Trailblazers going to Black Mesa in the Superstitions. [photo by Li]

Bruce, Jon, Michael, Robert, Ron, Li, Lisa, Cindy, Tamar.

Nine Trailblazers assembled at the First Water parking lot on a fine spring morning grabbing some of the last available parking spots. We started on our way on the Dutchman trail and encountered several small water crossings- a nice result of recent rains. The desert was green, the weather was mild and the trail wasn't busy great conditions for a hike!

There is water in the Superstitions. [photo by Li]

The Superstitions are green. [photo by Li]

Hiking in the green desert. [photo by Li]

We took a break at Parker Pass and again at the junction with the Black Mesa trail and then continued up to the Mesa. Although there was evidence of past fires up there, there were also fields of little purple flowers blanketing the ground. We rested again briefly at the 2nd Water junction and began seeing more other hikers in the area. Heading back, Robert took us off the trail a little bit to see a permanent small pool of water.

Break time. [photo by Li]

Off to the east side of Black Mesa. [photo by Cindy]

Trailblazers with Weavers Needle behind them. [photo by Li]

We continued on until we reached the parking lot and parted ways. A brisk lovely morning in the Spring desert!

Off to Roberts pool. [photo by Li]

Resting just above the pool. [photo by Cindy]