Our Location: Saddle Mountain BLM, Tonopah, AZ
Another quiet day, we managed to get rid of some trash, get some water and propane. For future reference there is a transfer station past Base Line Road, near Hickmans.
Today's photos are from my hike a couple of days ago.
It's hard to see the rocks and holes in all of this growth.
I think the blooms will be coming along in a few weeks.
Can you see the camper at the bottom of one of those towers over there?
Yep, we are over there.
All of that growth makes it difficult to see how rough and steep the climb is.
I climbed up there but not all the way to the top.
A couple of rigs over there in the distance.
If you look closely you will see a saguaro about the middle of the photo. I climbed to just that pile of dark rocks at the base.
You can see it better now. Those brown rocks were about as far as I went. Too difficult to climb with all the growth. You can't see where you are stepping and it's difficult to pick a good path.
It is so green over there.
I don't remember seeing many with arms this low to the ground.
Just one arm close to the ground on this one. The top of this saguaro looks to have rings instead of up and down bands. It doesn't but it looks like it.
One would wonder how this arm continues to be green.
Lots of arms all around the same area on this guy.
Interesting little growths on the left side, as you can see it looks like two or three new arms are growing there.
Some colour but mostly I took this shot so you could appreciate what I was walking through.
You can't see where you are stepping and must watch closely.
The Ocotillos are no longer green but a deep red/burgundy colour.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you all had a wonderful day.
Until next time... take care, be safe,
Deb
Everything is so green!! Looks like a bit of a rough climb. Keep an eye out for snakes, they'll be out soon!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is very green and I will no longer be 'picking a path' but will be sticking to the wider areas of the trails for the very reason you mentioned. Snakes.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
Again, you are a brave woman! It is beautiful though, awesome pictures Deb! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. My braveness has come to an end. It's too warm to wander around the mountains by picking a 'path' that looks interesting. Trails only now.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
You took some great pictures, love the close ups of the cactus!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I always enjoy those interesting looks and find they draw the camera.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
Nice scenery Deb. I never tire seeing the different peaks and angles of the Saddle Mountains. Glad you're getting things done and enjoying your stay there.
ReplyDeleteThanks Doug. Our time is ending here in a few days but we've enjoyed it. It was a good place to be under the weather for a few days.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
I can see why you would have to be careful with where you step. It's all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful but too much growth, too warm and too easy to fall, twist an ankle or meet up with some 'wild & woolly' critters or snakes. Time to stay on the trails.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb