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| Hiking | 4.26 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 4.26 Miles | 3 Hrs 3 Mns | | 2.17 mph |
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| no partners | | | Saw oodles of wildflowers during a late afternoon traverse of this easy 2.13 mile trail to the Overlook. Ran into several fields of Mexican poppies. Less showy Dichelostemma capitatum dominated at the sides of the trail the farther I went. Fiddlenecks and lupine also abound, and found phacelia in a few small clusters. Brittlebush buds are near bursting point. This is such a beautiful area this time of year you have to wonder why so few on the trail. Not complaining. I like my solitude. If you want to see all the desert plants, Lost Dog may be one of the better hikes. Plenty of saguaro,creosote, ocotillo, bersag and palo verde not to mention forests of teddy-bear cholla. I didn't stick around for sunset at the Overlook but it must've been spectacular because it was spectacular in the valley along the Wash. Some clouds, great day for photography. |
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Once you make the second crossing of the Wash and enter into the valley, the rewards of January's rainfall become clear. |
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