Hiking: Westwing Mountain

Today Cierra and I began our hike with NK's (neighbor kid) family. After the initial ascent, we parted ways so that Cierra and I could hike a little further and at higher elevations.
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We hiked 3.4 miles (is that ALL?!). Our highest elevation was 1,896', making our elevation gain 489'.


My pretty girl.


As long as she see's I have the camera, she will pose for me. Cheesy girl.


My son has hiked Westwing Mountain with me a few times. Each time we hike he says he wishes there was a trail along this ridgeline.


Taking a short break, enjoying the views.


Cierra is quite the billy goat.


My dog is in this picture, can you see her?


Views from the trail.


One of my favorite places to stop and rest, in the circle of palo verde trees.


Relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze.


Looking back at the trail we'd hiked.


Pretty rocks.


Cierra, wait for meee...


Views from the trail.