Today’s adventure took me to Saguaro National Park.  The ranger at the Visitors Center suggested a couple of trails, gave me a paper map, and directed me to my destination.

The road, Bajada Loop, is unpaved, so Addie went bumpity bump for several miles.  My bike and bike rack held up fine, although they are both quite dirty.  The first parking lot was full, so instead I parked at Signal Hill, saw petroglyphs, and hiked the opposite direction for my out-and-back.

My biggest bummer of the day: no ice cream! Haha!  While hiking – in the desert heat – I kept thinking about ice cream.  However, the nearest ice cream location is over a half hour drive each way… I decided it wasn’t worth it.  🙂

Petroglyphs

View of Addie from Signal Hill

Blooming saguaro

One of many shade structures built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930s

Golden Hour selfie – Gilbert Ray Campground

“Alpine Glow” on the nearby mountains

Sunset