9.19 Wilson Mountain from the south (breathtaking)
We found this view a 'knockout', only partly up the steep Wilson Mountain trail (Click on a picture for larger size) A most pleasant peak to relax and enjoy Sedona Approaching the saddle before final push for the peak Two weeks ago we climbed on Steamboat Rock, 'sailing' in background (top right corner) Our son, Gavin, said that you now have sixty hikes in your top ten. There’s some truth in that although we would have not gone higher than forty-five. After all, we don’t wish to exaggerate. On Mother’s Day, we ascended this fabulous mountain from the north—we thought it was outstanding. Today (Friday), from the south, it was probably superior although one could make a good argument either way. Jenni voted the south access as her favorite; we couldn’t decide so we announced we ‘preferred’ both. For a day hike of less than ten miles, actually nine and elevation gain of 2,500 feet, it easily meets the top-ten criteria. Now that we have put that to rest, perhaps...