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Sendero Esperanza Trail - Saguaro NP West
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Sendero Esperanza Trail - Saguaro NP WestTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Hiking3.70 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking3.70 Miles   2 Hrs      1.85 mph
600 ft AEG
 
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Tired of seeing the perpetually jammed parking lot at King Canyon (even at midday), I decided to head over to Sendaro Esperanza instead. Pretty full there too, but found a spot. I did not notice any wildflowers on the lower part of the trail, but they began to sparsely show up on the switchbacks up to Hugh Norris. Took a nice 30 minute break at the trail junction, taking photos and chatting with numerous hikers. On the way back, I encountered a large group going up that was stopped for a break. Turns out it was a SNP ranger lead hike to Wasson Peak, part of their moon hike series. :)

Hey Tucson Mountains, Picacho Peak is laughing at you for the paltry flower show! :lol:
I'm sure it will get better soon! : wink :

That was the best I have felt on a hike in a long time. Plenty of energy and no issues. Yay. :D
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