Over the Hump

Centennial High School in the distance

It was noticeably cooler this morning, and a persistent breeze kept the hiking conditions bearable.  Becca and I did a fairly long trek and only encountered a few other outdoor enthusiasts.  We saw the woman runner and her dogs (pictured below) at a distance, and they all turned around and headed the opposite way after spying us.  Just as well; you never know for sure how a meeting with other dogs will go.  The woman didn't have the dogs on leads, and she didn't appear to have any leashes with her.

On the west slope

On the trail approaching the seismology shack

Slalom ahead

We barely missed this runner and her dogs

Becca looked at it as a missed opportunity

Clouds obscuring the sun

Recent rain has done wonders for the desert

Becca headed through an Ocotillo "forest"

Dried up blooms of the Devil's Head cactus