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Italian Spring Trail to Spud RockTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Hiking21.00 Miles 5,500 AEG
Hiking21.00 Miles   8 Hrs   31 Mns   2.93 mph
5,500 ft AEG   1 Hour   21 Mns Break16 LBS Pack
 
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Great friggin' hike! Top 5 of the year, for sure, if I had a top 5.

Highlights include, but are not limited to:
o Bagging Mica Mountain, another one of Arizona's top 10 most prominent.
o Views, views, views. From the incredible 360 on Spud Rock (especially the Catalinas. Wow!), to Mica looming over the grassy hillsides in the beginning. They virtually never end.
o Solid distance/AEG that made for a great dayhike and a satisfying approach for Mica.
o 4 benchmarks

No more 20+ milers for a while. My legs didn't have a problem with it earlier this year, but now they start to hit the wall around 17-18. In addition to this, my foot had some sharper pain during the last few miles. I realize now that it's my big toe. Can't say exactly what the problem is, but one thing's for sure - I can't hike for a little bit. Hopefully I don't lose too much stamina by the time it's healed. At least it's happening after I hit 100k. :D

Did I mention the views?
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