Scenes from Leslie Gulch and Succor Creek

The whimsical and striking features of Leslie Gulch began with a major volcanic eruption about fifteen million years ago. Over the millennia, the forces of nature have created shapes that challenge one’s imagination. The features are made up of volcanic ash, known as Leslie Gulch tuff, heated and compressed in the volcanic dynamo. The tuff is composed of rhyolite, a mineral that is rich in silica.

This whole area including Succor Creek provides great hikes and mountain biking. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, because the temperatures are the best. Spring, of course, provides the added benefit of wildflowers.