teutonia peak

[goofball]

this is a really nice area in the east mojave national scenic area in california not far off i-15 and accessible from the paved cima road. another 2-3 weeks and the flower bloom would make this hike even nicer. the landscape is an amazing joshua tree forest and mojave desert garden, pictures don't come close to how scenic the terrain is. you can make this a quick jaunt or an all day relaxed wander thru the area.

more info on the area - http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/r...onia-peak.html
http://community.webshots.com/album/577173234qZqgSg - few more pics

one of the open mine shafts in the area




looking north from the saddle




cactus n rock




looking up at trails end between the rocks




fallen joshua tree n rocks




teutonia peak ridge line




taking it in at trails end, viewed from teutonia peak




view north from teutonia peak




looking west over cima dome towards kelso dunes way out there




the broken ridge from teutonia peak




looking back up at teutonia peak from the west side





http://community.webshots.com/album/577173234qZqgSg

[accadacca]

Cool! You are certainly a desert rat dood.