DESTINATION Philomena Spring using Humphrey Summit Trail 1 Photoset
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| Hiking | 8.75 Miles |
2,950 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.75 Miles | 8 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.25 mph |
| 2,950 ft AEG | 1 Hour 30 Mns Break | 15 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | A very good hike and some new terrain was covered, which is always nice. The conditions could not have been better for this, and a bear was spotted in addition to elk and deer. Larry had trouble with his ankle and we decided to descend the other route, which proved to be a bit more scenic and was a really nice way to go. I still prefer to ascend my way, becuase I am better at knowing where I am with regard to elevation, and the views are better overall. You can go faster downhill on the game trail, however.
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I finally visited the hot tub, and spent some more time at the spring. The only draw back for this was myself thinking that I wish I had been a back country skier when I lived in Flag, but that was never a priority. The AZ trail is really nice up here, and it looks like it would be a fun bike ride. The Aspen loop is a cruel series of gentle snake curves. |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
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Philomena Spring |
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| | | The spring is still flowing, but the small creek is dry. Ice caps part of the springs. | | _____________________
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