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“Steep but short trail offers great views of Lake Lugert, Altus Dam, and the surrounding mountains.
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Very limited shade, be very cautious of snakes!
Do not hike this after rain/snow, it is mostly rock face and gets very slippery.
Do not hike this at night.
Description
Short but steep incline up to a lookout on Quartz Mountain. Great opportunities for scrambling and viewing wildlife.
Built by the Youth Conservation Corps in the 1970s, the trail also includes a historic cobblestone structure. This is where the CCC and WPA stored dynamite as the park was being built in the 1930s and 1940s.
Flora & Fauna
Porcupine, butterflies, wildflowers, coyote, white tail deer, raccoon, foxes, cacti
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Intermediate
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