The short trees (or tall bushes?) made every crag more prominent.

I was in a panorama mood today (I shot even  more that I didn't post online). For an extra large version (551K), click here.

Back down to 3,500 feet, SR 260 weaved around the rock outcroppings.

Just before I reached Cape Verde, I rode over this interesting arroyo.

Past Camp Verde and I-17, I entered Prescott National Forest. This was my third forest of the day, after Tonto and Coconino.

These colorful bluffs rose in the distance near Cottonwood.