Sunday, January 3, 2016

Mural Hill

Hiked to Mural Hill yesterday, about 8 miles round trip from our place. These cliffs are uplifted limestone sea beds known as Morita Formations (Lower Cretaceous—145-100.5 million years ago).



Friday, January 1, 2016

Tombstone Canyon City Hike

Morning hike #1: The Tombstone Canyon city hike (visible from our front steps through the trees). Just walk out the front door, climb a few stairs up to Laundry Hill, and on to the trail. 45 minutes later, it's back to streetscape. Then a quick 15 minute walk up through town and back home.









Back in the Linda Vista Saddle—via the Pontatoc Connector

Finally made it back to the Linda Vista Saddle (left) after visiting last season and seeing a potential alternate route back to the Finger R...