Monday, April 23, 2018

Gutierrez-Milne Open Space Loop, Tijeras NM, 4/23/18

The All Trails app describes this hike as "4.7-mile lightly trafficked loop that features beautiful wildflowers."  We saw none with the exception of this blooming cactus. Instead of being in its spring-like exuberance, nature looked subdued to say the least. 


We crossed many completely dry stream beds. Winter was dry and I suppose there was not enough snow pack to provide enough moisture for normal spring growth. Sad.

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Patapsco CCC Remains trail, Patapsco State Park, MD, 10/23/24

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