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Hike Submarine Rock
Submarine Rock is an easy-to-get-to short hike with amazing views. The rock itself is one massive, elevated long rock that roughly resembles a submarine. The north point of the rock is the most scenic, with views out into the valley and the wonderful rock structures that surround it. While there are a few ways to reach it, the easiest is to park at the Margs Draw Trailhead and take the Broken Arrow Trail south. Overall, the trail is easy with very little elevation change until you get to Submarine Rock itself. Most of the trail is smooth, with only some rocky sections and very few loose rocks on the trail. The trail is out-and-back and comes in at around 3 miles.
The Margs Draw Trailhead is small, with maybe 20 parking spots that fill up REAL QUICK, especially on the weekends. My advice is to get here no later 7:30 AM or so. The trailhead is at the end of a residential street and there is no parking permitted along the dirt road or in the residential section.
The Trail
Once you park, make your way to the southwest side of the lot where the trailhead information sign is. You’ll then cross the dirt road, entering Broken Arrow Trail. Keep going south and stick to the trail markers (small wire baskets of rocks) and when you hit open smooth rock, follow the white rabbit of white painted markings. In about .5 to .75 miles, you’ll encounter a large sinkhole occupied by bats (yes, a bat cave!!!). Walking up to the fence, you can see a bit into the cave and can read about the sinkhold and the bats that make it their home.
You will eventually come to the only trail split. Thankfully, there is a sign pointing you north to Submarine Rock. Follow this trail the rest of the way and it will take you to the base of Submarine Rock. While the trail takes to around Submarine Rock to the south, if you are capable, I would suggest that as soon as you pass the northwest side of Submarine Rock, see if you can find a path up. This area will be just a little steep, but it’s fairly easy to climb your way up the rock. This will take you directly to the northern point, bypassing all the other Jeep Tours tourists that always park and loiter at the south end.
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