Day 16

Sure seems like we have been gone more than 16 days. Especially since the last 7 have been at one spot here at Catalina.  We really do feel comfortable at this State Park!  Might even extend our stay to see more of what the area offers.  Can't find better weather.  Why leave?

Today we hiked up the Pima Canyon Trail.  Drove a little less than 30 minutes to get there, hiked about 90 minutes up then turned back.  The trail goes for miles and miles, but we did not have the time for more (having left the dogs back at the RV), but got a good physical exercise.

Ellen at the start of the trail

"Rock Hopping" across the wash trying to keep feet dry

Trail view

Cactus in bloom - lots of rain recently.  Correction!  Ellen says it is not in bloom, but it is budding just prior to blooming.

Trail view

Trail "dude"

It's not obvious from this picture, but that's Tucson in the distance

This is part of the Pima Canyon Trail

Entrance to Catalina State Park

Looking back from the entrance to Catalina towards the Highway (Az 77) and the big mall area just across the road - quite a contrast!