Author Archives: Merilee

walnut canyon

Superior, Arizona February 22, 2012 Our group ride into Walnut Canyon was a photographers dream.  The beautiful Senoran desert scenes had gorgeous back drops of red  buttes all along the trail. Many wildflowers have started to bloom along the hillsides. … Continue reading

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Martinez Cabin

Florence, Arizona February 15, 2012 Our ride on the Martinez Cabin trail was filled with surprises.  The trail was a memorable drive through stark rocky canyons and beautiful Senoran desert. As we went through Box Canyon, a desert big horn … Continue reading

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box canyon

Florence, AZ February 8, 2012 We took a slow tour to Box Canyon today.  It is a unique and scenic jeep drive through a narrow, steep-walled canyon. As the trail winds through box canyon, the view is just amazing and … Continue reading

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the treasure loop

Lost Dutchman State Park February 6, 2012 On a perfect day for a hike, we took the Treasure Loop trail to the shadow of the Superstitions in the Lost Dutchman State Park.  The trail is a gem at 2.4 miles … Continue reading

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Elvis and the Roller Coaster

Florence, AZ January 23, 2012 Our jeep group took a trail ride on BLM land on a trail called Elvis .  I call it the rock ‘n roll trail.  The pics are of the Squeeze and the Waterfall. an obstacle … Continue reading

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lower ajax

Florence, Arizona January 18, 2012 Our group did some hard core rock crawling up the lower ajax trail.  The rating was difficult  with large boulders and narrow passages.

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