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Black Top MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Backpack11.80 Miles 1,840 AEG
Backpack11.80 Miles   4 Hrs   45 Mns   2.48 mph
1,840 ft AEG45 LBS Pack
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Hiked in Saturday around 1PM with a buddy -- amazing weather. Quite a few day hikers but as we got farther into the park it was just us and a few other backpackers looking for camp. After taking First Water Trail to Bull Pass Junction, we almost missed the turn for Bull Pass Saddle that leads to the top of Black Top Mesa. My buddy and I followed the comments of others on here and found a camping spot on Black Top Mesa a little below the summit with a fire pit (it supported my 2 person tent and his 6 person tent). Easy to find firewood up there, but it burned quite fast so we had to keep collecting more. After setting up camp we left our stuff and hiked to the top of the mesa for some golden hour pics. Beautiful views! Night time temps weren't bad, mid 40s. Hiked down mid-morning on Sunday, following FW trail again, and filtered some water at one of the streams crossing the trail.
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[ checklist ]  Superstition Wilderness - West
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