Butcher Jones most likely is Dr. W.W. Jones, according to the state historian of Arizona. In the mid-19th century, he also owned mines in Arizona as well as a freighting business and later in life became a rancher. He apparently was fairly influential in his day, and he was friends with Jacob Waltz of Lost Dutchman Mine fame. There also was a mention that Dr. Jones performed surgeries on his dining room table, which may have led to his nickname of "Butcher" (a Parks Department employee said of Butcher Jones -' I'm pretty sure he was a doctor, but apparently not a very good one.')
It was a beautiful day, in the mid-80s, and...
the locals were out to enjoy a Sunday at the beach.
We noticed this little guy who was eager to begin his row.
Campers Cove that looks a bit like a fjord.
Lunch spot and...
lunch view - vista of the Four Peaks.
Another lunch view of Burro Cove.
Hiking back through a nice collection of desert plant life.
Rounding the corner at Campers Cove.
Many more beach-goers can be viewed on our way back.
Today's hike:
Length - 5.43 miles
Duration - 2 hours, 58 minutes
Elevation gain - 490 feet (49 floors on the Fitbit)
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