Semi-Long Trek into Soledad Canyon

Making an entrada in Soledad Canyon

Caroline (who's visiting from San Francisco), Dr. K, Becca and I did a moderately-long hike into Soledad Canyon this morning, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect.  We walked the high loop trail back to the old homesteader's cabin, then headed due west on the trail that drops steadily down to the parking area.  Along the way we encountered other outdoor enthusiasts (young and old) who were enjoying the beautiful day.  Good exercise on a great outing.

Over the hills to the Organ Mountains

Paper Flowers

Caroline and Dr. K

Becca scouting the territory ahead

Lost in a high desert grassland

Heading for the mountains

Huge rock formations

Gall on a shrub oak

In the high foothills of the Organ Mountains

Dead tree

Homesteader's rock cabin

Becca and Packrat

Cabin window

A different wndow

Mountain view

Admiring the view

Old Aermotor windmill