March 13. Mile 100.6 to ~120 Monarch Cavern campground.

Very hot weather. So we started before 5:00.

The sun rise
River bottom with shade

A couple stops and we were at 113.4 before noon to rest in some shade in the river bottom.

We took both sets of iconic tunnels.

Win took the iconic picture at the other end

Leap frogged Lady Bug. Met Asher/Wildflower.

With Asher/Wildflower

Caught up with Pop Tart and Chris at the snack bar.

Snake on the trail.

We threw rocks near the snake until it finally moved.

Cactus

Met Chuck, Eric and Gary.

Then more hikers at the snack bar. That doesn’t even include Pop Tart & Chris who had already taken off.

We looked out over the Saguaro Cactus.

Looking out at the park.

A long, hot day with some great breaks. Then more hiking. And more hiking. And a little bit more. 6:00 pm and the tent is pitched.

Camping at Colossal Cave

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