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Salt River Bridge to Young, AZ

Apr 25, 2024

136 mi

4150 gain

Out + Back

Located near the head of Roosevelt Lake, this trip begins at the Salt River Bridge that has carried SR288 traffic since it was built in 1920 and ends in the town of Young, AZ.

Blooming Hedgehog Cactus

In the distance, Sierra Ancha Wilderness area.

Mojave Thistle

Cherry Creek, runs into the Salt River

Remnants of the Glenn (Slim) Ellison cattle ranch near Pleasant Valley.

Coon Creek crossing

Coon Creek

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake getting some sun. Typically, you can identify the Western Diamondback by the contrasting black and white banding on the tail near the rattle.