Our plan for the day was to hike to the top of Wasson Peak. We made it into a loop of 8.75 miles with 1800 feet of elevation gain. It was a perfect day to be in the desert with friends. I'll let the pics tell the story...
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| Just a half mile into the trail the views started opening up around us. |
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| We were headed for the top of one of the peaks in the distance. |
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| All day we searched for the elusive crested saguaro, mutants that are scattered across the Sonoran desert. This beauty had us all excited! |
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| The intrepid hikers at the summit. 360 degree views! |
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| Coming down the Hugh Norris Trail, lots of switchbacks. Lisa, Pam and John are in the picture... |
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| Amazing views all day long! |
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| The boys in a little mining relic. |
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| This guy has so much going on, it looks like he's juggling! |
A crested! Pam told me how to find one, so that's my next thing.
ReplyDeleteI was constantly searching for them! Makes it hard to walk if you don't watch your feet a little bit!
DeleteOh we missed this! If you also go to Sabino Canyon there is an older Crested Saguaro. Is Picacho Peak the next one ?
ReplyDeleteI'll be on the lookout for that crested! Not sure when we'll get to Picacho...
DeleteWow, no smog!!!
ReplyDeleteNow you have a calorie deficit. Enjoy!
Box Canyon Mark
Ha! We could see Phoenix smog in the distance and were very thankful to be breathing clean air!
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