Bob and I hiked 6.25 miles starting from the Trailhead Staging Area last Friday.
I took this photo from midway up the Hilltop Trail just moments before sunrise.
A view looking down the Hilltop Trail. The trail leads back to the Trailhead Staging Area, which is a large parking lot complete with bathroom and showers. The early morning light gave the McDowells a magenta glow.
Other early morning photos, taken shortly after the hike began…
This is a view of Shallmo Wash:
Another view from Shallmo Wash:
I took this photo from midway up the hill of the Technical Loop in the Competitive Track area.
A view from the top of the hill on the Tech Loop.
A view from Stoneman Wash:
A barrel cactus, viewed from the Pemberton Trail, just before climbing out of Stoneman Wash:
Susan says:
Again, interesting perspectives! Can almost feel the quietude of early AM. Thanks.
August 16, 2014 — 8:02 pm
george and Jill Vogelgesang says:
KEVIN, ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR PICTURES. THANKS FOR INCLUDING US GEORGE AND JILL
August 17, 2014 — 9:12 am
jon leverenz says:
Your photos and hikes always give me a positive lift! Keep them coming. Thank you. Jon
August 18, 2014 — 9:49 am