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| Hiking | 18.80 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 18.80 Miles | 10 Hrs 5 Mns | | 2.50 mph |
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| partners | | Left the House at 3am, picked up the Phoenix portion of the AZT Team, and met Dave on the top of Mt Lemmon at about 6:45. We dropped off a car up top and drove the beginning of our journey today at the old Prison Camp / Prisoner of war camp, the Gordon Hirabayashi (aka hibachi) Trailhead.
The temps at out 7:30 start were perfect. Blue skys, rolling hills, gentle breezes, and a dew still on the grasses. The first six miles of this passage of the AZ Trail takes you past the Riparian area by Sycamore Reservoir, down the East Fork of Sabino Canyon and to the lowest elevation you will be at for the day.
At the 7 mile mark, after loosing 1000' in elevation, was the first highlight for the day, Hutch's Pool. We spent a good amount of time cooling off in the water. Denny did a Cannonball and Joe did a Chair, off the ledge into the water.
Back on trail, A couple miles up, was the second highlight. 3 Turkeys..what the heck are Wild Turkeys doing up here. Hopefully somebody in the group got some decent shots, because none of mine turned out. All three of the birds had yellow or orange tags an inch of so wide by 18 inches long on them. So more than likely some sort of reintroduction program... or maybe they've been tagged for Thanksgiving  .
The rest of this trip was a brutal climb for me. By the time I got to Romero pass I was sucking wind big time. Luckily there was only 6 miles and 3000' in elevation to go. Lack of sleep over the week took it's toll. Denny and Dave pushed forward, while Joe stayed back with me. He must be getting old, he did it last week w/ Denny on the North Rim, and this week with me. I may have to re think my opinion of him. Thanks Joe!
Temps to start the day - low 60's,
Lunch just up from Romero Pass - 80
End of day on top of Mt Lemon - 60
10 passages and under 200 miles to go!
Thanks guys for another memorable trip  |
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry  |
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