Exploring Saguaro Canyon
Monday (1/27/2020), Amy and I enjoyed exploring the area east along Table Mesa road (just south of Black Canyon City). We didn’t get far past the ranch on the right when we were stopped by a river crossing the road. Along the river were beautifully decorated cliffs. We took a few photos and Amy got naked (just in time for a truck to drive past). We stopped at a dirt turnoff a few hundred yards back and went for a hike – soon a freehike. Saguaros filled the mouth of the canyon. The temperature was just right for naked walking in January. The dirt road was rough and soon stopped at a fire ring where there was evidence of shooters. Then a lightly used trail took off along the rocky wash. The canyon progressed slightly up hill with several wonderful view areas along the ridge line on the left. I climbed a hill for a few scenic views/photos. It was totally quiet. We saw many birds, including a Cardinal. It was moderately difficult, mostly due to the rocks and lack of a path. Too soon we returned and put on clothes, but before we took off a grumpy-looking man on an AVT drove past. Oh well, we were about to leave anyway. We drove to Anthem for a taco/burrito, and then returned home. We probably won't make this a group freehike because it was on Arizona School Trust land, which requires a permit. But it was wonderful to do things together naked and clothed!
Monday (1/27/2020), Amy and I enjoyed exploring the area east along Table Mesa road (just south of Black Canyon City). We didn’t get far past the ranch on the right when we were stopped by a river crossing the road. Along the river were beautifully decorated cliffs. We took a few photos and Amy got naked (just in time for a truck to drive past). We stopped at a dirt turnoff a few hundred yards back and went for a hike – soon a freehike. Saguaros filled the mouth of the canyon. The temperature was just right for naked walking in January. The dirt road was rough and soon stopped at a fire ring where there was evidence of shooters. Then a lightly used trail took off along the rocky wash. The canyon progressed slightly up hill with several wonderful view areas along the ridge line on the left. I climbed a hill for a few scenic views/photos. It was totally quiet. We saw many birds, including a Cardinal. It was moderately difficult, mostly due to the rocks and lack of a path. Too soon we returned and put on clothes, but before we took off a grumpy-looking man on an AVT drove past. Oh well, we were about to leave anyway. We drove to Anthem for a taco/burrito, and then returned home. We probably won't make this a group freehike because it was on Arizona School Trust land, which requires a permit. But it was wonderful to do things together naked and clothed!
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