Lisa, Linda, Ranger Amy, and I hiked the Scenic Trail on Friday. When we reached the Cinch Trail, Linda and I branched off to get in 8 miles for the day.
I arrived early again to take some sunrise photos. This one was just before sunrise. I used Topaz ReStyle on this first one.
Sunrise from the Hilltop Trail:
Hiking into the sun on the Scenic Trail.
Looking towards Four Peaks once we had gained the ridge of the Scenic Trail:
This is the petroglyph rock on the Scenic Trail.
Red Mountain, framed by saguaros:
Descending the big hill on the Scenic Trail:
Lisa, Amy, and Linda:
Saguaros along Shallmo Wash:
Linda spotted this tortoise on the Tech Loop. I had walked right by it thinking it was a rock.
Me and the tortoise:
A view from near the top of the big hill on the Tech Loop:
Linda descending the hill on the other side. There’s a sizable rut just behind her. I used to use that line when riding my bike down this hill.
Another tire grabbing rut just a bit further on. As I recall, this is just before the tunnel.
A saguaro in Stoneman Wash. I used Topaz B&W Effects on this one.
Susan says:
Looks like a good hike–luv the pic of the “rock” w/u, Kevin:) Wonder if the trail w/ruts has always been that way or due to the huge gullywashers we’ve had. Thanks, again.
September 14, 2014 — 6:18 am
Kevin says:
I hiked the Tech Loop several other times recently (but before the storms). I don’t remember seeing any ruts that deep.
September 14, 2014 — 10:02 am
Wiley, says:
Thanks for the pics.
September 16, 2014 — 7:59 am