Storms and Sunsets

These barbed shoots were trimmed from the orange tree.

Kokopelli wall hanging.

This black and white image is actually a color photograph.

Hiking Treasure Loop at Lost Dutchman State Park

Another Tuesday, another desert hike.

We hiked The Treasure Loop trail (#56 shown on the map above)

14C and the trail is still damp from the overnight rain. Luckily the trail was not muddy. 

Perfect conditions for the 2.4 mile/ ~500 ft elevation rise from the parking lot.

The "Green Boulder" (left) and "Praying Hands" (center)

Here we are at the Green Boulder bench at 2580' elevation. Directly above us is a rock outcropping called the Flatiron at 4861' elevation. The peak is a popular jumping off point for BASE jumping. 

We saw 3 daredevils take a flying leap while we were hiking.

Some of the local wildlife.

After the hike we met at Filly's Roadhouse for lunch. The place rocks with live bands on the weekends but was quiet while we dined.

Hiking San Tan Regional Park

Jim and Sandy, Jeanie and Penny, Yvonne and I tackle the San Tan Mountain Regional Park.

Weather conditions were ideal for hiking. 15C, sunny with no wind. Too cool for snakes.

After walking 4-1/4 miles we all needed to sit.

From the park entrance we hiked the trail that circles San Tan Mountain.

It was Jeanie's birthday so we dropped into the Ellsworth Brewery for celebratory drinks and food.

Thanks Sandy, Jeanie and Penny for the photos and videos.