Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day with temperatures in the low 80s, so we decided to take in a sunset hike at one of my favorite locations, Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, AZ. When we hopped in our Jeep 90 minutes before sunset, light, feather-like clouds had formed to the west. This usually indicates a spectacular sunset. Unfortunately, the cloud cover became a little too thick as time went on, so much of the color was washed out. Still, we got some pretty impressive shots along the park’s Nature Trail. The temperature during the hike was an absolutely perfect 75 degrees, with a light breeze to boot. Perfect hiking weather.
Here are a few of the better pics that we took during the hike:
A couple Saguaros closeup.
A nice view of Superstition Mountain.
Wildflowers are pretty plentiful this time of year.
Ocotillos make for some pretty sunset shots, too.
Finally got some color in this shot of three Sagauros.
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Nice hike…the sunset at the end of a great day is just perfect. The 3 saguaros was my fav. I think the cholla are so interesting. We saw "fields" of them along the Eldorad Canyon Road near Nelson, NV last Saturday!
Love the pics! Reminds me of camping at Usery.
Cheers! ~M
Usery? Where is that?
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery/
Usery has a nice hike up to the wind cave. Just be careful of bees.
Looks cool. Thanks for the warning about bees.
Nice hike…the sunset at the end of a great day is just perfect. The 3 saguaros was my fav. I think the cholla are so interesting. We saw "fields" of them along the Eldorad Canyon Road near Nelson, NV last Saturday!
Have a great day!
Thanks, you too!