Friday’s hike started from the Wagner Trailhead. We hiked Wagner to Granite, Granite to Lariat, Lariat to Pemberton, Pemberton to Delsie, which brought us back to Granite. Then, instead of taking the shortest way back, we instead turned right on Granite and then took Stoneman Wash to Bluff, Bluff to Granite, Granite to Wagner, and Wagner back to the parking area. Total distance was 10.2 miles with minimal elevation gain.
I arrived at the park early and got this photo from the Horse Staging Area prior to sunrise.
Taking a break at the intersection of Granite and Lariat. From left to right are Nick, Sandy, Amy, Doug, DeAnn, and Janet.
Amy took this photo of us:
My hike description was inaccurate. This wash crosses Lariat; we hiked up this wash, which eventually brought us back to the Pemberton.
Nick spotted these colorful seed pods.
A large rock on the Pemberton Trail:
Saguaros on the Delsie Trail:
Sue says:
Glorious sunrise photo!!! And a good hike, as well. Thank you again, for a year of wonderful hikes–vicariously for me:)
December 17, 2014 — 9:57 am