Desert Park-Gateway Loop hike, December26, 2014

This was the last hike of 2014 and it was a good one. It was chilly to start but turned out to be perfect weather for a hike. We started off as two groups but joined up as one group for the last part of the hike. The west side of the McDowell Mountains is a beautiful area and we all enjoyed the scenery.

                                                       Barry sent along some photos.

                                                                      Here are mine

 

Hat Top and Packsaddle Loop Hikes, December 19, 2014

What a great day it was. The weather was perfect, sunny and not too hot and the air was clear allowing us the opportunity to see the fantastic scenery clearly and for a great distance. The road in was a bit rough but everyone made it OK.

                                                             Hat Top Loop Hike

                                                       Packsaddle Loop Hike