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| The sky's the limit on Mt. Lemmon! (Photo by Carole) |
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After a
spring season filled with party planning, a Celebration of Marriage reception
and hosting guests, I finally dusted off my hiking boots and my travel blog. Now that it’s June, I
find myself wanting to fly the coop and head south to escape the heat...wait, what?
Heading south goes against my summer migratory reflex, which usually has our hiking group heading up to Flagstaff. When looking for a great summer escape, Tucson, AZ, offers surprisingly cool weather up at the top of Mt. Lemmon.
Click here to learn about Mt. Lemmon
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| Hoodoo along Catalina Highway |
Earlier this month, our ladies hiking group decided to try the Incinerator Ridge Trail. It had excellent views and felt quite secluded. It's a short 1.3-mile out-and-back, providing time to add on additional side hikes.
We started the trail at a very small parking area near the Palisade Visitors Center. Another option is to start from the other direction at San Pedro Vista.
Click here for info on Incinerator Ridge Trail
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| The trail to the ridgeline marked by log-lined path |
Before we headed to the right toward the ridgeline, we went left and did a side hike up to the radio towers. Once along the ridgeline, the view opened up to some incredible views.
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| Breathtaking view along the ridgeline |
Carole, Stormy and I were determined to make it to Leopold Point. Off the main trail, there's an unofficial trail leading to a grouping of big boulders. We did a light rock scramble that offered amazing views in all directions!
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| Amazing view from the top of Leopold Point |
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| Stormy among the boulders at Leopold Point |
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| Desert still in bloom in June |
Happy Hiking,
Christie
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| Got my head in the clouds at the top of Mt. Lemmon |
