Looking south down Peralta Trail - Superstition Wilderness (EXPLORE)

            Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle is one of the most popular trails in Arizona.  About 5 miles roundtrip and about 1,500 Accumulated Elevation Gain.  At the saddle is a spectacular view to the north of Weaver's Needle and the interior of the western Superstition Wilderness. A strong hiker can keep going on down the Peralta Trail and use this as a gateway into the inner Western Superstition Wilderness. 

The little round rock on top of the rocks on the left is called Pivot Rock. The columns on the right are hoodoos from ancient volcanic activity in this area. 

Rain was forecast with temps in the 40's. I figured there would not be (as) many people on this trail in the rain. There were still quite a few people but the parking lot was only about 1/3rd full so not as many people as normal.  So I decided to test my raingear on a nice little hike. Started as a drizzle and was intermittently light rain. Marmot Precip jacket and Sierra Designs pants performed perfectly. I was dry and warm.

Taken in: United States / Arizona (show map)

Taken on: January 4, 2009

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Camera: Pentax Optio W60, f/4.6, 1/80 sec, 6.1mm, ISO 50 (more info) (hide info)

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