After taking a quick look over the online trail maps, I head out to find a loop in the Red Cliffs reserve. The mission is a success, but there’s too much pavement for my taste, much of it sharp on the feet. It climbs into the volcanic layer, which is equally sharp when I finally reach the T-Bone trail. I only get a little ways on the glorious soft red sandy trail before my feet cry uncle, and I don the Vibrams. A hot day for a run too, but I love discovering trails, and the wildflowers seem especially vibrant today.
Desert Marigold Bloom