It was Friday morning, and a hike to Romero Pools before the heat of the day set in sounded like a great idea. After about 30 minutes into our 4 hour journey, I was out of water, and it was clear that we did not avoid the heat. Ready or not, this hike was no joke. After climbing 1500 feet in elevation, straight up a rocky path, I paused to take a few photos (and to gasp desperately for air).
After about 2 hours of wandering through the desert, right when I was ready to say screw it and turn around to return to a world of a/c, shade, and water coolers, I hear the sound of running water. Thankkkk Goddd. We finally made it! It was unlike anything I've seen. A true oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert: huge pools of water and waterfalls edged by massive cliffs.
Everyone stripped down, and, without any convincing, jumped off the cliff and plunged into the icy waters - a welcome shock after the long, hot hike. There were 10, 20, 35, and 50-foot-high ledges that you could jump off - though, none of us had the guts to attempt the 50 footer. While I was laying back on the warm rock (watching my boyfriend jump from 35 foot cliffs), I realized you can find fun and exciting things to do no matter where you are, even in the middle of the desert.
The hike was tough, but everyone agreed it was soooooooo worth it.
Overview: The whole hike took us about 4 hours - it really depends on how long you want to stay at the pools. The trail was rocky and pretty steeply sloped most of the way.
After about 2 hours of wandering through the desert, right when I was ready to say screw it and turn around to return to a world of a/c, shade, and water coolers, I hear the sound of running water. Thankkkk Goddd. We finally made it! It was unlike anything I've seen. A true oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert: huge pools of water and waterfalls edged by massive cliffs.
Everyone stripped down, and, without any convincing, jumped off the cliff and plunged into the icy waters - a welcome shock after the long, hot hike. There were 10, 20, 35, and 50-foot-high ledges that you could jump off - though, none of us had the guts to attempt the 50 footer. While I was laying back on the warm rock (watching my boyfriend jump from 35 foot cliffs), I realized you can find fun and exciting things to do no matter where you are, even in the middle of the desert.
The hike was tough, but everyone agreed it was soooooooo worth it.
Overview: The whole hike took us about 4 hours - it really depends on how long you want to stay at the pools. The trail was rocky and pretty steeply sloped most of the way.
1 comments:
I CAN'T TO COME THERE IN THE SPRING!!
PS This is me now following your blog
-Marquel
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