Well I made my 5th and final hike for this trip. I didn't think anything could rival the Soldier's Trail hike, but this one today comes close. I did the Bell Rock trail which ties into the Courthouse Butte Loop and comes full circle back to the parking lot. You can climb on Bell Rock as far as your nerves will take you. I went up part way, but decided not to push my luck. Actually coming down is more difficult than going up. You do get some magnificent views from the higher elevation. From a distance all of these rocks are very beautiful, but when you get to hike up close it's hard to describe the beauty. Every one of them has a personality and the Courthouse Butte takes on many as you hike around it. Some of the outcroppings almost look like they were hand carved. Mother Nature is amazing. Here are a couple of shots.
Bell Rock
View of Courthouse Butte from Bell Rock
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Courthouse Butte Hike.
I will be heading to Phoenix tomorrow to visit some old friends in Apache Junction. I may also meet up with Tom and Carrie Gibbany who are vacationing in Scottsdale, AZ and watching spring training.
Got some sad news yesterday from Abu. Sharon's auntie Bubbles is in the hospital and her prognosis is not good. Abu will keep me posted on her condition.
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