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Overview: The first .2 mile follows an old service road to a small meadow. There is no trail from there so it's a matter of picking your way through a few open areas filled with cats-claw, then into thicker vegetation and finally larger trees interspersed with doses of Manzanita so it won't be an easy bushwhack by any means. But the views over the Superstitions are fabulous, especially across to Iron Mountain. Check out the Triplog. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
Most recent Triplog Review
Peak 5822 - Iron Mountain Quad
With temps in the upper-20's and high winds, I'm sure gusting 45-50 mph this was one COLD hike. I planned on using 3 layers of clothing but thankfully I brought more because I used five layers. Even though I was bushwhacking up steep slopes through very dense brush (reminded me of the Manzanita on Mt Peeley) it didn't appear I was sweating at all because the wind kept me so cool.
The summit itself had so much brush around it it was hard to see much, but as I wandered around a bit the views were awesome. I crossed a saddle to a lower peak for more photos before heading back to the car. Good thing it was a steep downhill or I likely wouldn't have made it through the thick brush. I followed fresh deer tracks as much as possible but had to crawl on my stomach a number of times to get through some of the low brush so it was not fun. Eventually I reconnected with the route up and found some clear areas, well clear if you didn't count the knee-high cats-claw all over.
I'm glad this one is done!
The summit itself had so much brush around it it was hard to see much, but as I wandered around a bit the views were awesome. I crossed a saddle to a lower peak for more photos before heading back to the car. Good thing it was a steep downhill or I likely wouldn't have made it through the thick brush. I followed fresh deer tracks as much as possible but had to crawl on my stomach a number of times to get through some of the low brush so it was not fun. Eventually I reconnected with the route up and found some clear areas, well clear if you didn't count the knee-high cats-claw all over.
I'm glad this one is done!
2012-12-20 CannondaleKid
