Cholla Cactus Garden Nature Trail

There is a 16-point guide to this quarter-mile loop nature trail through a host of teddy bear cholla.  The top joints of this cholla are covered with silvery spines which make them appear to shimmer in the sunlight.  But, they are not huggable--at the ends of the spines are some wicked barbs which will attach themselves to clothing or skin if one gets close.  Thus, the alternative name of "jumping cholla."

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