April 2010 -- Sedona, Arizona USA

The WIN's (Wandering Individual's Network) held a gathering in Sedona, AZ and it was a busy time. We visited friends, took several hikes and had a good time.



Doe Mountain hike was short and steep.



Our group of 10+ took the trail to the top of Doe Mountain. A great lookout from the mesa.



We make it to the top.



Looking down from the top of Doe Mountain. Our cars are in that picture somewhere.




This was the lunch stop. A grand view.




Another view from the top of Doe Mt.




And another view.




We're starting back down Doe Mt.



One night Janet and I visited her longtime friends Gary and Linda Smith.




Perhaps they've had one too many.



Another walk on another day. At the start of the hike, this old falling down building came into view. At one time this was a chicken coop.




This hike didn't last very long. We were stopped by very high water and not wanting to get wet up to our belt line, we opted to try this hike another day.




If one hiking trail is impassable, there is another one to choose. This one is called The Bell Rock Loop.




Bell Rock









Another day and another hike. This one into Oak Creek. From up high---















---to the creek bank.


















The water was high, the creek banks covered with wildflowers. As nice a setting as you can imagine.























And then our trail came to high water. The trail starts again directly across two hundred feet of high water and ankle grabbing downed trees. Again we were turned back.








So, we took a side trail that led to a wash and we climbed until we'd had enough.










Hikers Doug and Handlebar. A great time was had in Sedona.