The loop trail in Soledad Canyon |
A lot of territory to explore |
Apache Plume flower and visitor |
Whiteball Acacia (Acacia angustissima) |
Indian Paintbrush |
Hikers (center right) heading up a steep section of the loop trail |
High desert grassland filled with Juniper and Mesquite |
Sotol growing alongside a rigorous incline on the trail |
Spotting other hikers in the canyon |
Casita Grande |
Looking down canyon toward the Mesilla Valley |
In the foreground a dangerous patch of Yucca |
The view from the parking area |
3 comments:
We'll have to remember this lushness when the desert dries out again.
Now, Soledad Canyon approaches a jungle, at least after this much rain, Packrat. Really nice!
Isn't Casita Grande sort of an oxymoron?
Thanks, Scott.
Casita Grande is an oxymoron, in the same way "Little Big Man" is one. If you've ever visited Big Bend National Park you'll be familiar with Casa Grande, the huge monolith in the Chisos Mountains. "Casita Grande" is a tyke compared to the former, but it's shaped very much like its big sister in the national park.
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