Arizona high country beauty at the Blue Ridge Reservoir in the Coconino National Forest.

Kinder Crossing on the Rim in Arizona north country. Cold and windy weekend for the month of June.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.

This trail offers a picturesque access to East Clear Creek, crossing the creek near a moderately deep section. There are excellent opportunities for fishing and sightseeing. Expect the trail to be steep and rocky in places.

Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, September 2016. Source: U.S. Forest Service, Coconino National Forest. Visit Kinder Crossing Trail #19 and the Coconino National Forest for more information.