rclouse79 Report post Posted July 22, 2013 I really enjoyed this hike, even though its main purpose was training for my high elevation elk hunt. I started out at Catalina State Park (2700 ft) at 5 p.m. last night. I hiked until 9:30 which put me at the top of Romero Canyon where I camped. I hit the trail again at 6:30 a.m. and made the top of Mt. Lemmon (9100 ft) by 9:30. Then I walked down to the Iron Door Resaurant by the Mt. Lemmon Ski resort for a well deserved meal. The sandwich I had was great, and I highly recommend stopping in for a bite if you are up there. Thank you to my wife for meeting me for lunch and giving me a ride back down. I don't think my legs had another 12.3 miles in them even if it was downhill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted July 22, 2013 Looks like a great hike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 22, 2013 Amazing country! How many snakes did you see? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted July 23, 2013 Looks like a great hike. Great photos!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixman Report post Posted July 23, 2013 Amazing country! How many snakes did you see? +1 on how many snakes and or any other critters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rclouse79 Report post Posted July 23, 2013 I didn't see any snakes, but I did notice two black beetles with orange tipped antenna. I thought they were cool and tried to take a picture of them. When ever I would get the camera closer they would keep rotating to turn their rear end towards me. Then one shot a fine spray out of its butt onto my arm. I figured they were probably some rare poisonous beetle and I was about to end up on the show "1000 ways to die", so I left them alone. Does anybody have an idea what they are? I will attach a pic, but it isn't very good due to my uncooperative subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
