Pass Mountain Loop Wind Caves Photoset • ddgrunning • 2014-09-13 • HikeArizona.COM

Pass Mountain Loop Wind Caves, AZ

	2014-09-13
	6 by ddgrunning

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Pass Mountain Loop Wind Caves, AZ

Hiking		Sep 13 2014
		ddgrunning

Hiking	10.33 Miles	2,107 AEG

Hiking	10.33 Miles	3 Hrs 30 Mns	3.10 mph

	2,107 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282

Wind Cave Trail #281

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Hit the loop counterclockwise from the Wind Cave TH at 6 a.m. Clouds on the eastern horizon and a decent breeze kept things relatively cool and shaded for most of the loop. Didn't have to pull out the sunglasses till almost back to the TH. Then we added a quick trip up to the Wind Cave, and managed to stay in the shade for the upper portion of the trail. Traffic was fairly light on the loop trail; more busy on the Wind Cave trail. Lots of ruts in the trail from the recent rain, but no big deal for hiking--probably presents more of a challenge for the mtn. bikers. The beauty of this hike is being able to knock out 10+ miles and still be home by 9:30 a.m.

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Superstition Wilderness - West

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