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Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra Estrella
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Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra EstrellaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking5.20 Miles 2,550 AEG
Hiking5.20 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   0.95 mph
2,550 ft AEG
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Having professional geologists along always makes a hike more interesting and educational. My parents were in town from New Mexico, and we took them up this Sonoran Desert classic hike. Perfect, cool day out with great visibility. They found epidote, tourmaline, garnets...all of which I'd never have seen without their help! Always cool to get a new perspective on an old favorite.

The nice cool quartz summit was, for once, unwelcome: it was chilly up there! Afternoon light on the descent made made a spectacular setting.
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