Today's hike began at the rather sandy shore of Saguaro Lake. This lake is a result of a series of dams along the Salt River to control the water flow for the city of Phoenix. It is a wonderful asset because of the boating, fishing, swimming and hiking along it's waters. We are a group of 18 today and it is a cloudy day. The temperature is a lovely 70F but the weather is changing and rain is coming tomorrow. We hike along the shoreline including a cove full of mallard ducks and American coots. Then we go overland - up and over gullies - til we arrive at Burro Cove where we have a rest and then return again to our starting point - a 5 mile hike.