Bridal Wreath Falls Loop
February 23, 2020
We've had wonderful winter rains this year! After a healthy storm on February 21-22, I was eager to see falling water.
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With our friend Curtiss S., we headed for Bridal Wreath Falls in the Rincon Mountains.
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From the Douglas Spring trailhead, it's three miles to the falls, with 1200' of elevation gain. After the long climb, there's a magnificient plateau where braided mountains streams water a lush mesquite bosque.
Where there is often just a trickle, we found a boisterous waterfall.
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Curtiss managed to climb behind the waterfall for this mysterious photo.
A nice spot for lunch, especially since fellow hikers served us fresh-cooked and very aromatic bacon!
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We returned via the Three Tanks and Wildhorse trails, a loop of about seven miles that gave us many more opportunities to enjoy the abundant water coursing through the Rincons.