Combining the Finger Rock Trail and the Pima Canyon Trail gives you access to miles and miles of great views and notable destinations – Linda Vista, Mount Kimball – outstanding views up to the top of the mountain, Pima Saddle – a unique view down Pima Canyon from the nearby highpoint, Pima Spring and the lovely bottom of Pima Canyon… But it does require some effort – 13.5 miles, +4860’/-4925′ of elevation gain/loss with a car shuttle between trailheads.
The weather is finally great for lower elevation hikes! On this hike up Finger Rock I especially enjoyed the section above the turn to Linda Vista where the trail winds in and out of small drainages below big cliffs, the feel of the trail underfoot and plants around you constantly changing.
I had hoped to go a bit further than the junction with the Pima Canyon Trail – but I ran out of time and and it is hard to argue with the junction as a stopping spot with the view below just a minute away… 9.5 miles, 3950′ of elevation gain/loss.
Hiked out to the First Dam with Alison and then enjoyed the sunset and city lights.
Feeling a bit under the weather today – couldn’t keep up with Alison as she headed to the dam and had to take a break – just luck that I picked such a beautiful spot.