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North Butte-South Butte Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 15.30 Miles |
3,840 AEG |
| | Hiking | 15.30 Miles | 9 Hrs 59 Mns | | 1.80 mph |
| 3,840 ft AEG | 1 Hour 30 Mns Break | 17 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Nice Plan B hike.
Had seen these Buttes from the AZT and always wanted to explore.
Started out cold and the forecast 5-7 mph winds were closer to 25-27 mph.
Scrambled/Boulder hopped up North Butte to some excellent 360 views of the area, including our next climb, South Butte. Decided to find a route off the East side of North Butte, and after one false start, found a manageable route down.
The Wash / Canyon we choose as a route to the Gila panned out, with only one place we had to climb out of the canyon around an obstruction. Now we were on our way across the river and to South Butte.
There was actually a use trail for the easy part of this track. Then it was some more climbing, to the peak, where we had some lunch.
After much deliberation, we picked a route back, that would get us wet crossing the Gila. Turned out to be no big deal where we crossed, the water only being calf high.
Great day with a bunch of goofs...
Video Summary ===> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcjLXgkFW8w
Thanks for driving down there JJ and for introducing me to the Pink Flamingo's |
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