The Wild West: AZ- strolling the Catalina mts and desert trails, cacti in bloom, gorgeous sunset over the mts

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Although it seems to be a gentle incline, elevation increased by 1000' pretty quickly.  The "hike" had us huffing 'n puffing a bit..and the only rest spots were on the nearest rock;  the view from "up there" was something else!   

Next time, I'll be better prepared with real hiking boots, energy bars, more water and a backpack...or maybe I'll just drag out the pics from this trip:)