Please register or login . Rolling to flat benches lie on the edges of the Wilderness. The lower gorge of the creek is winding and cliff-lined. Thickets of willow and brush line the banks of the creek. Elk and deer are commonly seen year-round with black bears, coyotes and mountain lions spotted less often.
Rattlesnakes are common in summer.
May. Summers are typically hot and dry. There are approximately 18 miles of maintained trails. Black Canyon Trail, about 12 miles long, follows the rushing water through the narrow gorge, a path that crosses through the water at least 12 times. Plan on wet feet, and expect to find the creek unfordable at high water, usually January through March. Three short side trails join Black Canyon Trail.