(Trail Pooch Team, Wicket and Noel posting from Prescott, Arizona)

Hike date: 07/24/2010, Saturday.

Hi trail pooch friends.  Wicket and I decided to head out west of town and tackle a little bit of trail #37 which leads you into the Granite Mountain Wilderness area from Iron Springs Road.  We began our hike under threat of rain, but opted to chance it.  As luck would have it, we had the chance to hike wet. 

Posted at the Trail Head at Iron Springs Rd.

I met a couple a few weeks back at this special spot who were married here.  At that time there was a Juniper pine gracing this gateway to the Granite Mt.. Wilderness.  The high winds that came through this area earlier in the year blew it over. 

This gate about 1 mile in from Iron Springs Rd.  It's where the trail really begins to descend into the G. M. Wilderness.  From here Wicket and I hike on out to the next ridge where we have found ourselves a secluded view point where we I like to take a few minutes to reflect on things.

What View!

Well Noel, What are you waiting on?  Let's head back to the truck!

On the return trip from our inspiration point on trail 37, I finally appreciated the beauty of this century plant that had been hatcheted off a few weeks earlier by a person who'd rather not see it in its full glory, but this time this plant decided to blossom from what was left of its stalk.  Magnificent!  So to the one who chopped this Century Plant off, better take another look at it.  You might decide to leave things as they are the next time you're out looking to chop things up.  Learn to appreciate the living, rather than destroy it. 

Today we met a young lady and her two trail pooches heading up the trail as we were on our way down to the F-250.  A very pleasant woman with two very friendly pups, Andy and Oreo.  I've said it before and I will reiterate; Hikers who hike with dogs, are special people and the pups who hike with humans is what makes it all special out there in the wild.

Well Trail Pooch Teams, "Happy Trails" and remember to "Live Free, Live Wild".

Until the next time when we see you out there in God's Country.  Be safe! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the King Coral Snake that almost ran across my boots on the the way up the 37!.. exciting!  LOL
Wicket and Noel
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