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Wrightson via Temporal to Walker Basin, AZ
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| Hiking | 17.35 Miles |
5,060 AEG |
| | Hiking | 17.35 Miles | 9 Hrs 34 Mns | | 2.43 mph |
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| 5,060 ft AEG | 2 Hrs 25 Mns Break | 14 LBS Pack | |
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| partners | | Our first obstacle was getting around a half decomposed cow on FR72 that would make a skunk blush. Most of the stank washed off the trucks passing through a few running ravines. Just enough lingered at the trailhead to get us hungry for the trail.
We lost the trail a few times in the lower creek shared segment of #595. Nothing of concern, follow the creek when in doubt. The upper part is nice. Friendly brush is nearby most of the way. Weather was nice throughout the day. From Josephine Saddle to the summit we had a steady flow of company on trail.
My favorite part of the hike was from Baldy Saddle heading down Gardner Canyon #143. Views, perfectly scattered pines and clouds cranked out a nice symphony.
Walker Basin Trail #136 was the get us back leg. Two sacred pools above the dam were neat. FR72 to complete the loop.
A pleasure to hike with this fine group. Mike was a little shy but opened up after five seconds. Met Bill Bens out playing in his backyard! Randy hit the big peak in the sky again and joined us for lunch too.
carried 4 qts, consumed 2.8 |
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Autumn Foliage Observation None
None really. A little precursor to Autumn near McBeth. Large swaths of ferns all browned up now. The ravine is a tucked in pocket. |
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Several large blankets of yellow covering slopes. A few nice individual varieties. |
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