Thanks Wizard for the reply! But just good to catch up down there and see the wolf kids. I'm routing for Tema against the fishes.

Meh: Yes, what you wrote sounds right for the alternate descent. Do a search on this board for Bradford Ridge - you'll find lots of discussion of pros and cons and proper directions, even topo maps posted in the past.

I'm sorry nekkid you had a textile day, and on a Monday to boot. I don't find the Bradford trail more shaded than Bowen myself - I really don't find any shade on the BRT, but maybe it changes depending on season and I only do that trail in the winter. If you leave after the heat of the day on the Bowen trail, you will find shade on most of the entire trail - whenever the sun is low in the sky.

I don't blame Wizard for gravitating on his day toward the Arizona Pool. After the repairs it is looking SWEET. Beautiful.