Sierra Vista South

Our entire hike as GPS track on Google Earth

Dr. K, Becca and I did a nice long hike on the Sierra Vista Trail South this morning.  We didn't run into one other hiker.  What started off as a slightly cool outing soon became quite pleasant.  The wind that battered us in the low country was remarkably absent in the high foothills.  No complaints from us--especially none from Dr. K, who despises the cold.  Cold, hot--it makes no nevermind to Becca the wonderdog.

The rugged Organ Mountains from the Sierra Vista Trail South



Looking south along the Organs, southern chain of Rocky Mountains



Deep arroyo on the Organ Mountains' west side

Happy canine on the trail

Looking back the way we came



Really old "Limited Use Area" sign



Mexican Poppies blooming in the Organ Mountain foothills

Mexian Poppy



Colorful poppies



The rare Organ Mountains Evening Primrose

Dog as rascal