Henderson Canyon 3/18/2024




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Our big group before we will separate into several smaller groups.
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Indian Head from the back side.
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Flowers are out but not in full bloom yet.
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Easy going for now.
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Ridge to climb up to the Indian Head.
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Not much climbing today.
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Looks like a giant trilobite.
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Regrouping.
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That is where we are going, it is sunny there (for now).
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Fresh Pampas Grass.
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Canyon is getting more interesting.
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Good for another picture.
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After we separated our group continues up.
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Got to the Rustic Canyon. Since Martha called in thunder and rain it is starting to rain!
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Some have so called rain gear, some have (like me) nothing. We are turning back.
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Forecast was for nice 75+.
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Intricate rock walls.
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Martha changed into bag lady outfit.
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Desert Lavender.
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Lavender close-up.
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Colored rocks.
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It is still raining.
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Flowers like it.
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Soak in the rain while you can!
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Lot of these are everywhere.
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Blue,
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Red,
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Yellow,
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Prickly Pear is also blooming.
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Close-up.
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Another nice one.
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There’s gold in them there hills.
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Everybody is back, sun is back on, time for beer and refreshments.







Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.3 Technical: 3.6 Scenic: 3.6 El. 1200'