Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT

[Peter_Medal]

Meet up at the 104th Street and Bell Road; "Bell Pass" Trailhead Parking Lot at 6AM.
6:15 a.m. we bounce.

This is all OFF TRAIL summit bag.
The first 1.2 miles is straightlining through some washes and low desert scrub towards the start of the West ridgeline.
Then the fun begins.
We will climb 2400' in cumulative elevation gain over 1.8 miles.
It will be steep, there is no trail.
6 miles round trip.

[chumley]

That sounds fun. What date are you looking at doing this?

[BobP]

Oh thats a good one.....If I check my crystal ball....its Thursday Feb 28th ...ok I checked the meetup ;)

[chumley]

Yes Bob. I think I see a route you might've posted of this one: http://hikearizona.com/gps=18946

[BobP]

@chumley
I've done it a few times hitting various peaks...there is one spot that has lots of cholla but its over fast. There are a couple of mines(small digs) up there. Almost every saddle has a fire ring and lots of .

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@Peter Medal
This event is "locked" right now so no one can sign up. At the top of this page you can set the event date and open it up for others to sign up. I just learned that about an hour ago

[Hippy]

lots of cholla? That sounds fun! ....maybe I should stay home and pack and stuff... If I wake up on time I'll be there.