Off-Trail Trek

Soaptrees near and far

After an extended period of bushwhacking when we returned to the left branch arroyo to resume our normal hike Dr. K said, "That was a nice off-trail trek."  It was.  We explored areas we'd not been in before.

When we were starting off on LDR-A earlier we saw the Basset lady and her hounds down near the Tellbrook Arroyo.  Willow wanted to pursue, but it was a good thing she was still on lead.

I let both mad heelers off leash when we got into the LDR-A arroyo, and they were well behaved for the duration of our outing.

The long view

Hedgehog Cactus

Barrel, Prickly Pears and Hedgehog

Wils and Frio exploring

Closer view of the mountains

This & next 2:  Barrels and Hedgehog Cacti

This & next:  more barrels and hedgehog cacti

This & next:  Organs

Toppled yucca

"O"s at rest