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Reynolds - Center Mtn Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 15.40 Miles |
3,780 AEG |
| | Hiking | 15.40 Miles | 8 Hrs 52 Mns | | 2.23 mph |
| 3,780 ft AEG | 1 Hour 57 Mns Break | 14 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | I wish this area was a closer drive to my home. I'd be out here way more often.
For me a 3 hour drive. With a 40% change of rain, I was a bit concerned on getting out on FR410 in my 2 wheeled drive vehicle. It ended up being a non-issue.
This hike starts a steady 1,400' climb for the first 3 miles. We passed by Reynolds Creek Falls (Dry), through the thick lush maples, Pines, and Aspens surrounding the Knoles Hole area (not found) and took a break just outside the gate of the historic Murphy Ranch complex. I was surprised to find at least 4 buildings on the property. Three of of the buildings can be seen as you are hiking in on the far south end of the Reynolds 150 Trail.
Back the way we came to meet up with the the trail(33.82768 -110.911791)that goes next to 7677. A GPS Track is very helpful on this one, as it is thin in spots. Some great views once you get to the Rim and then the steep decent to the saddle. We took a bit of an off trail jaunt to check out the popular Grasshopper Lunch overlook spot and do some 'splorin.
Next off on the Center Mountain trail and another winner of a lunch spot on the edge of the rim. There were expansive views all along this trail, all the way until it met up with the Lucky Strike Trail. We took a short trek down the Lucky to see what kind of Views it afforded us. I was not disappointed... on the way back up the lucky, Joe checked out an alcove we spotted on the way down.
The final 4 miles was a Forest Road walk with a stop at Cienega Spring to take on some water.
The road walk was pleasant enough with the forest being thick and lush up there.
With 15 minutes to go we saw our first rain of the day, so carrying the Chrome Dome today was good insurance. Man I love it back in the Sierra Ancha.
The JBM was running around 7-8 early on and cooled down to 3-4 later |
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| | | Plenty of filterable Water in Concrete Trough. I filled bottle directly from hose that fills trough. | | _____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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