Mike, Bob, Laura, Nancy, Linda, Denise, and I hiked 10.7 miles on Friday. We hiked: Dixie Mine, wash past mine and petroglyphs, Prospector, Bell Pass, Windmill, Coachwhip, Dixie Mine (back to trailhead).
This is the petroglyph panel near the mine:
There are also petroglyphs near the waterfall. Nancy climbs up the waterfall while the others look for petroglyphs.
Just a few of the petroglyphs near the waterfall:
I climbed a short ways up a slab to a ledge and took this photo of the group.
Saguaros on the Prospector Trail:
A view from the Bell Pass Trail:
Four Peaks:
Just after leaving the Bell Pass Trail, we encountered three cyclists making their way the windmill trail. All three were very skilled cyclists as they had no problem with the rocks in this area.
A view of Weaver’s Needle and Flatiron through the saguaros just off of the Coachwhip Trail.
Nancy, Denise, Linda, Mike, Laura, and Bob on the Dixie Mine Trail.
A rocky area near the Dixie Mine Trail:
Making our way back on the Dixie Mine Trail…
Desert Mistletoe berries:
Denise says:
I especially love the close up of the mistletoe, Kevin! Thanks for once again stretching my hiking distance. I hope to join you at Tom’s Thumb as well.
February 13, 2016 — 4:11 pm
Sue says:
Yes, I too, love seeing that fresh-looking mistletoe. And it looks as tho’ all were enjoying those rocky trails–except for the cyclists–they must have been totally into the rocks!!! Their great outfits must help their mindset! 🙂
February 13, 2016 — 4:39 pm
Anonymous says:
I enjoyed these pics and your commentary, Kevin!
February 13, 2016 — 7:55 pm
Linda says:
Great pictures as always……this is definitely one of my favorite hikes!
Many thanks, Linda
February 14, 2016 — 7:31 am