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Elephant Mountain Summit - Spur Cross, AZ

	2016-01-30
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Elephant Mountain Summit - Spur Cross

Phoenix, AZ

Elephant Mountain Summit - Spur Cross

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	5.98 Miles	1,696 AEG

Hiking	5.98 Miles	2 Hrs 48 Mns		2.70 mph
	1,696 ft AEG	35 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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OK... So this is getting ridiculous. Is Spur Cross Ranch cursed?

First my abort on the long way to Skull Mesa due to major gastroenterological issues, now I lost my nerve just past the Elephant's head within site of the summit. :scared:

I have a major LOVE/HATE relationship with Spur Cross Ranch. :y:

A previous triplog said it was a bit narrow in places. A BIT? I honestly think if I'd had a more confident person with me that could have led, I could have made the summit. Instead, I fell just a bit short. The fortress at the 1st saddle is really cool with the ruins.

All in all, a great hike, gorgeous views. If you are the least bit afraid of heights or narrow ledges, don't attempt this one. Will someone go back out there with me because I'm sick about not summitting!

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Honey Bee

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] HAZ - Selfie Hohokam Surface Structure

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[ checklist ] Cottonwood Creek Elephant Mountain Skull Mesa Sugarloaf Mountain