A small day use area is located at the terminus of Indian Cove Road West. This parking area is used by rock climbers but also acts as the trailhead for Indian Cove Nature Trail and Gunsight Canyon. While the trail is only a 0.6 mile loop, it does provide an interesting look into the flora, fauna, and history of this area.
The route dips down into a large wash and discusses (via interpretive signs) the diversity of this desert region. If you can time your trip during the spring bloom, you’ll be greeted with tiny colorful blossoms along the way. This is a nice morning or evening hike to do if you are staying in Indian Cove Campground. A social trail also starts from the end of the group campground road to access this hike.
Interpretive signs along Indian Cove Nature Trail
Panorama of the landscape north of the Wonderland of Rocks