Gates Pass on a Ninja

I took the Ninja out through Gates Pass and Saguaro National Park for some "mental health" exercise. As I rounded the bend to go through the pass, I realized that I was the only one on the road. I opened up the throttle and leaned into the curves... :-)  Here's a video (not mine) of the road through the pass.

Hiked Brown Mountain Trail

Where: Tucson, AZ

Trail: Brown Mountain Trail in Tucson Mountain Park in the Tucson Mountains (where else?) west of Tucson.

When: September 30, 2009

Weather: Bright and sunny with some puffer clouds and a bit of a breeze. Temperatures in the mid-90s.

Birds of note: One cactus wren.

Trail notes: It was a quiet day. Not many birds or animals--especially the two-legged ones--to be seen.