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From the overflow parking lot, a spur trail takes us to the main trail.

I would love to know what happened to this little saguaro.

Early morning sun lights up the blossoms of a fairy duster.

Blackett's Ridge looms in the distance.

Merri and I are always intrigued with wildflowers.  This tiny lavender blossom caught our eye.  It's an Arizona Foldwing.

The trail takes a short dip into a wash.  It's particularly fragrant with that "desert smell" in this case, it is big-leaf bursage.  

The sun starts to peek over the ridge.

And the trail starts to climb

Merri is accustomed to the flatland of Florida, so this is a bit of a push.

And we're at the top with a great view into Sabino Canyon.

Good job!

And now a return to the lot with just a little surprise ahead.

Motion off to the right revealed two deer moving fast through the brush.  I had just enough time to get my cellphone out for this rather blurry pic.  

See you back at the car!