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Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 04 2015 4:51 am
by Summitjunkie
Hi everyone! I'm going to be in the Phoenix for a couple weeks in March and I'm looking for some good summit hikes. Half to full day is best, overnight also cool. Flagstaff to Tucson and anything in between. Distance and gain are no concern, just looking for the best around. Snow is ok, no technical though (snowshoe only). Class 3 and below on the rock. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 04 2015 8:29 am
by joebartels
Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 04 2015 5:51 pm
by Summitjunkie
Awesome! I appreciate the tip. I've been looking at the trip reports here on the site too

Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 04 2015 6:53 pm
by toddak
Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 04 2015 10:55 pm
by chumley
@toddak
Kendrick might be a little (a lot) snowy in March. Though as the OP seems to be ok with snow it's definitely a good one. Of course if that's the game plan, why not also mention
Humphreys (Arizona's high point). Just make sure you get a free backcountry permit at the ski area before heading up.
In the desert, I'd recommend
Battleship if you don't mind a few mile hike to get there and back as well as some fun off-trail scrambling to reach the summit. But nothing over class 3.
For a solid trail,
Quartz Peak is a good one.
Off-trail,
Newman might be worth checking out if you prefer total solitude and finding your own way. The views are great up top.
With a mix of lower elevation to start with snow higher up, the Pinals offer 4 trails.
Telephone, Ice House, Kellner, and Six Shooter all get there along with some loop possibilities. Also in the same "hike into the snow" category is
Wrightson.
Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 04 2015 11:20 pm
by kingsnake
Homie! What part of Wisconsin you from?
Unfortunately, Badger Trail is many hours away, and there no Alvarez trails ...

Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 06 2015 11:40 pm
by Summitjunkie
@kingsnake
I have family in New Berlin and Madison

Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 06 2015 11:41 pm
by Summitjunkie
@chumley
Thank you so much for the info!!
Re: Suggestions for March summit hikes
Posted: Jan 07 2015 1:57 am
by trekkin_gecko
second battleship
fun, unique hike
good overview of the western supes