Short hike on Page Airport Mesa
Late afternoon we explore the Page Airport Mesa which has some expansive views of Lake Powell and the Red Rock country
Determining our freezing point in Paria Canyon
We start our visit to Page with our highlight hike an eight mile hike following the Paria river crossing it over ten times and enjoying the fall colors
See Canyon Fall Colors
An eight mile total hike starting at See Canyon trailhead exploring the fall colors on the Highline, See Canyon and See Spring trails
Big Sister in Hawes Trail System
Short hike in the Hawes Trail System on the beautiful, but dangerous for hikers, Big Sister Trail
Maricopa Trail near Granite Reef Dam
We spend a few hours on the Maricopa Trail early in the morning before it gets too hot for hiking
Mt. Lemmon Oracle Ridge Trail
Five mile hike down to Dan’s Saddle on the beautiful but difficult Oracle Ridge Trail
Hirabayashi Campground exploration
Short stop at Hirabayashi Campground to look for the elusive Montezuma Quail
Looking for a pass at Casa Grande NM
We are looking for a NP pass today and we first stop at Casa Grande NM with no luck
Peach Orchard Trail from Payson Rodeo Grounds
Exploration of a little visited section of the trail system around Payson
Looking for mushrooms and cooler air on the Rim
Between two trips to Europe we make time to take one trip onto the Mogollon Rim while avoiding a hurricane