Who is up for a 51 mile thru hike of the Highline Trail #31 that runs along the base of the Mogollon Rim. There is a car shuttle needed and its best to start at the 260 t.h. and go West to the Pine t.h.
I have done this in 2 days, it is quite possible but 3 days is easier on yer dogs. Some interesting things to see along this trail and it has several perennial water sources, temps in mid April to be in the 70/30 range. A food drop might make it easier if there are going to be a larger turnout, which Im hoping for. What do YOU think?
All of those cracks you saw under my feet turned into blisters
No man should go through life without once experiencing healthy, even bored solitude in the wilderness, finding himself depending solely on himself and thereby learning his true and hidden strength
In response to matt gilbert's reply: You obviously didn't read any of our triplogs. We didn't make it that far. We bailed out at Washington Park, and hitched a ride to the Pine Trailhead. We'll have to check out your handiwork another time.
"I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals; I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." A. Whitney Brown
sorry to hear that the it didn't go as planned. Me and a buddy were thinking of doing this trip (in three days though, not two). But I think you just talked me out of that! Glad you all made it back alive and well(-ish).
In response to matt gilbert's reply: Don't let me discourage you! I'm just a puss!
I might see you at the store real soon. I think I need an item or 2 for my 2nd upcoming hiking failure...the Cactus to Clouds hike in CA. See you soon!
matt
"I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals; I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." A. Whitney Brown
matt gilbert wrote:It's true, I didn't read them... until just now.
sorry to hear that the it didn't go as planned. Me and a buddy were thinking of doing this trip (in three days though, not two). But I think you just talked me out of that! Glad you all made it back alive and well(-ish).
Don't let us talk you out of it, a 3 day trip is muuuuch more feasible then our 2 day attempt. The mileage and terrain just don't allow for a 2 day, there's just not enough time in the day. No more 2 day attempts for me, I'll do it in 3 next time.
(Not to mention we had 2-3 hours of snow followed by rain off an on all day, which was unexpected and quite demoralizing...)
No man should go through life without once experiencing healthy, even bored solitude in the wilderness, finding himself depending solely on himself and thereby learning his true and hidden strength
OK. Ritz did a crappy job of developing my pics and putting them on a disc. I guess I'll post some anyway, but they are super-grainy. I'm not sure if it's from the shoddy developing, or if that's what I get from a Fuji disposable. I upgraded to a disposable with a flash though...you know, the high-end disposable. I'm dissapointed.
"I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals; I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." A. Whitney Brown
Maybe the camera was in as crappy shape as we were at the end of the hike
No man should go through life without once experiencing healthy, even bored solitude in the wilderness, finding himself depending solely on himself and thereby learning his true and hidden strength
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