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Phx Sonoran Preserve N, AZ
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| Hiking | 1.94 Miles |
91 AEG |
| | Hiking | 1.94 Miles | 36 Mns | | 3.23 mph |
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| no partners | | Mission aborted. Will return on Wednesday. As I drove north on Cave Creek Road I noticed heavy weather to the north including white clouds raining or snowing or whatever they were doing in the northeast corner of the valley. It was quite the storm front; a treat to see actually.
I geared up, anxious to get on the trail so I could take a photo of some of the weather action. I grabbed a shirt just in case it got nippy out there, which turned out to be such a wise decision. I got caught last spring in some cold spells so I'm trying to get in the habit of bringing it. I headed out briskly on my owl hunt. The trail had been used during the rain and sadly you could tell with the footprints and bike treads.
Once I got to the Esplanade Trail I could really see the weather systems in the north and east so I tried to photograph it with desert floor. I heard some coyotes howling. There was even some wildflowers blooming including a nice patch of Owl Clover. But alas, the weather I thought that was just over there, was moving my way so I put on my shirt and decided to head back. The wind was bitingly brisk so I'm sure glad I had my shirt.
My pace was quicker as the wind picked up. Another hiker was making a beeline for the trailhead as well. It was now starting to sprinkle. I was glad to be back to Tonto 3. The temp had dipped to 53. I gave thought to hanging around until the storm passed but it was already late in the afternoon and I wanted to be able to take my time. |
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Wildflowers Observation Light
Desert Hyacinth, Brittlebush |
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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled. |
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