Bob, Mike, and I hiked a 9.1 mile loop: Pemberton, Lariat, Granite, Stoneman Wash, and back on Pemberton. Prior to the hike, I noticed this Wolfberry bush. The berries are starting to dry out. Look for the hare/jackrabbit at the … Continued
These are from a quick six mile loop that I did on Wednesday evening…
Joe, Bob, Mike, and I hiked a portion of the Dixie Mine Trail on Friday.
I hiked about 12 miles round trip on the Half Moon and Rock Creek Trails beginning from the Barnhardt Trailhead. Back in 2002 (or maybe 2001), I had first scouted these trails and then hiked them as part of a … Continued
Nora, Mike, and I hiked 8.3 miles starting from the Horse Staging Area. Sunrise at the Horse Staging Area: Creosote: Buckwheat in front of buckhorn cholla: Ratany: San Filipe Dogweed: Buckhorn cholla: A view from the Pemberton Trail: Arizona Blister … Continued
Bob, Nick, and I hiked the Massacre Falls Loop on Sunday. Starting from First Water Trailhead, we hiked a loop of a little over eight miles with nearly 1300 feet of elevation gain.
Marilyn and I hiked in the Tom’s Thumb area on Friday. Marilyn hiked up Tom’s Thumb Trail and waited for me at the intersection with the East End Trail. I hiked up Mesquite Canyon and then hiked up past … Continued
Marilyn, Nick, Bob, and I hiked the Black Ridge Loop on Sunday…
Mike and I hiked 8.5 miles starting from the Wagner Trailhead. The desert is drying out, but there is still an abundance of flowers. We started early – just before sunrise. I got this shot from the Wagner Trail prior to … Continued