Tuesday, March 6, 2012

On the road to Red Rock country

After a slow morning, Easton and I finally hit the road around 10AM. Our first stop was the rest area at Sunset Point. It's not that far from Phoenix these days considering the speed limit is 75MPH, but we use to stop here all the time when I was a kid. Chugging and gasping for air our 51 Chevy needed frequent rest stops after enduring the Black Canyon climb. My Mom, with her walnut sized bladder, required a stop every 50 miles anyway. Sunset Point was always there with dug out toilets and a magnificent view. It's improved a lot with multiple flush toilets, fresh water, vending machines and a special pets only area. I haven't been there in many years, so we stopped just to say we did. Proof below!!




View from Sunset Point - These are the Bradshaw mountains. I spent many summers as a camper and councilor at the YMCA camp tucked up in these mountains. Pine trees, rattle snakes, mountain lions and the best overland hiking anywhere. Those were some great days.



Arrived at the southern entrance to Red Rock country. Stopped for a coffee and to "carb-up" + Easton needed a piddle. Decent place, nice people but no dog cookies!! Oh well, we drove a couple more miles to the trail-head parking lot where Easton struck the pose above. We stretched, gathered our water and headed out to Bell Rock. Tomorrow: Lady, Easton and the long trail back.

4 comments:

JacksDad said...

We stopped at Sunset Point on our last trip back from Flagstaff!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

NO DOG KHOOKIES????????

Wrong!
Wrong!!
Wrong!!!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Meeka said...

Lucky you, you're taking a hike with beautiful scenery. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

Margaret said...

Wow...Sunset Point. I grew up (well, aged) in Phoenix, and we would always stop there...our last stop before home. It is a great place; amazing rest stop. Thanks for the jog to my memory. Your site is terrific.

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