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KP South ForkAlpine, AZ
Alpine, AZ
Hiking5.99 Miles 1,449 AEG
Hiking5.99 Miles   2 Hrs   53 Mns   2.43 mph
1,449 ft AEG      25 Mns Break
 
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This must have once been an absolute gem!

There are some excellent stretches of scenery here, but there are also some disappointing fire scars. The creek itself looks quite healthy.

It is obvious that the FS has put a lot of work into keeping this section of trail clear. Lots of deadfall has been cut and cleared, and huge cairns have been built to make it easy to connect the dots. Despite the work, it's still a rough trail right now. There must be continual deadfall, and for all that has been cut, there are dozens of trees that cross the trail. The raspberries are taking over, and those thorns will tear you up.

Somehow I'd still recommend this one. It's a treat, and as time passes after the fire, I think it will only get better as long as the FS puts in a little effort to keep it clear, which from the work that's been done so far, I would assume will occur.
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[ checklist ]  KP Cienega  KP Creek
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[ checklist ]  Fire Burn Area & Recovery
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max K P Tank 51-75% full 51-75% full
Plenty of water in the tank, and several trickling streams through the cienega.
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