Big Horn Peak

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 Linked Guide  • Big Horn Peak, AZ
Type Standard Hike, Climb, etc
 
Start Date 2014-02-01
 
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SpiderLegs
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Big Horn Peak

Post by SpiderLegs »

Going to try and erase the bad memories of this hike from last year. Want to hit Big Horn Peak this Saturday morning. Let's meet behind the Culver's off of I-10 and Avondale Blvd around 8:00 AM to carpool out to the peak. Should be able to hit the trail by 9:00 AM. If you are a fan of bagging desert peaks, off trail adventures and dodging cacti this is the hike for you.
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chumley
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Re: Big Horn Peak

Post by chumley »

I'm in. I-10 and Avondale huh? Isn't that just past the agriculture-check station? ;)
I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies.
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Re: Big Horn Peak

Post by SpiderLegs »

chumley wrote:I'm in. I-10 and Avondale huh? Isn't that just past the agriculture-check station? ;)
Oh come on, from Tempe on a Saturday morning it's a 30 minute drive. Could be worse, it's not Buckeye.

The Culver's restaurant is just south of I-10. Turn left at the first traffic light.
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Re: Big Horn Peak

Post by Hippy »

chumley wrote:just past the agriculture-check station?
almost as far as Peoria! :o
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GoatManMike
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Re: Big Horn Peak

Post by GoatManMike »

How 'climbey' does it get towards the top? Bad memories?
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Re: Big Horn Peak

Post by SpiderLegs »

SPEER wrote:How 'climbey' does it get towards the top? Bad memories?
It's solid 4th class climbing according to previous trip reports. Plus cactus infested, other than the Estrella's the worst patch of cactus I have had to negotiate.
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GoatManMike
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Re: Big Horn Peak

Post by GoatManMike »

Gotcha, yea I wouldn't consider myself a climber. Ive done 4 peaks mother lode , but that's about the extent of my climbing experience. Thanks for the information though, you guys have a fun safe trip!
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