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| Hiking | 5.60 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 5.60 Miles | 3 Hrs 47 Mns | | 1.95 mph |
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| no partners | | | Catalina SP is where Romero Canyon Pools trail head begins. A wide, trail elevates toward the Mont Rose Canyon Pools. These shallow pools are an easy walk from the TH and they're fun to explore, though, at times they can be nearly dry. From there, the trail to Romero pools continues and becomes more typical. The footing is an issue. This trail takes you out of the park boundary into Federal land. Our hike took us up and over many awe inspiring ridges on this sun drenched day. There were many great vista along the way. After several miles of climbing up this trail, I begin thinking that the pools have to be just over the next ridge. Just after the trail leveled out for a good way, we found the Romero Pools. It was around lunch time. Sitting in the sun, we enjoyed the scene: rocky boulders, bright blue sky and the clear, cool pools with the constant gurgling water moving through them. It seemed a little unusual that no one else was at this site. The pools are so worth the effort. At this time of year they were big enough to swim in. There were many nice flat rocks perfect for stretching out on to let the sun warm and dry you. A true gem in the Catalina Mts. |
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| | | We revisited Romero Pools this past February 2019. It was an entirely different scene. All the snow and rain this winter turned the pools into a raging torrent. The sound of rapidly moving water drew our attention to 2 falls. The falls only happen when there's huge snowfalls and rain. We have got to go back later this year and check it out again. | | _____________________
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