Mazatzal Peak Summit Photoset • Jim • 2016-09-24 • HikeArizona.COM

Mazatzal Peak Summit, AZ

	2016-09-24
	17 by Jim

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Mazatzal Peak Summit

Payson, AZ

Mazatzal Peak Summit

Payson, AZ

Hiking	12.75 Miles	4,300 AEG

Hiking	12.75 Miles	9 Hrs		1.59 mph
	4,300 ft AEG	1 Hour Break	10 LBS Pack

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LindaAnn

I'm surprised so few have done this hike. It is tough, but not impossible, and were it not for a few spots, it wouldn't be bad at all. Someday I want to do this again, and if so, I plan to go up and down the north gully, as that improved stuff a lot. No leg stabbing agave!

Early morning smoke fog lifted from the valley by the summit and views were outstanding, except to the east, but I can live with that. I'm sloppy as a hiker, and it took me two deep shin crapes and a leg stabbing with a spurt of blood, to make the top. Totally worth it! Linda and I spent a relaxing hour on top, and then descending without incident, as it should be. Very good to have a partner and GPS for this, as it upped the confidence level on the descent, which is pretty enjoyable, but slightly questionable if going blind.

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