Tortilla Flat Creek

January 2010- Global Warming, I don't think so. We've already had more rain in the month of January than all of 2009 for Mesa and the East Valley. I'm more inclined to think El Nino is in full effect. We decided to enjoy a rainy day and head out to Tortilla Flat Creek east of Canyon Lake and check it out. It's normally dry except for winter rains and summer monsoons.

Myself and the boys descending to the creek. The rain brought out the color in the rocks and soil versus the normal dusty conditions we usually encounter.

Sheri and the boys walking the creek, we expected to see a higher flow with all the rain but it was minimal.


Yes its January I'm wearing shorts its about 46 degrees, so dogs don't get me wet! Go figure Labs and water, a perfect mix.

There were some decent size pools along the creek so the boys actually had to swim in some spots.

T-Rex Rock. Reminds me of Jurassic Park rearing his head back and bellowing.


The rain started to come down harder and the temperature continued to drop so we decided to call it a day. obviously the boys thought differently, rain, water, no problem!

Until the next time, God Bless, Sly