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Barks Upper Canyon Loop, AZ
mini location map2012-03-17
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Barks Upper Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Barks Upper Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking5.80 Miles 2,004 AEG
Hiking5.80 Miles
2,004 ft AEG
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The hike description for this one is rather intimidating, as far as route finding, but we didn't have much trouble at all. The trail is fairly well cairned for the most part and we never wandered too far off the track. Upper Barks is very rugged and quite steep. Getting through it requires a lot of bouldering and some vertical climbs. If you're into that sort of thing, it's a real blast and the scenery is outstanding! I can't remember the last time I took this many photos on a hike. There was also a lot of brush and tall grass, so we tried to stay vigilant for snakes. I think this hike would be better (safer) in cooler temps.

Even though it was Saturday, we didn't see anyone else until we topped out near the overlook. We had just turned on the Cave Trail when a very young couple surprised us coming from the other direction. I don't think they were carrying anything. Glenda asked them if they had come up the Cave Trail and he said, "I don't know." (?!) They didn't know what trail they were on or where they were, but they didn't seem too concerned about it. :? He did ask us where we thought they should go, so I told them to walk out to the overlook and then go back down the Peralta Trail, since that would get them back to the parking lot with no possibility of getting (more) lost. He pointed to the trail we had just come up on and said, "Where does that go?" Don't even think about it! We didn't see anyone again until we were halfway down cardiac hill.

Awesome hike, perfect weather, terrific company! :y:
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