Bob, Nick, Allen, Janet, Mike, Nancy, Lisa, and I hiked in the the Competive Track / Stoneman (Pemberton) Wash are on Friday. Bob’s dog Sarge and Allen & Janet’s dog Bella trotted along on the hike too. Nancy, Lisa, Mike, and I hiked nine miles; the rest did a somewhat shorter hike.

Lisa, Nancy, Janet, Nick, Allen, and Bob with Bella and Sarge leading the way

Nick with his hand-made hiking stick

Janet, Allen, Nick, Lisa, Nancy, Bob, and Mike with Bella and Sarge in front

A Dead Palo Verde Tree; Did the Desert Misletoe kill it?

One of the clay pits along the Pemberton Trail

Another view of the clay pit




Lisa, Nancy, and Mike

Nancy hiking trhough a brushy wash

Creosote Bush (I think)

A view from the Tonto Tank Trail

A view from the Technical Loop

Another view from the Technical Loop
Linda says:
Looked like a great hike…….so great to see so many of the “old” group back again! Hope to see you all next week.
October 8, 2016 — 4:14 pm
Anonymous says:
Great group indicates it is getting cold up north!
October 9, 2016 — 1:40 pm
Twitch says:
I live in San Diego and really enjoy your photography!!! My friend in Phoenix forwards them to me. Keep up the beautiful work!!!!
October 10, 2016 — 11:29 am
Kevin says:
Thanks!
October 10, 2016 — 6:19 pm