Around 7,000 Feet

White Sands in the distance

Dr. K and I got a somewhat early start on the Grand View Trail in the Sacramento Mountains this morning.  Although it was cool when we set off (57F) the humidity was sky high, which we felt more intensely on the return leg of the trek because the sun was shining brightly.

The only critters spotted on our morning outing were birds and lizards, but, fortunately, we saw no humans.  Always nice to get in a hike on the Grand View without bumping into anyone else.

It goes without saying--therefore, I should probably stop saying it--but we really missed having Becca along on this one of her favorite high country trails.

Grand View Trail

Steep drop at the side of the trail

Smooth Spreading Four O'Clock

Looks like a Scrub Jay

Another look off the side of the Grand View

Yucca garden

Heading for the midway ramada

Midway ramada

Smooth Spreading Four O'Clock a bit past its prime

White Sands again

Could be those of a canid, but no claw marks

Back pad print compromised by other toe prints

Through the gap

Not sure what this is

Sotols alongside the trail

Four-Wing Saltbush

Grand View Trail

Sotol at trail's edge