The drive down Lower Fish Creek Hill was easier going this way, we were against the hill instead of next to the cliff. The next viewpoint we stopped was at Apache Lake:
Apache Lake from the viewpoint:
We took the path down to the lower viewpoint. Here is some cholla starting to bloom:
Some prickly pear cactus starting to bloom:
Apache Lake from the lower viewpoint. Much nicer without the power lines:
We drove down and had lunch at the Apache Lake Resort. It was OK.
After the rest of the dirt road we got to paved road again and Roosevelt Dam:
The Dam:
The water is low on this side:
Saguaro cactus going right up to the top of the ridge:
Telephoto showing the saguaro:
They can grow on steep slopes:
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