24.37 Mount Wasson via Kings Canyon. 24.38 Soldiers' Trail to Bear Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. 23.39 Peart Rd. Trail, Casa Grande, AZ
The former were two testing hikes, probably about nine miles each with well over 2,000 feet of elevation gain; the third in the city of Casa Grande, quite long but with insufficient height gain to make it worth recommending. The hikes in Tucson, mostly amongst cacti, attractive mountains and great views, are enough to bring us back for more. The soldiers' trail leads to a former prison camp which is reached directly from a road on the other side of the mountain, opposite from our commencement point. However, we diverted to Bear Canyon which is an over-powering sight further along. The hike up to Wasson Peak is on the tough side. It made for a little more of a challenge when we reached the very steep section. At that juncture, there was a fellow on our heels. One of us did not want to be passed so it became a 'race' to the top. The problem was that the other guy was a tough competitor. Oh well! No wonder Jenni shakes her head so often. This concludes Hike-about ...