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Potato Patch LoopNorthwest, AZ
Northwest, AZ
Hiking9.00 Miles 2,800 AEG
Hiking9.00 Miles   3 Hrs   34 Mns   2.93 mph
2,800 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
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Off around 2:30PM, proceeding in a CCW fashion around the loop. The car said 64 degrees at the trailhead parking area. The tentative plan was to get Hayden and Aspen. Last time I was here, the gate on the road turned me around, but now I know better. Passed the road on this trip, not thinking it was the road. With all the camps and roads, this trail is confusing to me. Kept going for another 10 minutes or so on the loop, but it didn't feel right and I turned back. Came to the road and confirmed that was the way. Saw snow in the shaded portions up top, which almost turned me back. Not that I had to walk in it, but I am so over snow. Love the steps to the top, beautiful view, headed back down. Felt like a yo yo going down, weaving from one side to the other, but much faster than the ascent.

Got Aspen on the way back. That is a nice little trail. I didn't recall how small an area the actual top was. The water pump was on at the junction. Mileage and gain is a guesstimate. I will get hualapai peak next time.
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