Temporal Gulch is a rugged, but beautiful streambed that retains many pools, even during dry spells.  The abundance of water helps ensure good bird populations.  The gulch tends to be fairly narrow with steep walls.  This might be an excellent hike in the fall to see color and migrating birds.

Access to the trailhead is by miles of jeep trail that crosses the streambed a number of times before reaching the trailhead. Some of the "V" shaped drainage crosses might even prove difficult for longer vehicles such as 4x4 pickups.  More detailed information is available in the Directions.  Only high clearance vehicles should attempt to get to the trailhead. 

The trail itself is not very well traveled and becomes faint in places.  Sometimes the trail requires some rock skipping.  The trail is rough and rocky in some places.  I hiked the trail on 31 March 2014, but only went in a mile or so before turning back due to some footgear problems.  In the short hike the elevation gain was from about 5080 feet to 5400 feet.  Later on, the topographic map indicates that the trail gets steeper.  I lost the trail a couple of times resulting in some rock climbing in the streambed.  In most places the trail is fairly clear, but narrow and rocky.