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Rim Vista Loop Day Hike Payson May 10, 2008 by Debbie M.
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 Ten Trailblazers – Chuck, Diedre, Janna, Aaron, Carrie, Ted, Ray, Debbie, Craig, and photographer Glenn – joined on May 10 to hike the Rim Vista Loop. |
 Now, Chuck and Craig, don’t take a big step backward. |
We enjoyed stunning views on the one hand.....and tragic tales on the other....
Diamonds mark the trail but the beetle infestation has wrecked havoc in the woods. |
 Twisted trees tell their tragic tale. |
 A horned toad greets us on lichen-covered boulders. |
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 The Rim Vista Trail has many awesome overlooks. |
 I see the diamond on the tree. But where’s our trail? |
| Hikers still enjoyed beautiful weather and camaraderie on this easy hike. |
 We’ve made it the junction, but let everyone catch up. |
 O.K., O.K., where are those navigation satellites? |
Club webmaster was kept busy – is he adjusting camera or GPS? |
| Hike leader took advantage of downed trees for a little ride ’em cowgirl. |
 There isn’t a log around that can throw Debbie! |
 It’s still springtime on the Mogollon Rim. |
With the temperatures quickly increasing in the valley, Rim Vista promises
to be one of the last cool hikes until summer’s end. The trail follows
along the Mogollon Rim, from the Rim Top Trailhead, joining up with the
Military Sinkhole Trailhead, then finishing on the Rim Vista Trail.
When the club hiked this trail in the fall of 2007, parts of the trail were under water but today, there is no sign of water. |
| The hike was completed in less than three hours, allowing for a leisurely lunch stop in Payson. |
 You mean we have to drive back to civilization? Gee whiz. |
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