Apr 05 2010

Saguaro National Park Hike – Juniper Basin Overnight Backpacking

Posted by JacQ

Spent a nice weekend with Tessa hiking the Saguaro National Park East to camp overnight at the Juniper Basin Campground. The trail we took was Tanque Verde Ridge Trail in the Rincon Mountains. On the way we saw five different biotic communities: Desert Scrub, Desert Grassland, Chaparral, Oak Woodland and Pine-Oak Woodland. Pretty cool~

JacQ getting readyJeremy getting readyJeremy helping JacQ with her huge backpackJeremy leading the wayTessa the speed racer~Beautiful Saguaro National ParkWe started hiking round 11:45AMCool shot of Jeremy by TessaJacQ is excited to revisit her first backpacking ever from 5 years ago~Short breakJacQ is feeling the weight from the backpack, so Jeremy suggested her using the hiking poles.Photo ops...Taking a snack breakJacQ loves the smell of citrusJeremy and JacQ taking a breakTessa taking it all in~The lovely trail here at Saguaro National ParkGirls being silly~Lots of water drinking since it is so hot here...More trail shotJeremy among the ocotilloView of Tucson from the trailCute purple flowers along the trailMore self portraitCool saguaro...The view here is awesomeView from the trailJeremy and Tessa among the tall grassJeremy in a field of tall grassWe are now above saguaro tree lineTucson is looking further awayBeautiful Saguaro National ParkMore breaks...The gang in Saguaro National ParkJacQ loves pretty patterns in natureVery graphic~More hills ahead~Valley after valley...Tiny pink flowersThe sky was so clear and blue~Juniper everywhere, we should be close to campTessa is getting tiredJeremy having a blastMe trying to keep up while taking lots of photosHeat shape cactusCamp should be another 2.5 miles~Cool trail markersCactus on the rockLove the yellow fruit on the cactusOh, so closeWe are finally here~We did this much faster than last timeFinally to our camp siteNext day morningGetting water from the springJeremy shows JacQ how it is doneJacQ trying to get some fresh filtered water from the springThe gang getting warm by the fireJeremy sharing stories by the fireJeremy trying to heat up his breakfast - FAILEDJuniper Basin signGroup shot before heading back outJeremy leading the wayJeremy and JacQ chasing TessaNow JacQ is trying to keeping up... she is slow on downhillsCreek crossingHeading out is tough when you are sore...Everyone is still on high spirits...Jeremy making his way up the hillCan you spot Jeremy in this photo?More self portraitMore self portrait with JeremyIt started pretty chilly this morning, now the temperature rises as we head downJacQ trying to keep upSaguaro National ParkJacQ posing~I think you can see the "Boneyard" from here~Lots of these pretty little things hereCool treesAlmost half way~Hiking in Saguaro National ParkTucson is looking closer~More ocotilloI love ocotillo, they look so cool~Taking a snack breakYellow flowers along the trailI love these white onesCool cactus that reminded me of TotoroMore cool cactusJacQ's new blister, and the detached toenail from the Grand Canyon hike...Having after hike meal at BK Carne Asada & Hot DogsJeremy's looking tired too...Tessa's big thing of fries with meat and cheese on top!Jeremy also ordered Pollo CaramelosThese lime juice covered yellow chiles are hot!Bacon wrapped Sonoran Style Hot Dog~ Not too bad...
// categories: camping, hiking, national parks, photo gallery, travel //

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