Richard and I took an early morning hike today, tackling the Upper Javelina trail. Morning is the preferred time for a hike on days where the temperature will reach the 90s, and the conditions today were perfect—about 70 degrees, sunshine, a nice breeze, and not much dust. The trail is a moderate hike, several miles in length, that takes you up and down some of the Tortolita foothills.
The Upper Javelina trail is a great one if you are a fan of the mighty Saguaro cactus. They grow to colossal size here, with some exceeding 20 feet in height, and they cover the mountains and valleys. They are amazing plants, and it is awesome to walk among them on a bright, clear morning.
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