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| | Hiking | 3.30 Miles | 2 Hrs | | 1.65 mph |
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| no partners | | | I really enjoyed this hike. I hadn't been on a hike in quite some time with the exception hunting, but I was eager to get back into some real trail-hiking and this was a good one to get me back in the game so to speak. Now this first Sunday in March was a bit overcast and gloomy but showed no signs of rain so I decided to head out, albeit a little late in the afternoon. I passed one other hiker who was finishing up as I was starting the trail and had the mountain to myself after that. The trail was relatively easy to follow with the exception of a few points where some trail spotting was necessary but hey that's part of the fun. I also enjoyed how the trail snaked back and forth over the ridgeline giving views to all directions. It gets a little steep toward the end but I was rewarded with a cool breeze once it flattened out and I had a nice, leisurely stroll the rest of the way to the summit. Just as I was starting back down, the sun finally peaked through the clouds near the horizon giving me some great sunset shots. I watched the orange blaze of what was left of the sunlight sweep towards me across the land illuminating everything with a neon-like radiance. As the light hit me I turned and watched it overtake Lake Pleasant. Very cool sight! I took a few more pictures before watching the sun sink into the horizon. Then, realizing that I didn't have much light left, I began to hustle the rest of the way down the trail hearing burros call out as I did. I eventually made it to my truck before needing to use a flashlight. Great hike close to home! |
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