Weather: 82ยบ, sunny
Time: 26 minutes
About this Hike: What an improvement over last Saturday! A little haze on the mountains around Phoenix is not unusual. From Uptown to Downtown and beyond, the Valley was clearly visible today. I also left my mask (respiratory, not to be confused with Halloween) home today.
Despite a full parking lot there were gaps on the trail where I was mostly alone. It was wonderful and all the things a hike should be—relaxation, challenging yourself, getting alone with your thoughts for a while.
The parking area is getting increasingly gross due to construction. A sign with the world 'Dust' slashed out is posted on the main road. The roadways themselves (or what's left of them) are covered in slurry mud which I can only think is being pumped in to honor that 'No Dust' sign. The main lots are open, but I avoid driving my car thru this disgusting mess and just favor the residential streets outside the preserve.
Otherwise a great hike and big improvement over last Saturday. Now if we could only get those temps down a bit lower...
Time: 26 minutes
About this Hike: What an improvement over last Saturday! A little haze on the mountains around Phoenix is not unusual. From Uptown to Downtown and beyond, the Valley was clearly visible today. I also left my mask (respiratory, not to be confused with Halloween) home today.
Despite a full parking lot there were gaps on the trail where I was mostly alone. It was wonderful and all the things a hike should be—relaxation, challenging yourself, getting alone with your thoughts for a while.
The parking area is getting increasingly gross due to construction. A sign with the world 'Dust' slashed out is posted on the main road. The roadways themselves (or what's left of them) are covered in slurry mud which I can only think is being pumped in to honor that 'No Dust' sign. The main lots are open, but I avoid driving my car thru this disgusting mess and just favor the residential streets outside the preserve.
Otherwise a great hike and big improvement over last Saturday. Now if we could only get those temps down a bit lower...
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