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Devin Tunnel Haught Rim Romp, AZ
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| Hiking | 13.11 Miles |
2,193 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.11 Miles | 4 Hrs 12 Mns | | 3.32 mph |
| 2,193 ft AEG | 15 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | | Needing to beat the heat and have been seeing a lot of posts about the Rim lately so a 4:30AM drive up the hill started my day. Gabby and I began at the Washington Park TH. I really started feeling that elevation difference the first mile and a half. Even my sneezes couldn't get a full breath! Colonel Devin mostly follows an old road under the power lines the whole way up. Also, this desert cat didn't bring a sweater and the wind blowing almost had me freezing my pumpkin off. I wanted that AEG climbing up the Rim but what's it worth if I didn't enjoy it? Railroad tunnel - check.. Made it up top in one hour. Passed General Springs Cabin and there were several cars at the Fred Haught TH. Anyone remember that movie 'Ferngulley'? Pretty sure it was filmed on location on this trail. (Nevermind it was animated, ok?) Sooooo many giant ferns everywhere it was very lush and beautiful. The trail crosses the creek several times as it heads north away from the Rim. The AZT signs every 500 ft were a little excessive. Went just past where the AZT splits off and then had to turn around due to time and commitments. Saw several elk that scattered immediately when they saw us. Was not looking forward to the return trip down the Rim but the views were really great and the sun felt great. Never thought I'd say that in June. No Mogollon Monster sightings today, but Gabby did walk right over a gopher snake crossing the path, I was really surprised she didn't even smell it. Really enjoyed the forest and nice weather today. |
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