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Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 25 2013 3:25 pm
by 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.
Re: Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 25 2013 3:32 pm
by chumley
That sounds fun. What date are you looking at doing this?
Re: Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 25 2013 3:38 pm
by BobP
Oh thats a good one.....If I check my crystal ball....its Thursday Feb 28th ...ok I checked the meetup ;)
Re: Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 25 2013 3:42 pm
by chumley
Yes Bob. I think I see a route you might've posted of this one:
http://hikearizona.com/gps=18946
Re: Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 25 2013 3:49 pm
by 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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Re: Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 25 2013 4:29 pm
by ----
@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
Re: Thompson Peak - West Ridgeline to Summit 6 mi RT
Posted: Feb 26 2013 3:17 pm
by 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.