Black Mesa - Salt River Wilderness
April 29, 2012


Black Mesa as seen from state highway AZ-288


The old truss bridge over the Salt River


The lovely wilderness in which we camped


On the hike, the road goes up the mesa. Still early morning


Another uphill shot, about 3,900 feet


The summit area


Summit and benchmark (inset)


View of Salt River


More Salt River


Wonderful views from the top!


Pan shot as I descend. That's Aztec Peak back there


Another view


More looking down views


Four Peaks, Lake Roosevelt and the Sierra Ancha country


Coming back to my truck

Snakes and Flowers


A diamondback rattler decided my truck tire was a good place to hang


Beth took this photo using the zoom feature sitting inside the truck


Hedgehog cactus bloom

 

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