Blacketts Ridge, Sabino Canyon, AZ

Whoa, too many activities backed up and I have gotten behind.  Plus headed to the land of the Buckeyes, a week later than planned.  Got to make this a quick report and hope the images satisfy as I need to drop more reports in short order.

What is up with that little smudge in the upper right corner.  Beautiful morning for the fitness hike to the top of Blackett's Ridge.  From the parking lot, anything under an hour is a good time.  My fastest is 51 minutes.

The water is flowing from the recent rains as I cross the bridge and take the Phoneline Trail until it breaks left and then I pick up the very steep BR trail.

The first mile is flat to rolling but once that aforementioned bridge is crossed, the next 2 miles has an average grade of 16% but seems much steeper.

Flowers blooming......

…...in many places.

Nearing the top.....

….yippee!  What a great workout.  Make it in 57:09.  How did I ever get 51:06, which is 5th all time on Strava?  

The trail abruptly ends with a good view of Thimble Peak.

Good views all around including looking.....

….into Sabino Canyon as I sit and rest.

A better look of Sabino Canyon where I can see the new, electric shuttle buses taking lots of people to the end of the road.  As I said, much more to come.