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Peak 3465 Hiero Mtns - Morgan City Wash Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 19.89 Miles |
3,013 AEG |
| | Hiking | 19.89 Miles | 9 Hrs 45 Mns | | 2.34 mph |
| 3,013 ft AEG | 1 Hour 15 Mns Break | 15 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Still dark, the day started off to a brisk and breezy 35 degrees. We covered the 4 miles to the "Big Jim Trail", quickly to warm up. From here you climb +2200' to the summit in less than 2 miles. This is the first time since the end of 2010, that I've done this hike. Back then, there was no defined trail from the end of the "Big Jim Trail" to the top. This has been getting noticeable traffic and has been flagged in spots.
The view from the top is still one of the best in the area. It took a while to re-find the 1902 inscription, but Joe spotted it.
The next person up, should bring a new summit container and log pad. The past records are getting trashed. It was too fragile to take out of the jar.
We picked a route down the backside that was slow going, but not too bad. We luckily ran into the "Burro Flats Loop Trail", saving us some brush fighting. We bailed on target two for the day and set our sites for the Morgan City Wash. The 4.5 miles in the wash drug on, but were easy miles.
On the way we stopped at the Bog Ranch area, right off the wash. This area is a disgrace with all the shot up stuff and shell casings everywhere.
We got out of the wash at Tule Spring and started the cross-country burro trail trek to meet up with the "Walking Jim Trail" and the truck.
Another fine day in the Hieroglyphic Mountains, with still some unfinished business. |
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Tule Spring |
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| | | Catchment was full and pipe was dripping clear water | | _____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry  |
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