Hey everybody! A couple of buddies and I are hiking the West Fork of Oak Creek tomorrow morning. I know this is short notice but anybody is welcome to come. It's not a terribly difficult trail by any standards but it can be long. The actual trail is 3mi one way though the canyon but you can continue on past that for another 6 miles or so. There is a parking area that is $9 per vehicle but the gate closes at 8PM. If you get there early parking is available on the shoulder of 89A, not sure if you need a Red Rock Pass though. Expect to get wet from the waist down.

Things to bring

- A light pack
- Lunch
- Water water water. I hiked it last weekend roughly 8 miles round trip and used all 3L in my Camelbak.
- Water shoes. There are multiple water crossings on the trail and once you get to the end you're hiking the creek.
- Camera. This hike is beautiful, just mind the water.
- A no whining attitude.
- Flashlight (just in case).
- Change of shoes and/or clothes when you return.
- Basic first aid. I usually carry a lot of first aid gear but it never hurts to have a surplus. No cell reception means help is a long walk out.

My friends are meeting me at my house here in downtown at 6:30 but we can establish another meeting place further north for you west side guys. Maybe Sportsman's Warehouse at the I17 & 101?

ah I wish I could go, have fun