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Eerie view of Superstition Mountain about 1.2 miles into the hike.
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An early morning view of Pass Mountain, from the south side.
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On the southeast side we were passed by a trio of mountain trail speed walkers.
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Saguaro. As far as the eye can see.
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The trail speed walkers, in the white, are gaining on one of our own.
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BAdklite ocotillo. The largest ocotillo I have ever seen.
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The higest point on the trail is at the base of the triangular-shaped brown/orange rock face.
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Deven and Sudarshan are ahead of the pack. Can you see them?
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The hike did have a short steep section. This is about 3.5 miles into the hike.
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There were many small pockets of flowers in bloom.
