Mike, Janet, Nancy, Heather, and Sue joined me for a 10.5 mile hike out to the Dixie Mine. We continued on up the wash until we got to the Prospector Trail. From there we hiked up to the Bell Pass Trail, over to the Windmill Trail, then to Coachwhip, and back on Dixie Mine.
A view from the sidewalk, through the gated community, as we neared the trailhead.
The view from the wash as we approached the panel of petroglyphs.
Mike, Heather, Janet, Sue, and Nancy
Approaching the waterfall…
Bees were drawn to the puddle forcing us to take a somewhat steeper path than normal.
Saguaros on the Prospector Trail.
A view of the Fountain from the Bell Pass Trail.
Looking back towards Thompson Peak from the Windmill Trail.
Hedgehog Cactus on the Windmill Trail.
Looking down the wash from the Windmill Trail.
A view of Weaver’s Needle and the Flatiron through saguaros on the Coachwhip Trail.
A dead tree with Four Peaks in the background.
Susan Davis says:
Great pics, as usual–especially love the one from Bell Pass taking in the fountain and Weaver’s Needle. Thanks!
October 29, 2016 — 7:16 pm
Anonymous says:
Looks like another wonderful day and hike!! Made my day as I woke up to a cold rainy morning in Chicago…miss you all! Thank you for sharing your amazing pictures, keeps my spirits up and my plan for return alive!! Have a great weekend, looking forward to next weeks pics!! . Lisa
October 30, 2016 — 5:29 am
Linda says:
Sorry I missed this one! A wonderful hike!
October 30, 2016 — 6:58 am
andrea petersen says:
ROCK FORMATIONS ARE SO INCREDIBLE.
The colors in our beautiful AZ desert cannot be matched anywhere in the world.
Kevin……. your pictures are so delicious..
I share them with many friends!
Andrea
November 1, 2016 — 10:55 am