Even the very beginning of the trail has pretty good views of town.
An unknown lizard species spotted along the trail.
Ascending South Mountain.
Lots of good photo opportunities along this trail!
Looking back down at the trail from high on South Mountain.
A large Chuckwalla lizard poses for a photo.
The trail follows a steady, but never overly steep, gradient.
Saguaro cactus are everywhere.
Looking back on downtown Phoenix as the trail climbs higher.
The top of the canyon is surprisingly lush, and the views are great!
Rocky outcrops make a great place to stop for a snack and hydrate.
So much to see!
The top rewards with the vista from Dobbin's Lookout, though you won't have it all to yourself.