Morning Hike Before Heading Down

High desert

Dr. K, Becca and I did a moderately-long hike on the Grandview Trail this morning before heading down for the low desert.  Again we were fortunate--not running into any other trekkers despite beautiful weekend weather.  Most people don't seem as eager to get on the trail as we are; Becca is especially anxious to get going.  She whimpers all the way to the trailhead.  Then she spends her time sniffing poop and looking for the animals that left it behind.  The Grandview Trail is high desert, about 6,200 feet.

A rocky pass

Down canyon to White Sands

High desert flora, Pinyon Pines and Junipers

Along the Grandview Trail

On the lookout for wild critters

A cabin in the mountains