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Well back in AZ and anxious to do some more hiking in the superstitions, I've been looking at a South to north shuttle hike from Peralta to Canyon lake, not too bad, just about 16-17 miles I think depending on the exact trails we opt to take.
I'm going to put this on the calendar for sometime in October, hopefully it will have started to cool down by then. Hop in, in order to do this one we need at least two vehicles. Start early, and get out in the afternoon, and then maybe get some Dirtwater Springs afterwards! Tentatively scheduled for October 24th.

Edit: Changing this one to the Lode! Lets limit this to 5-6 capable hikers.

I vote to hit Black Top Mesa and Marsh Valley on the way-- keep it interesting. Just doing Dutchman to Boulder Canyon might get a little tiresome.

If you do hike south to north you can climb up the south south/east corner of Black Top Mesa, cross over it to the north and take the trail down. If you do it correctly you will top out at the sunburst or slightly to the east of it. Have fun, wish I could be there.....

I am interested in this one, having come in a few miles from both trailheads I have allways wanted to do this hike. Any route will be good for me. If nothing has happened to the Peralta road in the last year I may drive. (4 door sedan) Its a lease so I kind have to take care of it. My max hike is only 12 miles, but I shouldn't need to be carried out and that hike was in about 105 degree temps.

I was thinking maybe, Dutchman to Whiskey to Red Tanks, and then making our way past La Barge and Charlebois and maybe finding the master map before heading out to Canyon Lake. That would be around 18 miles. Any other suggestions for routes? I haven't done Black Top Mesa so we could also go stright towards black top, climb it, and then continue on to Canyon lake as well.

At this point I am leaning toward the Black Top Mesa climb, sounds fun.
So many options.....
How about Bluff Spring #235 to Terrapin #234?
Got to break out the Guide to the Superstions and read triplogs right here at hikeaz.com

Man this sounds fun. I won't be able to do something like this until early next year however...

Im considering changing this to the Mother lode. Im really itching to do it again.... Any takers?

@rally_toad
Hey I'm always up for a Motherlode. Not sure what I'm doing that day though

Well the plan is changed, and now the Mother Lode is on the calendar... 5-6 capable hikers welcome to join.

I'll probably do this before and after that date....but I can't make that particular day.

I'll give up my spot - did the Mother Lode recently - probably will head over to San Jacinto. Have fun!

ehhh... I don't think the Mother Lode is my style...

i'm interested, but won't commit until i'm back to hiking regularly, including some harder and longer hikes

trekkin gecko wrote:i'm interested, but won't commit until i'm back to hiking regularly, including some harder and longer hikes

Read the description and triplogs for the lode... this hike definitely isn't for everyone.

Im still interested, but I don't think my car can handle the road, so I won't be able to drive.
The motherlode will push my limits, maybe some of us can bail and do a brother lode.

dround wrote:maybe some of us can bail and do a brother lode

Getting down from anywhere other than peaks 1 or 4 is probably harder than doing the whole thing or atleast much harder to find your way back from-- definitely for someone with tested route finding abilities. I recommend anyone wanting to do a Mother Lode should try Brown's first and see how comfortable they are with the scrambling. I don't think my back could take more than one peak at a time-- but I have issues. Either way, this is not a hike to be taken lightly.

@Tough_Boots
The Brother lode...they would be going back down peak 1.

I can't wait to do Mt Whitney...so I can give advice to people about it ;)

On another note:
I think Alex said it best... read the triplogs and make sure your capable. Even so....you may have to lend a helping hand :yuck: :yuck: . Not sure which was worst last Sunday or touching multiple dudes butts helping them thru a tough spot on the Mother Lode

@rlrjamy
touché, dog-face, touché

@rlrjamy
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