Starting from the Trailhead Staging Area, I hiked a six mile loop: Pemberton, Scenic, Cinch, Escondido, Shallmo Wash, and Pemberton. The temperature was in the mid to upper eighties when I started and the low nineties when I finished. I’m definitely not quite acclimated to these conditions yet – I was happy that I kept the hike short today.
Early morning on the Pemberton Trail:
I saw this snake on the Pemberton shortly before turning off onto Scenic. I heard a bike in the distance and waited until it passed to make sure that the snake didn’t get run over.
A view of Red Mountain from the Scenic Trail:
A view of Four Peaks from the Scenic Trail:
I saw this lichen covered rock on the Scenic Trail:
A view from the Shallmo Wash Trail:
Janet Porter says:
Not quite as green as the last time we were out there. But the desert is still a beautiful place. Great shots. Thanks for sharing. Miss you guys!
June 24, 2017 — 4:23 am
Anonymous says:
Hey Kevin. What type of snake is that?
June 24, 2017 — 9:30 am
Kevin says:
I don’t know. I’m hoping that someone will tell me / us !
June 24, 2017 — 12:27 pm
jon leverenz says:
Looks ho and dry. It should.
June 26, 2017 — 9:49 am