Ridgeline near, Ridgeline far

Matt Perkins May 8, 2022

A view from the Pyramid trail shows two ridgelines of South Mountain in the foreground with the ridgeline of the Estrella Mountains in the background. There is certainly no lack of opportunities for hiking in this amazing state.

Location: 33°19'8.862" N 112°5'12.45" W

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Watson Lake

Matt Perkins April 18, 2022

Located 4 miles outside of Prescott, Arizona, Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells. The lake and surrounding park are open year-round and are a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and boating. The reservoir has an average depth of 50 feet and was purchased, along with the surrounding land, by the City of Prescott in 1997 to be used as a recreational area.

Location: 34°35'29.184" N 112°24'37.278" W

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Saguaro

Matt Perkins March 13, 2022

The Saguaro cactus is one of the most prominent plants in Arizona. They can tower above the desert with an imposing height over 30 feet tall and weight (when full with water) of up to 4800 pounds. For such a large plant the root structure is relatively shallow with most roots only 4-6 inches underground but spread out from the base as far as the cactus is tall. Provided the right conditions the saguaro cactus can live 150-200 years.

Location: 33°18'12.876" N 112°6'4.728" W

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Trail 104

Matt Perkins February 13, 2022

Trail #104, aka the Dutchman Trail, winds its way through the Superstition Wilderness near Gold Canyon.

Location: 33°24'10.524" N 111°19'45.798" W

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Stone and Water

Matt Perkins January 16, 2022

The Secret Slick Rock Trail in Sedona opens up onto a large Mesa with dips and curves etched into it through years of erosion. These troughs will collect and hold rainwater adding an unexpected element to what is essentially an enormous piece of rock.

Location: 34°49'39.42" N 111°48'13.494" W

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Oak Creek Autumn

Matt Perkins November 28, 2021

The waters of Oak Creek flow by the banks of Crescent Moon Ranch in Sedona Arizona.

Location: 34°49'24.534" N 111°47'59.76" W

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The Narrows

Matt Perkins October 3, 2021

Going off the beaten path, the West Fork Trail continues around the bend for those willing to wade through the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek.

Location: 34°59'33.36" N 111°44'23.538" W

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Dobbins Lookout Towers

Matt Perkins June 13, 2021

A view of the radio towers at the top of South Mountain from Dobbins Lookout.

Location: 33°20'40.974" N 112°3'33" W

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Sedona

Matt Perkins April 18, 2021

A shot of the red rocks of Sedona from across the valley.

Location: 34°50'33.906" N 111°49'32.442" W

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The Seven Sacred Pools

Matt Perkins April 11, 2021

Located along the Soldiers Pass trail in Sedona, the Seven Sacred Pools are fed by a seasonal stream consisting of rain and winter run off. The pools sit along a transition zone between the Oak Creek Mountains and surrounding desert and thus provide a water source for numerous varieties of local wildlife.

Location: 34°53'25.398" N 111°47'8.874" W

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Horseshoe Bend

Matt Perkins March 28, 2021

Carved in part by the Colorado River, Horseshoe Bend sits 4 miles outside of Page Arizona. The stone walls tower 1000 feet above the water below offering a distinct view of the river that has become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. A short walk from the parking lot brings you to a railing roughly centered in the bend and stretching about 20 feet, but past that you can wander right up to the edge of the drop on either side. Although we arrived with plenty of late afternoon sunlight left, Taylor and I had no problem spending the time exploring the area until well after the sun had gone down.

Location: 36°52'48.972" N 111°30'37.788" W

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Mountain View

Matt Perkins February 7, 2021

A shot of the Superstition Mountains during our recent storms

Location: 33°26'13.104" N 111°32'44.598" W

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Canyon View

Matt Perkins January 3, 2021

A view of the Four Peaks mountain range from the shoreline and through the stone walls of Canyon Lake.

Location: 33°32'20.226" N 111°26'29.058" W

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Papago View

Matt Perkins October 11, 2020

I actually shot this panorama a couple of weeks ago when I posted the photo of the palm trees reflected on the water, but there was one section of the panorama that was significantly out of focus………….so I went back. The photo was taken at the top of a small hill that hosts a pyramid in which the remains of the first governor of Arizona, his wife, and their families are interred.

Location: 33°27'6.792" N 111°56'41.058" W

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Telegraph Pass

Matt Perkins September 13, 2020

Overlooking Summit Drive and the city below, Telegraph Pass is one of the numerous hiking trails to be found on South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. While not featured in the photo this was shot from a small stone structure that sits at this location. Called The Sanctuary, it is a well-known feature of South Mountain and provides some respite from the sun when out hiking.

Location: 33°19'38.046" N 112°4'29.586" W

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Red Mountain

Matt Perkins September 6, 2020

Mount McDowell, aka Red Mountain, towers above the lower end of the Salt River and the valley to the west with prominent peaks such as Camelback Mountain in the background.

Location: 33°32'10.8014" N 111°41'50.7148" W

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Alta Trail

Matt Perkins April 19, 2020

On the far west side of South Mountain is the trailhead for the Alta Trail. The hike to the top is a moderate two-mile trek that provides a summit view of downtown Phoenix and the west valley. Depending on what time of year you venture up the mountain you may see wildflowers blooming amidst the rocks.

Location: 33°19'54.6" N 112°7'45.12" W

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Lost Dutchman Stars

Matt Perkins April 12, 2020

This is another shot off Highway 88, although this time I was just outside of Lost Dutchman State Park. Living this close to the desert wilderness, it doesn’t take long at all to get away from light pollution and capture photos of the stars. I was parked on a rise just off the highway and had a largely unobstructed view of the mountain two miles away.

Location: 33°27'9.798" N 111°29'38.94" W

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A-Mountain Flyover

Matt Perkins April 5, 2020

A-Mountain, or Tempe Butte as it is officially called, is a small …well…mountain (although a hill is probably a more apt way to convey it’s size) That sits on the ASU campus in Tempe, Arizona. If you so desire there is a quick 1 mile out and back hike to the top which provides panoramic views of the ASU campus and Tempe Town Lake. Also notable is that the mountain sits almost directly under the flight path for Phoenix Sky Harbor airport and thus provides a great spot for watching local air traffic. This picture was shot a little more than half way up the mountain, shooting against the rocks as the plane flew over.

Location: 33°25'41.37" N 111°56'8.412" W

Marcos De Niza Trail

Matt Perkins February 9, 2020

A friend and I decided to find a less-traveled trail of the offerings on South Mountain. The Marcos De Niza Trail starts at the trailhead off of 48th street, climbs quickly and runs along the ridgeline on South Mountain until meeting up with the National Trail. This picture was taken at the terminal point of our hike but the trail continues on for another 1.5miles before meeting the National Trail at the Buena Vista overlook. The day also highlighted the challenge that is dressing for hikes in Arizona during the winter months. The temperature dropped from near 80 at the start to mid 50’s by the time we made it back to the car.

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