Today I was lucky to share one of my favorite hikes with one of my favorite people—my grand niece Parker. Parker is an athlete par excellence so I knew she would have no problems on this short yet challenging hike, despite not being acclimated to the altitude. She arrived fresh from Des Moines with her 900-foot Iowa lungs. Good thing today's elevation gain, while substantial at over 1,700 feet, rises to only about 4,500 feet.This hike is notable for its six false summits that screw with your motivation, but really, there is no summit, just a majestic saddle overlooking the ugly sprawl of Tucson on one side, and the beauty of the Santa Catalinas on the other. Saw quite a few other primates on the trails today as is expected on a holiday week. Other mammals included the many ground squirrels inhabiting the trail's end. Lot's of ground squirrel deserderata courtesy of the many hikers having lunch there.
Great weather today, with temps between 60º and 75º. Clear azure skies.
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(photo by Parker Bosch)
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(photo by Parker Bosch)
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(photo by Parker Bosch)
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(photo by Parker Bosch)
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(photo by a kind stranger)
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| (photo by Parker Bosch) |
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