Esperero Trail #25 Photoset • The_Dude • 2014-01-07 • HikeArizona.COM

Esperero Trail #25, AZ

	2014-01-07
	26 by The_Dude

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Esperero Trail #25

Tucson, AZ

Esperero Trail #25

Tucson, AZ

Hiking	9.30 Miles	3,406 AEG

Hiking	9.30 Miles	3 Hrs 32 Mns		3.03 mph
	3,406 ft AEG	28 Mns Break	11 LBS Pack

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First hike of the New Year, and it did not disappoint! Made it to the Sabino Canyon parking lot a bit before 2 to start hiking after my work was done for the day. The parking lot was really full, and I saw a bunch of people close to the TH, but once I was about 2 miles in the hike was all mine. This one is pretty relentless once you get going, good consistent elevation gain, but nothing too steep. I made it to almost the halfway point of the trail to take a break and turn around. I found a nice dry wash with lots of Emory Oak and Arizona Cypress, and plenty of large boulders just ripe for sittin'. The trail is pretty smooth for the most part, so I could enjoy the views on the way down without having to stare at my feet the whole time to keep from tripping. I will have to hit this one again, hopefully next time with a longer destination in mind.

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