North of the city on the 89A
On the way to the peak, could not find a way to climb this little butte. I schemed all the way up and partly on the way down and came up with a plan. Fortunately it worked otherwise I would have been a frustrated boy.
This is a quiet trail that crosses a river which is the first impediment; it is very steep and has no shelter from the sun. This discourages some but we find it ideal.
From the peak, it also provides a view of the San Francisco range in Flagstaff.
Most of the time, one is exposed on the edges (Jen going 'round the bend'), making it a superb experience. We would have done it again (on another day) but ran out of time. We had to rush back to be 'locked-down'. Could not persuade one of us to extend but we did have a rental reserved in San Diego.
The telephoto brings ground level closer to the peak.
Give him one more, for effort, and also, to save us from his whining.
And now, a return to south of the city, Twin Buttes area:
We go wondering off the trail and upwards. It always looks easier than it is. One day, we'll understand the concept.
...and this is the result. A little scary but in the end, a real high, a good challenge and a feeling of satisfaction.
It was good to get there and even better to return safely.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
You are indeed adventurous!
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