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| Hiking | 17.01 Miles |
4,405 AEG |
| | Hiking | 17.01 Miles | 10 Hrs 8 Mns | | 2.15 mph |
| 4,405 ft AEG | 2 Hrs 13 Mns Break | 16 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | First, Thanks to Preston for collecting all the GPS Data in this area.
Second, Thanks to Joe for taking the time to paste together all of Preston's tracks into a loop in the area.
My only contribution was coming up with a route that took us off of the planned 2.25 mile road walk on the busy, twisty turny 89a that the original route had us doing.
I found a way, but it appears there is a better choice (Better = Trail vs. no Trail)
We started by caching at the 7 mile mark, avoiding carrying some weight up the steepest portion of the hike.
We parked off 89a and made the clockwise Loop of #503A > Off trail > FR338 > #105 > Off trail > #548 > # 550 > Off Trail > #548 > #547 > Off trail.
While not overly spectacular, each of these sections offered unique views, From the almsost Irish like countryside on the North Side of the #503A, to the Pinal feel of #547 and #548.
My favorite was #548 - Bug Hollow, for the views.
Saw a lot of Pronghorn on the Drive in, and out on this day.
Saw one doe that did not care if we were around on the Mescal Trail and
LOOK OUT DENNY, There's a new Butterfly Whisperer in town.
HERE ==> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i3tdR24 ... ature=plcp |
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
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Mescal Spring |
Dripping |
Dripping |
| | Spring Box was Dry.
Spring area was Damp |
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Walnut Springs |
Quart per minute |
Quart per minute |
| | At least a Qt / Minute.
Clear running water | | _____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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