Sedona Monsoon

Nothing quite like a hiking adventure in Sedona, what could possibly be better? How about a Monsoon storm that's rolling through.

Courthouse Rock

After getting my "Red Rock Parking Pass" for the day. I headed over to Bell Rock, where I met up with Val. All set and ready for an amazing hiking time in Sedona. Light drizzles showered us, when suddenly, Val said, "I hear water!" off we went to find where the roaring sound of water was coming from. Prior to the hike the area received some serious heavy rains that flooded out part of the area.
To our amazement, one of the washes was flowing with a lot of water.

 
Later in the day, we were rocked by some crazy humidity that seemed to have a personal grudge, to make this hike the most miserable ever, with no wind to cool anything down in the least. Except for a most welcome occasional breeze that lasted for but a second, making life good once again. The sound of thunder would crack every once in a while, far off in the distance.

Muddy Waters

Once more we found ourselves at some running water, that looked more like a mud slurry from one of my rock tumblers after it's been tumbling for a week. Still a beauty to behold, the colors of red and greens from the local plants all seemed to dance in a nice harmonious fashion.
 

Sun starting to go down in the area.

 
Eventually, we wound up at Midgley Bridge, doing a bit of exploring around some of the many trails to be found in this area. The Midgley Bridge loop is a pretty quick trail 30 minutes at the most? I actually lost track of time it was so quick. Offering some amazing views of the canyon below, Hiking back to check the other side while there was still some day light left, just in time to watch a rather blueish-pink sunset. Seemed like the perfect way to end such an amazing day.

Sunset!

Already can't wait for my next trip to Sedona!