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| | Hiking | 2.33 Miles | 2 Hrs 16 Mns | | 2.00 mph |
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| no partners | | | Yes, it's a dinky trail, in the heart of the city, with little wildlife and only a few good vistas. But it proved enjoyable if nothing else for the fact I had never done it before. A trail decision here, a possible mountain route there, some little things to keep me interested. After plying over the rocky Mormon Tr yesterday, this was akin to walking on cloud. The up-and-down trail was mostly dirt and small rocks along with my favorite footing, solid rock. I liken the MM Loop to Scarlett Canyon, another urban trail farther north. While the MM is a prettier trail, it is noisier with the HW 51 traffic on the E side. And infested with bike riders. Nice guys but they come upon you out of nowhere. Of the 24 folks I ran into, 17 were atop two-wheelers. Scarlett is trashy, but much quieter with more wildlife and has the added advantage of an accessible summit, Pk 2050, I believe. The centerpiece of the MM Loop, Pk 1922, has no clear trail to the summit and in fact appears daunting from the trail with its steepness, rocks and brush. Did find a potential "S" route on the south and an up-and-around on the west. I could visualize myself up there someday. But maybe it was just the effects of the reputed mercury vapors that linger there in Dreamy Draw. |
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