Yep, it’s hot. Really hot sometimes. So what’s a guy to do when he wants to hike in the summer? He gets up at 4:30 in the morning and sets out.
What started out as a personal goal to take 7 sunrise hikes in 7 days has now surpassed 20. It wasn’t for any particular reason – mostly to break up the summer doldrums. In the desert, we look forward to summer ending. And my “for any particular reason” feeling has been well worth it. The desert is a beautiful place:
I will say that it is starting to feel like somewhat of an addiction and I have done a couple of days of “sidewalk” hiking. But in Arizona, even in the neighborhood, you never know what you will see.
Like a tarantula crossing for school:
Or a rattlesnake at “guarding” the trail sunrise:
And apart from feeling better, it is a great time to be out getting some amazing early morning views:
Happy Trails and No Guardrails!
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