Sierra de las Uvas -Picnic
We took advantage of the cooler temperatures and cloudless skies on
Sunday and went for a picnic in the Sierra de las Uvas. We drove out
Corralitos Road, admiring the lush growth of grass( and weeds too) that
is currently blanketing the desert. Many of the low water crossings
along the way had a thick deposit of sand in them, put there no doubt
during the recent heavy rains in our area. Approach these very slowly
if you go. We found the area we wanted a short ways after the road
climbs very steeply to a plateau . We had scouted out some very rough
side roads in this area as potential camping spots, and thought we would
use one of them today for our picnic. It was a beautiful spot. The
steep mountains immediately to our west were wonderfully green. The
rocky ravine beneath us held some intrigue.
After eating we decided to explore it, finding that
it still held some water from the rain a few weeks ago. As it has
happened in other parts of this mountain range,wherever one finds these
natural holding places for water- there will be evidence of ancient
peoples. In a short time we found a few petroglyphs and several
grinding holes: a delightful bonus to a beautiful day. Our Scotties
enjoyed the rock-hopping adventure- but when they heard a squirrel in
the brush and their hunting instincts kicked in, we knew it was time to
round them up and head back. It was so lovely to see our desert so green
again. It's been a long time. Get out and enjoy it over the next few
weeks. Note- Be prepared to see some of the most enormous grasshoppers if have ever seen in you life . We were inadvertently squishing the many mating pairs that had wandered into the roadway during our drive.
Labels: hiking, Organ Mountains/Desert Peaks National Monument, petroglyphs, scenic driving
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