Hiking in the Catalina's is a joy. Lots of choices, interesting vegetation and varying degrees of difficulty.
After a 1 1/2 hour climb the pools were a welcome relief. Many of our fellow hikers removed their boots to soak their feet in the cool water.
There was actually a lot of water to be found in Catalina State Park.
The birding trail and an unnamed trail to a sweet desert oasis completed our visit.