SLATE �QUARTZ-GO JOHN LOOP
SLATE �QUARTZ-GO JOHN LOOP Cave Creek Regional Park Slate Trail The site of Cave Creek Regional Park has a storied history. Cactus sprouts Before there were hiking trails, campgrounds and picnic ramadas, the park and its surroundings were used by the ancient Hohokam people, mine operations, farms and ranches. The park�s relics of human endeavors are transient compared to its geological features. Although the 2,922-acre site has been picked over by prospectors in search of gold deposits that never quite materialized, the peaks, gullies and bizarre curiosities borne of earth�s disruptive forces remain basically unchanged since before humans arrived. Jasper and Quartz Taking a moderate-rated loop stroll on the Slate, Quartz and Go John trails reveals a wonderland of rock while staying (mostly) away from the park�s busiest routes. Slate Trail departs from a paved parking area with restrooms, heading east on an easy-to-follow, wash-addled tread. During the ...