The nice open flat trail started out through small trees and desert grass but quickly had us crossing a wash, and led us up towards higher open rocky areas. The area is lush and beautiful anyway, but at this time of year, as the sun rose above the mountains, we were treated to the magnificent explosion of colorful desert flowers in bloom. Colors of yellow, white, orange, pink, red, and purple showed us that Mother Nature had Her paint brush out! 
A little climbing took us to a rocky area with a small waterfall, where we stopped for our snack time. This spot gave us more views of the distant valley and mountain ranges as we rested beneath the tall cacti. The first picture of me is taken at the same spot and pose as last season, only different clothes. This is one of my favorite hikes. 
We headed back along the trail that follows the base of the Catalina Mountains, and many of us just couldn't help but take our time just to take more pictures of the flowers and soak in the natural beauty of such colorful scenery.
Pretty day, great hike, with friends-priceless!
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