Rain,,,,Again?!? Ya Got to Be Kidding Me.

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.