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| | Hiking | 10.10 Miles | 5 Hrs 16 Mns | | 2.07 mph |
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| partners | | alleluia, Back in Arizona. Didn't get much hiking while in Lubbock except for a few excursions to New Mexico, Utah and Nevada. Had a little time so we hiked in Saguaro National Park along the Hope Camp and Quilter Trail. Headed in 5 miles before turning around. The desert is looking good, the rains in the last few months have turned the desert green. Lots of people at the Comino Loma Alta Trail Head, runners, bikers and a few hikers. partially cloudy and occasionally some real light rain. Crystal clear sky's.
The 1.35 mile creek along the Quilter had a good flow. (Rincon Creek at the Comino Loma Alta crossing was dry). At the creek crossing 2.5 miles in along the Quilter just below the ridge we saw lots of Feather Trees, more of a bush(Little Leaf False Tamarind). Wasn't sure what this plant was so we had to do a little research when we got back. We found this article
The feather trees are blooming! A prime example of the park’s unique biodiversity, this stunning legume (Lysiloma watsonii) is very rare in the U.S., with wild populations only known around the southwest-facing “inside corner” of the Rincon Mountains. Also known as littleleaf false tamarind or “fern of the desert”
We also saw a very unusual crested saguaro about 2 miles in along the Quilter Trail. Wasn't too visible on the hike up but on the way down this 10 foot high saguaro with about 50 heads was visible. Very unusual specimen. On my GPS route you can see on our return trip where we went off trail about 50 feet to get a closer view. If you aren't looking carefully it is easy to miss. I've hiked this trail at least 3 other times and missed it. I posted some pictures of it. |
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