Nancy, Linda, Mike, and I hiked 12.1 miles on Friday. The highlight of our hike was the South Wash between the Dixie Mine Trail and the Long Loop (in the competitive track area).
An early morning view from the Horse Staging Area:
A view of the McDowells from above Stoneman Wash:
Kevin, Nancy, George, Jill, Janet, Allen, Linda, Mike, and Amy:
The group in one of Stoneman’s feeder washes.
This formation can be seen from the Pemberton Trail just after passing the pond / former ranch homestead:
A view of the clay pit just off of the Pemberton:
Looking west from the intersection of the Dixie Mine Trail and the South Wash:
Looking east just shortly after leaving the Dixie Mine Trail:
More views from the wash…
Linda, Mike, and Nancy:
Four Peaks framed by tree branches:
Saguaros on the latter part of the Long Loop:
Sue says:
Your pics, as usual, make even a common wash look interesting! Looks like it was a good hike!
February 1, 2016 — 9:20 am
Linda says:
The 4 Peaks shot came out good with the branches! Nice hike through that wash!
February 1, 2016 — 10:11 am
Anonymous says:
Another great day of hiking & more beautiful pictures to make it even more enjoyable. THANKS. JILL & Geirge
February 2, 2016 — 12:48 pm