Laura, Mike, Nora, Heather, Gayle, Bob, Ben, and Marilyn joined me for a nearly eleven mile hike in the McDowells. We visited the Dixie Mine and then continued onto Prospector, making a loop additionally comprised of the Bell Pass, Windmill, and Coachwhip trails.
Looking toward the McDowells from early in the hike:
Affectionate saguaros:
Dixie Mine adit:
Petroglyphs:
More petroglyphs:
Hiking up the waterfall:
A cool slab along the way up-canyon:
Laura, Mike, Nora, Heather, Gayle, Bob, Ben, and Marilyn:
Looking towards Fountain Hills and the Superstitions from the Prospector Trail overlook:
Continuing on the Prospector Trail…
Looking towards Four Peaks from the Bell Pass Trail:
Brittlebush blossoms along the Windmill Trail:
Linda says:
Love those affectionate saguaros!!!! That is a great hike!
February 12, 2020 — 12:00 pm
Anonymous says:
Thanks for a wonderful hike, Kevin!
February 17, 2020 — 7:08 am
Laura says:
Thanks for a wonderful hike, Kevin! Yes, love the affectionate Saguaro photo.
February 17, 2020 — 7:10 am