The Santa Rita Mountains: A Preliminary Investigation

[jbeegoode]

A Holiday drive to investigate the potential of a new area. Got out and walked in spite of the impending storm and cold, when the wind died down.

https://thefreerangenaturist.org/2018/01/01/the-santa-rita-mountains-a-preliminary-investigation/

Jbee

[nudewalker]

One of the advantages of exploring as you did is the lack of leaves and other impediments that bloc the view in summer.  In fact a few unmarked pathways were found when the snow had melted on the dirt surface before melting on the grassy areas. As soon as this frigid weather breaks there are a few places I need to explore before spring. I'm sure there will be a great trip report as soon as you two can get back there for some free range time.

[nuduke]

Really Moody skies, Jbee.  More oil painting than excursion!
John

[jbeegoode]

Yep, the pics can't do full justice, but given a 32 inch screen and blow up, they do show the depth and mass of the vistas. It was luck to get that dash of SN/FRN up the trail on such a dead winter's day with wind and threatening storms constantly.
Jbee