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Reynolds - Center Mtn Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 15.20 Miles |
3,780 AEG |
| | Hiking | 15.20 Miles | 8 Hrs 56 Mns | | 2.19 mph |
| 3,780 ft AEG | 2 Hrs Break | 14 LBS Pack | | |
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Reynolds Creek Trail #150
The hike started off in a forest that felt like bears must be breathing near. It goes up and up which typically I adore. Even at a cool 71 degrees in July, in Arizona, the humidity made this one a chore. Nevertheless I enjoyed the magnificent forest, rising above it and all it had to offer. Along the way we bombed out looking for Knoles Hole Spring. At the end we pondered the former Murphy Ranch parcel.
Center Mountain Trail #142
Not sure if this starts 1.3mi(according to topo) or 2.8mi up #150. We got on via some trail at the 2.8mi junction which skirts the upper western flank of 7677. Then it darts down to a saddle. The views off to the east are awesome. We worked up the edge and got it some more killer views. After we had enough wading through manzanita we headed back to the saddle.
Up #142 was a little push before topping out and a nice stroll along the top. Bruce saw an unidentified patch on satellite that appeared to be an old fire lookout or a helicopter pad. We went to check it out. Just before arriving Bruce says "I wonder if it's a tank". Sure enough he figured it out. Perplexing though as it's about the highest point and wouldn't seem to get runoff from any direction. Next we headed down to the 144 junction.
Lucky Strike Trail #144 (short portion of the upper end)
Bruce wanted to venture down 144 a short ways. I didn't see the point but tagged along. Hole e cow! A tenth of a mile really made the difference in views. Coming back I tried to check out some alcove above. It had a four foot rock pile to assist up a fourteen foot wall. I made it ten feet then chickened out. The hand holds are bomber for those interested.
We followed 144 a short distance to it's upper end.
Billy Lawrence TH to Cienega TH on FS #?
This was a stroll down to FS410. The 40% thunderstorm forecast tried to make good on it's name. Just wind we could hear but barely feel through the thick forest.
FS 410 back to start
This was the least desired leg of the loop. The building thunderstorm kept it interesting. Albeit a road the forest is quite nice. It started to rain just minutes before we completed the loop. Which I found refreshing! |
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