StageWest

One of the nice things about staying home on a holiday weekend is having the mountains to ourselves.  Not that our trails are ever crowded, but they take on a whole different character.  Similar to being out there on a weekday morning.  Plus, when you get out early, you’re way ahead of most folks anyway.  Early was also the best time of day to beat the smoke from the Gila wildfire which settled in later in the day with nasty soot and smoke.  Had a great ride Sunday with Ann.  Our time together on the trails has been limited by the care of an ailing and aging parent, so we made the most of the day and had an awesome time under bluebird skies and wildflowers popping everywhere.  The mountains received over an inch of rain two weeks ago, and everything is now green and full of life.  We need a lot more of that rain though……

View south toward the Manzano Mountain Wilderness from the Cajun Pine Trail.

The start of one of my favorite climbs up the east ridge of David Canyon.

Halfway up! Love this trail.

Here’s a smile that makes me happy! This is the Ponderosa Loop at the north end of Cedro which you have to throw in doing a Cedtero route.