Spur Cross - Dragonfly Loop

This loop hike starts at the trailhead for Jewel of the Creek Preserve and travels through Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. From the trailhead at Jewel of the Creek, pass through the gate and follow the trail for about .75 miles where the trail drops down the Cave Creek. This a popular swimming hole with locals. The trail make a sharp right at the swimming hole and follows Cave Creek until it rise up and away through a dry wash and out of the wash onto the Dragonfly Trail.The Dragonfly Trail is about 3 miles long has great views of Saguaro and Cholla cactus along with Ocotillo succulants. Elephant Mountain can be seen off to the left. At about 2.5 miles, the Dragonfly trail crosses Cave Creek and in a short distance exits out to a paved road for the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area. Parking and entering from this direction would require a $3.00 per person fee.