BENHAM TRAIL – While hiking Benham Trail on Tuesday last, my alert hound treed a couple of chipmunk. While I could have used a .22 (which I didn’t have), I decided to use by Fuji instead. Fortunately it was only a stump of a tree, but it still took 20- to 30-minutes to get pictures of the varmints. They don’t hold still for pictures.
Can you see me now?
If you are planning a hike from Williams, you can catch a trail head at the picnic grounds at Buckskinner Park. You can also go seven-miles out south road and catch Benham Trail. Both trails are about 9-miles round trip so don’t forget water. Bring extra if you decide to bring your dog.
If you decide to bring your dog make sure you keep them in sight and have a leash handy. Other people walk their dogs here. It is also the first time my dog tangled with Pepé Le Pew.
If you are lucky you may get a shot of a deer or elk. Again you will want to rein in your dog because elk sometimes turn and it could be disastrous.
There are also some beautiful wild flowers growing since spring finally hit Williams. It is also a great trail for a night time hike, but watch your footing. A good flashlight is a must.
For the latest information on hiking, fishing and boating activities around Williams, stop by the Williams and Kaibab Forest Visitor Information Center on Railroad avenue. You can also check out the Kaibab National Forest web site.