Peak 4618 - Fraser Benchmark Photoset • rwstorm • 2014-01-27 • HikeArizona.COM

Peak 4618 - Fraser Benchmark, AZ

	2014-01-27
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Peak 4618 - Fraser Benchmark

Globe, AZ

Peak 4618 - Fraser Benchmark

Globe, AZ

Hiking	6.30 Miles	2,200 AEG

Hiking	6.30 Miles
	2,200 ft AEG

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HAZ - Group

	BEEBEE	Grasshopper
	Oregon_Hiker

Recent trips to Hackberry Butte led to this memorable hike. Thanks guys for inviting me to get in on the action!

I rate it sort of special because of its remoteness and superb scenery and views. I had often wondered about what it was like in Millsite Canyon. Figured there was plenty of water with all the springs. Sure enough.

The bushwhacking was toughest in the lower portions, but was pretty mellow up high. Views from the saddle and top are simply primo! Following a long break on the summit we followed Larry's most excellent alternate route down. Virtual reality rocks! :lol:

Sprinkles of rain were encountered north of Florence as I drove up in the morning darkness, but not too long into the hike the cloud cover burned off to let the sun shine on this wonderful landscape.

Oddly enough, after not visiting the Superstitions since November 2012, this was my third foray up there in January 2014 (and all along the road to Rogers Trough)!

Hit the Taco Bell in Coolidge on the way home to refuel.

:thanx:

again Larry for driving us over to the start point.

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[ checklist ] HAZ - SOTA ( Summits on the Air )

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[ checklist ] Buzzards Roost Byous Butte Fraser Peak 4618 Hackberry Butte

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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