Revisiting an old view.

 

 

Our Location: 

Saddle Mountain, Tonopah, Arizona

 

I chatted with Dad last night for a while, he says the nice weather may be coming to an end for them, although the long range says maybe a couple nicer days next week. He was happy to hear from us. 

 

I'm starting to climb at this point in  my walk.

My goal is up in that notch between those rises.

 

Coolish this morning again, like yesterday morning. In fact the same temperature too. This morning Riley decided to just walk close to the Igloo, her knee has been a bit twingey lately so walking on the flat is a good idea. 

 

Each one is unique.

It's amazing how they are still surviving.

 

I headed back to a spot I remember from being in this area before. It's quite a hike up and down some pretty steep paths but I decided I'd go for it any way. Round trip, heading cross country and not following the paths was just about 4 miles/6.8 km. Took me just a bit less than 2 hours. 

 

The same saguaro as above but a close up of some damage.

I'm climbing but it doesn't look like it.

 

The roadway is often rougher than going cross country but in this case, they were about the same. Off road vehicles have spun and churned their way up and down the paths and therefore often make it extremely difficult. Some of the smaller gravel stones are very easily moved and roll under foot, while others are so big and sit right in the path of ones feet. The ups and downs are steep and rutted, often times it's better to walk beside the trail but it isn't always possible. I'm extremely careful when I do these things, I'm not too daring. 

 

 

I took all of these photos with my phone.

It is a view I never tire of seeing. Pretty rocky over there. Can you see the road along the bottom?

I have found with today's walk already I know I've gone about my limit. I could have explored so many paths there but honestly I just didn't think it was a good idea, I knew I still had to climb up and down to get back to the desert floor and then home. So I left the paths unexplored.  I was happy to reach home and rest.

 

Can you see the hole over there? Now that would be a climb, wouldn't it?

I was happy just making this climb without falling on my butt.

 

We've decided the rest of the day will be just hanging around reading, maybe a few short walks to the road and back for Riley to exercise her knee but other wise I think it's going to be a pretty laid back day. 

 

 

Not a lot of folks camped here anymore.

The pic doesn't show how steep or rough it really is.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit. 

 

As you can see, it's a bit steep and rocky.

It is a very nice view. Worth the effort.

 

Until next time..

 

That white line is I-10 East/West.

I climbed up to the flat spot but then turned and headed home.

Take care, be safe, 

 

I went right and home but it would have been nice to go left and see....

 

Sage brush down there in the arroyo.

 

A stunning view.

Deb