Aztec Peak via Abbey's Way 151 Loop Photoset • Grimey • 2013-07-13 • HikeArizona.COM

Aztec Peak via Abbey's Way 151 Loop, AZ

	2013-07-13
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Aztec Peak via Abbey's Way 151 Loop

Globe, AZ

Aztec Peak via Abbey's Way 151 Loop

Globe, AZ

Hiking	5.10 Miles

Hiking	5.10 Miles	3 Hrs	1.70 mph

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Completed this hike from the Petersen trail head (AKA Abbey Way TH.) There are some trees down across the trail in the Coon Creek fire area, but they are easily traversed. The route is easy to follow with only slight overgrowth of some kind on thorny weeds - legs got a few scratches. The 3 hours total that it took involved quite a bit of stopping for photos and some lounging around on the top, as well as the requisite climbing of the fire tower. Total "moving" time according to my GPS was 2:15.

FR 487 is open all the way to the top of Aztec Peak. While it is arguably passable by passenger car, there are a few rough spots mainly near Workman Creek Falls where I would personally be very reluctant to drive a passenger car. FR 288 is paved to FR 487 except for a few sections of gravel.

This is a really great hike; not overly strenuous, outstanding views and a great break from the desert heat. The drive up is nice, too.

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