Out of the Sunset Lot

Headed upslope on Tortugas's west side

Becca and I left out of the Sunset Area parking lot this morning, and six other vehicles were already there.  Because we hiked into the high foothills we probably added a mile or so to our long trek.  For an early Monday morning it was quite crowded around Tortugas; we ran into mountain bikers, hikers and runners along the way.  And when we returned to the Sunset Area--through the ramada where two young women were eating breakfast--the parking lot was quite full.  I guess outdoor enthusiasts are getting early starts because it's been so hot for the past few days.

Most Ocotillos have greened out

Contraries:  our car (front) and everybody else's

In the "high" high foothills

Looking up at the Tortoise

Shadow and light

Why didn't the mountain biker pack this inner tube out?

Trying for a better view

Headed down to the lower foothills