 | Karen leaving the Lost Dog Overlook and continuing a short way up the Ringtail Trail. |
 | Teddy Bear or Jumping Cholla. You don't want to mess with any cactus but these are particularly nasty! Ross knows this from a couple of too-close encounters over the years. Click here to read about Teddy Bear Cholla. |
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
New Hike
Today we did a new hike in a new area. In the city of Scottsdale is the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There are several trails in the Preserve with the longest almost 5 miles each way. We parked at the Lost Dog Wash Access Area and hiked up the Lost Dog Wash Trail to the intersection with the Ringtail Trail. From there we hiked up to the Lost Dog Overlook. In all the hike was about 3 miles with about 300' of elevation gain. Next time there we'll probably try one of the more aggressive trails.
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Ouch! "When a piece of this cholla sticks to an unsuspecting human, a good method to remove the cactus is with a hair comb. But because the spines are so well barbed, be prepared to give a good tug."
ReplyDeleteYup! The couple of times I've been attacked (haha) it was a real battle getting the piece off! I now carry a comb in our first aid kit.
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