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7 by photographer avatarTortoise_Hiker
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First Water TH to Peralta THPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking11.20 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking11.20 Miles   4 Hrs   45 Mns   2.36 mph
1,300 ft AEG
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I had half a day to hike. Grace was nice enough to agree to pick me up at Peralta and take me back to my car. Hit the trail at 5:30 and had to use my headlamp for an hour or so. The weather was pleasent. Within an hour I had seen a Tarantula and Rattlesnake. The snake was a little talkative but not to loud. It was light out now and the views were great. Around the Black Mesa junction I saw my second Tarantula and Rattlesnake. The Rattlesnake was sleeping and looked quite comfy. The views were still great but I was getting a little jumpy. Lots of quail the next couple miles and they had me jumping with each flight. :) Heading up Peralta I came across my third rallesnake and he was a little more vocal! :o :scared: After that I saw one more Tarantula. On to the saddle and it was starting to warm a little.My first encounter with humans(5) was at the saddle and maybe 10 more on the way down. Great hike and A big THANKS to Grace for helping make it happen! :D
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