Fremont Saddle revisited

Way back on March 8 I ventured back up to Fremont Saddle.  This time I had JC in tow as I had told him of the spectacular views and he couldn't wait to capture them.  While he had been playing pickle ball all winter this was his first real hike and you use totally different muscles.  He was one tired puppy when we were done.  

As we approached the parking lot on our return we heard a loud whoosh and looked skyward to see some parachutes opening as 3 base jumpers leapt off the towering cliffs and landing safely in the parking lot.  

Fremont Saddle is the hike that just keeps on giving.  Jaw dropping views every time.

Saguaros growing right out of the rock all the way up the cliffs

Weavers needle is the prominent feature on the horizon with the lone pine off to the right.  

Buds just starting to come out on the cactus.

Last time out we didn't hike the extra half hour out to the lone pine.  This time we made the extra trek.  Just to the right of the tree you can see a couple of hikers.  There were 4 guys who were making camp and spending the night.  Views at sunset and sunrise would be fabulous.

Proof that we made it. 

That's it for Fremont Saddle for this year.