Although none of my activities so far have been impacted by the usually over night rains, today was an exception. I cross the bridge that was flooded last week while finding the water level more normal. A cloudy day with rain forecast for the afternoon. On the distant hill, a lone sunny area stands out. I was headed for 7 Falls, a 9 mile round trip hike. Clouds were building to the south and once I entered Bear Canyon on the center-left, I'd lose the ability to see what was approaching. I encountered a hiking buddy coming the other direction and she said she was bugging out. I kept going and saw..... ….a baby, dreaded Jumping Cholla emerging to some day inflict pain on me. I crossed a stream and decided to check radar. Uh-oh and an advisory was posted for imminent severe weather. I turned around and once exiting the canyon, could see rain in the distance and was entertained by many lighting bolts as I returned. I had considered staying at home and riding but my home is just over that sun drenched ridge and clouds were thickening there too. I jogged some, rain began pelting me and I jogged harder. Just before reaching the visitor center shelter at Sabino Canyon..... ….it began pouring and...... ….pouring. This was the last gasp of rain for the month and was it a good one. However..... ….I am encouraged by the forecast. A return to normal. Got a really good hike coming Friday and a hike tomorrow evening to watch the moon rise over the mountains with 14 others.
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Mark
10/25/2018 08:38:39 am
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