Another "backyard" hike this week. Again in the nearby Stronghold, but I had never taken this trail; Dan had been there on horseback in a blizzard. The trail is similar to the hike people normally take; this one follows a stream for most of the way, but it lacks the views of the rock formations. And it does get very steep for the last part. I figured I would be going down on my butt part of the way, but it turned out not to be necessary. Beautiful views of the Stronghold and the still-snowy Chiricahuas across the valley when we got higher up.
It is hard for me to believe that Middlemarch Pass is as close to us as it is because it takes about 25 minutes to get there by car and at the end of this hike we stood there looking right at it. The road takes you across the mountains to Tombstone.
There were definite signs of spring along the way: the manzanita was blooming and the perennials, such as the penstemon, are starting new growth close by the ground.
Much to my surprise we met a number of people on the trail. I wonder if the area has been discovered, or whether it was just coincidence. Emma served as "emissary" and greeted everyone heartily, and thankfully everyone was happy to meet her.
Another "backyard" hike this week. Again in the nearby Stronghold, but I had never taken this trail; Dan had been there on horseback in a blizzard. The trail is similar to the hike people normally take; this one follows a stream for most of the way, but it lacks the views of the rock formations. And it does get very steep for the last part. I figured I would be going down on my butt part of the way, but it turned out not to be necessary. Beautiful views of the Stronghold and the still-snowy Chiricahuas across the valley when we got higher up.
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