely get your heart pumping since you are doing this at an altitude of nearly 7000 feet.
You can see other pictures taken here at: http://picasaweb.google.com/chuckandbillweb/WalnutCanyonMay2009
Even with the 240 steps, walking the Island trail takes only a little over an hour. This was a most enjoyable side trip and is highly recommended for anyone coming through Flagstaff on I-40 with a hour or two to spare. There is also a shorter, and flat trail called the Rim trail if you aren't ready to climb the 240 steps.
Wednesday morning we departed for Las Vegas. Many thank to Frank for his hospitality and for showing us around the area.
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