Granite Mountain Trail
06/06/2012
06/06/2012
Granite Mountain Trail 06/06/2012
We went up to the Prescott National Forest for this hike since anything below 5,000 feet is bit too hot for us.
This is a nice hike with some elevation gain and lots of great scenery, especially rocks. Lots of rocks. At a bit over 8 miles it is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
Granite Mountain
So you can guess how it got the name, right
There were the most beautiful agave stalks and pods along this trail
Some were very red in color
Other pods were more yellow and in bloom
This tree was really interesting if you look closely
Great rocks
George on a nice ledge with a considerable drop-off. Do not step back
Lots of manzanita along the trail as well
Nicely placed rocks. Boulders actually
Up, lots of up
Love sniffing Ponderosa Pines. They smell like vanilla
Great rocky mountain formations all around
Another agave plant
Enjoying the breeze and the view
Granite Mountain Arch. OK, it's a tree but it is the best we could do. Not exactly Arches National Monument
