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Cheops PlateauNorthwest, AZ
Northwest, AZ
Hike & Climb20.10 Miles 7,732 AEG
Hike & Climb20.10 Miles   11 Hrs   30 Mns   1.75 mph
7,732 ft AEG
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I've put thousands of miles on the flying Focus getting to and from hikes and never been pulled over.Chumley is in the car 10 minutes and a Scottsdale Police officer pulls me over on the 101 :o.He goes over to Chumley's window and says he is looking for drunks :SB: .After that I miss my turn off for Bob's by two exits.You all know I can't talk and drive.Pick Bob up and he has a brace on both legs!Turns out he was kidding. Here I thought I would be able to keep up.Met Joe at the Park-N-Ride and there was a police car parked in the shadows across the street.Get to SK and The Hippy is late.That turns into a blessing as Joe and I get to fall on ice and get back up before she sees us :) .
It was about 19 at the trailhead but warmed up quickly on the way to the river.Made it down in about 2 hours with plenty of great conversation and views on the way.The Hippy went as far as Phantom Ranch,did a cartwheel,and headed back up SK to go to work.
Now some more up!Then on to Piano Alley and Utah Flats.This is a pretty cool area and would be fun to explore some more in the future.From there we are at the steep climb to get to Cheops saddle.What a workout!From there it was up to the Cheops Plateau.Joe ate lunch at the Saddle and Bob,Chumley and I ate up top.What a lunch spot.Awesome views.It sure didn't seem like an hour lunch but Joe says it was.I can't remember the last time we took an hour lunch on a hike.Now we had to get down!The other guys did great and with there encouragement and Bob's help I made it too. :thanx: Going back down the side of Cheops is tough going and we took five when we finally hit a trail again.Utah Flats and Piano are still cool going back :) !Next break was at Bright Angel Creek and got some water at Phantom.We also cached some at Skeleton Point.Now the climb out on SK.After a mile or so every one settles into there own pace. Ahhh Tortoise speed.Slow and steady.More great views and great weather.I didn't even throw up :D !We went over to say by to The Hippy at her work then on to get a burger before the drive home.It was great to get to meet and hike with Chumley and The Hippy.Thanks to Bob for putting this trip together and all the help and Joe,always a pleasure.What an awesome trip! :y:
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[ checklist ]  Bright Angel Creek  Cheops Pyramid
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