Madera Peak Photoset • PrestonSands • 2007-09-21 • HikeArizona.COM

Madera Peak, AZ

	2007-09-21
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Madera Peak

Globe, AZ

Madera Peak

Globe, AZ

Hiking	5.50 Miles	2,299 AEG

Hiking	5.50 Miles	4 Hrs	1.38 mph
	2,299 ft AEG

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I had noticed this road one afternoon while working in Globe. It looked like a faint streak of dirt generally heading for the top of Madera Peak. After not seeing the road on the USGS topo map, I finally found it on a Google satellite photo.
An unexpected Friday off left me looking for something to do. So off to Globe I went, with the intention of hiking to the top of Madera Peak (sure, there's a drivable road to the top, but that would be too easy :wink:

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After navigating the maze of residential streets in Miami, I found the correct road into the mountains. I didn't start hiking until noon, which was way too late for the hot and humid weather of the day. I trudged up the steep road, stopping every few minutes to wipe the stinging sweat out of my eyes and to partially cool off in the shade of an oak tree. :sweat:

It was nice to finally get into the pines, where the shade offered some relief. Once on top of the ridge, I was in heaven. Deep canyons and mountainsides covered in green forest brought on a case of sky island fever. When I got to the top, I discovered it was a false summit, so I hiked a short distance to the real summit. I had lunch and relaxed in the shade of an oak, where I discovered a summit register.

I wasn't expecting that. I added my own little entry, then began the hike back down. I figured I'd make better time going down. I did, but the 2 super steep sections were slow going. I got back to my truck in one hour, and proceded to dump ice water on myself :biggrin:

Then it was back home to Safford.
So, in summation: this is a great hike, just don't do it when it's hot!
:sweat:

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Banana Yucca Bear grass Claret Cup Cactus Manzanita Ponderosa Pine

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