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| Hiking | 5.40 Miles |
1,957 AEG |
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| no partners | | This is a tough bushwhack from the west to two of the Santa Catalinas icons, The Cleaver and Pusch Peak. Our group consisted of Dave (AZdesertfather), Frank, Sharon and moi. We started in a cool shade but ended in the warm sun. A great day. We saw a Bighorn ram just after we left the saddle.
One pointer is to not underestimate the difficulty of getting from the saddle below The Cleaver up to the area where you can climb on up to Pusch Peak. Some climbing experience is very helpful, as is a 15-20 foot rope to assist some folks. It took us about an hour to go 1/4 mile. There are a few places to be really careful, especially after a rain. This bushwhack is not for everyone, but it is enormously rewarding if you don't mind a little pain along the way.
Most people will visit The Cleaver from Pima Canyon Trail (up and back), which is probably the easiest way to get to this unique feature in the Pusch Wilderness. Note: there are no water sources along the west approach. |
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