The weather is fair and is still hovering around 70F, but a storm coming in from California is supposed to bring us rain tonight and tomorrow. With that in mind, we decided today would be a good day for a hike, and there was a good one close by. "A" Mountain/Sentinel Peak. A perfect outing for Buddy. He loves to hike.
The original name of this mountain west of downtown Tucson was derived from its function as a lookout point for the Spanish. In 1915 fans of the University of Arizona football team whitewashed a large "A" on its side to celebrate a victory, and the tradition has been kept up ever since -- the permanent "A" is now red, white, and blue. The Pima village and cultivated fields that once lay at the base of the peak are long gone. During the day, the peak's a great place to get an overview of the town's layout; at night the city lights below form a dazzling carpet.
We had heard that the view from the top was spectacular, and we weren't disappointed. Besides the view of the city, you can also see all five of the mountain ranges that surround the valley.
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