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Cold Water-Tule-Oxbow Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 15.89 Miles |
4,493 AEG |
| | Hiking | 15.89 Miles | 11 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.81 mph |
| 4,493 ft AEG | 2 Hrs 43 Mns Break | 17.5 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | This hike is not for 98% of you out there.
It's not because of the views, they were expansive.
It's not because of the potential to see wildlife, there was sign of Bear, Deer and Elk everywhere. It was not because there was nothing to discover, the Cold Water Spring Area was sweet as was the Gap Creek water fall area.
It was the torture this jaunt put you through. For you 2% out there that are masochists, highly recommended! The trails are faint at best, non-existent in MANY areas. They are steep , rocky, loose, overgrown, blood robbing, clothes ripping, and patience testing. A copy of the GPS track I published for this loop will keep you from getting lost.
It's sad that although I could rate these trails close to a 4 in spots, for the views, the work you have to put in just does not justify the effort.
Other than wildlife, this area has not seen any traffic in years. All in All, I'm glad I did it, it was my first time back in this area to the end of Salt Mine Road.
Another word to the wise, when you are driving in, and get to the area where you have to go through a gate with a sign that says "No turn around" Park right there. If you don't believe the sign (Like me), you will reach a locked gate for the Brown Springs Ranch. From this point you will have to back down a steep loose gravel road. We parked above the warning sign before the gate to the ranch and had a note on my truck saying I was parked on private property. There were no signs indicating that. |
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Brown Springs |
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| | | Located on Private Property. Since it's a working Ranch and the Ranch's Namesake, I'm guessing it flows pretty well. |
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Cedar Spring |
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| | | If there was a spring in this overgrown area, it was dry. |
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Cold Water Spring |
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| | | 20' x 20' of cold clear water. Clear off the upper layer algae to get to the water. | | _____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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