

Pretty far up the Peralta Canyon Trail, where it starts to get really pretty.

Looking back toward the trailhead, at the bottom of the canyon.

Really cool hoodoo rock formations.


The Weavers Needle, right after leaving the Fremont Saddle and descending.

Weavers Needle.

After passing the Weavers Needle, the trail becomes more open and flat, and shows off some awesome views of the desert.

Weavers Needle from the opposite side, just before the halfway point of the hike.


Black Top Mesa. The trail goes right below that feature.

Looking back toward some crazy buttes.

Weavers Needle, now looking at it from the northeast.

Just some fantastic desert landscapes along the Terrapin Trail. There are so many features all over, creating foregrounds that make the landscape constantly seem like it's changing.

Heading up the final little ascent, Black Top Mesa on the far right.

After the final ascent, the trail is flat and has more great views.

Looking back toward Weavers Needle poking out between some rock formations.

Continue into yet another canyon.

These rock formations can be seen from the Peralta Trail, but this is a much higher view of them. Peralta Canyon is right below them.

Some random little water source in the desert.


Weavers Needle way back there, with lots of Saguaro cacti all over the place.



The final bit of trail before heading down to the trailhead.

Gorgeous views from far above.

Complete the loop, with Peralta Canyon (pictured here) to your right as you descend.
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