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Stormy Skies over Cathedral Rock from Hiline / Baldwin junction

Multiple Dates, last Nov 23, 2023

Baldwin Trial is short, family friendly hike that offers scenic Cathedral Rock southerly aspect.   Starting from signed parking on Verde Valley School Road ~1.5km before Crescent Moon crossing,  loop can be hiked CW or CCW.  Both time I hiked Baldwin I went CW and this is the gallery photos order, but there is probably no advantage one way or the other.  Last couple of kms before Trailhead are on unpaved road, but can easily be negotiated with low clearance cars. Trail is official with trail map starting across the road from parking area and all junctions are signed.  Extensions are possible by exploring Templeton on Hiline trails, but both lead into much longer outings.  Oak Creek crossing into Crescent Moon picnic site is another option, but note there is no bridge and wading is required.   Just as the case with most of Red Rock trails network, Baldwin is also shared with mountain bikers so be on alert when ascending couple of blind Slickrock corners.

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Oak Creek Valley Nice hiking in Oak Creek Valley towards Templeton Junction with Cathedral Rock above

Templeton Junction

Templeton Trail Junction.  Baldwin turns right and ascends shallow wash to Hiline