Sign at start - note the saddle - got as far as left side of highest part of peak |
We chose a day that wasn't hot and not cold.
Perfectly blue skies, starting out at 10am was 60 degrees. By the time we got to the saddle it was 75. I was concerned for Dave and his arthritic knee and he was concerned that I couldn't do it - the steps at places was a very deep climb - I have too short of legs he thought. And I haven't been hiking for the last couple of weeks. So obviously, was even more concerned.
Notice Hand rails? |
View after climbing 800 feet of the 2400 feet - looking east |
More Hand rails. This one was tame! |
peak at this point to the back side, using a cable hand-hold to keep you from falling, and then go almost straight up to the top from there. Ah, no. Nope. Enough. I was elated I made it to the saddle. For those that have seen Picacho Peak, it's the area where it looks like a horse saddle - the flat part near the top. The only mishap was me - of course - I fell a few feet coming down from the saddle and tore my pants and scraped my knee. I slightly twisted my ankle also at the same time and it was uncomfortable for me on the way down. Lots and lots of people hiking up and down. Hindsight - we should have waited till during the week when we really could have taken our time. Saw poppies just beginning to bloom - hope in another month this Peak will be in full bloom - they say the Peak turns a bright yellow from all the flowers. Would be lovely to see!
Poppies beginning to bloom! |
We begin a couple of weeks of being with the 3 grandgirls, living at their house in Chandler helping take care of them while Jill travels for a week and the second week which is the start of their spring break. We are beginning to think and plan for our departure to Washington (state) come May 1st. Getting exciting!
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