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| Hiking | 11.00 Miles |
1,191 AEG |
| | Hiking | 11.00 Miles | 5 Hrs 32 Mns | | 2.16 mph |
| 1,191 ft AEG | 26 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Our hike took place over Palisade Trail #99 and East Fork Trail #39. We had 13 strong hikers, 7 going uphill to Organization Ridge (about 4200 feet aeg) and 6 coming downhill to Prison Camp (thus the low aeg for my track). The trail was in unexpectedly excellent condition and easy to follow. Someone has spent some quality time clearing vegetation and setting up cairns.
I should note that the road access to the Organization Ridge TH is closed off for the winter season. There is plenty of parking space near the exit off Catalina Hwy, and the hike in/out is only about 1/3 mile and not very steep. Just follow the road past the Scout Camp and the Group Camping area.
Surprisingly, there was a good bit of water at Mud Spring; the trough was partially full of stagnant water, and there was flow below the tank. Also, good water pools below Sycamore Dam.
The veiws on the Palisade Trail are outstanding, and best going downhill. Thimble, Blacketts Ridge, Sabino Canyon, Rattlesnake Peak, and Cathedral Peak are visible much of the way. There are several overlook points into upper Pine Canyon (got to try that canyoneering style sometime), however, at one of them, I got buzzed pretty heavily by a guard bee. Don't linger at that point.
Beautiful day for a hike in southern AZ. Didn't see anyone else on the Palisades Trail. Good day out with my hiking buds. |
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