A few small barrel cacti are on the side of Saddle Horse Canyon, some living, some burned

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A few small barrel cacti are on the side of Saddle Horse Canyon, some living, some burned

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The cacti that were charred in the 2005 brush fires are interesting to look at. I presume they didn't actually ignite due to their high moisture content.

I'm back in an open, grassy area as I hike out of Saddle Horse Canyon

This charred barrel cactus is slowly resprouting after being burned in the 2005 brush fires

Albums: Mojave Preserve and Desert bikepacking trips / Spring 2011: Mojave National Preserve and area bicycle camping / Day 8: Gold Valley bicycle ride and a short hike in Saddle Horse Canyon, Mojave National Preserve

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A few small barrel cacti are on the side of Saddle Horse Canyon, some living, some burned