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| Elephant Rock Arch - Sierra Ancha, AZ | |
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Elephant Rock Arch - Sierra Ancha, AZ
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| Hiking | 4.10 Miles |
1,150 AEG |
| | Hiking | 4.10 Miles | 3 Hrs 49 Mns | | 1.37 mph |
| 1,150 ft AEG | 49 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Hike #2 for the day was an out and back, off trail trek to the arch below Elephant Rock. We followed a track that Grasshopper and Oregon Hiker blazed in Feb 2014. While I enjoyed this hike as well, the earlier hike on the McFadden Horse Trail left me short on stamina; I had to work very hard to keep up.
We ditched our packs at the bottom of the last ravine before the ascent to the arch, a 600 foot climb in about a 1/4 mile. When we reached the top, I found myself wanting to find a shady spot and sit for a spell rather than boulder hop the short distance to the arch. When I saw a nice flat rock with my name on it, my mind was made up. I got horizontal and enjoyed a nice breeze while Bruce and Joe continued to the arch. It was going to be a struggle on the way back, for me anyway, so I was going to rest up.
I intend to come back out here another day, maybe add on the McFadden Peak trail, which would have been hike #3 today if we had the legs for it. Even Joe said no to that one. |
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