The July 5th SCVN Friday Hikes began at the Sky Valley parking lot
where led guide Phil Bentley greeted everyone and covered the SCVN Safety Rules.
This was a six-mile loop connecting three trails, (Aspen Draw, Mt. Lemmon Trail,
and the Meadow Trail) with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.
One of the interest points on this hike was the Lemmon Rock Lookout staffed by the Forest Service personnel.
The original tower was erected in 1928.
On this day we were able to get a tour of the Lookout
since Phil called ahead and talked to the Forest Ranger on duty at the Lookout this summer.
The Osborne Fire Finder.
View down into the Tucson Basin and the Santa Rita Mountains.
After the tour, we took a snack break before continuing the hike.
A little music from our leader.
Always a fun time hiking in the Santa Catalina Mountains. — Images by kenne
Cactus Blossom — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly — Image by kenne
Kenne David Turner’s 1954 GMC Pickup Truck — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Coffee Time (Sidewalk Jazz at Cafe Du Monde, French Quarter) — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Western Sneezeweed Photo-Artistry by kenne
Hiking Sunset and Marshall Gulch Trails On Mt. Lemmon (July 12, 2019) — Images by kenne
It is common for hikers to rest on Sunset Rock taking in the view, especially at sunset.
Looking down on a part of the Sunset Trail where a group of kids are hiking
We pause for the leader to hydrate and take a picture.
Some of the hikers decided to park their asses at Marshall Gulch.
Place d’Armes Courtyard Entrance — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Pipevine Swallowtail — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Cathedral Alley, French Quarter — Photo-Artistry by kenne
Santa Catalina Clouds — Photo-Artistry by kenne
