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| | Hiking | 2.50 Miles | 1 Hour 10 Mns | | 2.14 mph |
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| no partners | | The first of a 3-peak day in the far-flung reaches of the state, which Tanya and I had been talking about for awhile, and finally got around to doing. Some driving to get there, but what a great area!
We found 3 short hikes, and Tanya could choose from the ones she wanted. First up was Pole Knoll. We went south on FR 112 for about a mile to a pull-off on the east side of the road. Headed south towards the open, grassy western face of the Knoll and just made our way up. Very easy route-finding and never gets too steep. Found a fenceline at a western false summit, but followed the meadow beside it to the true top. Some HAZ names on top.
The White Mountains are incredibly green and lush right now, and we found out why. First lightning flash across the way at Sunrise Ski Area/Baldy area occurred at 9:37 a.m. I've spent some time in active areas during Monsoon Season, but that might be a record for earliest buildup + strike combo. |
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