Rock Creek Canyon, Hurricane Cliffs, in a Storm
Rock Creek Canyon with Scenic Small Waterfalls Rock Creek Canyon pierces the Hurricane Cliffs just south of the town bearing the same name. Water flowing in Fort Pearce Wash several weeks after any active rain made me question where this originated. The main tributary to this was Rock Creek. This canyon goes back about 2 miles before a pouroff. From satellite images I figured I could explore back at least that far and then see about further exploration. Another big storm forecast on my hiking day gave me hope for some waterfalls. Mud and slippery rocks would be hazards. I parked my car above the wash, not liking the rocky slick mud section with a storm coming. I didn't want to get stuck with no help nearby. The trail up-canyon has clearly been used by cattle. Once past the canyon mouth, the scenery closed in around me and I did find flowing water. Plenty of enormous boulders had rolled far into the canyon. They rested...