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Doll-Saddle-Polles-Rock, AZ
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| Hiking | 20.09 Miles |
3,625 AEG |
| | Hiking | 20.09 Miles | 12 Hrs 34 Mns | | 1.95 mph |
| 3,625 ft AEG | 2 Hrs 16 Mns Break | 40 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | I’ve been wanting to make it back out here since my last trip to the area in March.
Since then I’ve been inspired by the hiking options in the seemingly endless amounts of vast unspoiled and seldom seen land.
A late 8am chilly start of course quickly warmed up on the big road walk to tank top weather within the hour or so.
Besides the mystical man in the distance dressed in all white riding a all white horse near Mine Road Spring we did not encounter another human all day.
After climbing up Saddle we explored around Polles for quite some time, had lunch and then headed NE down into the heart of Rock Creek.
Almost got cliffed out while descending one section but a little class 3 climbing filled with catclaw and scrub oak soon led to gentle flatlands.
Once down in RC my mind was blown!
A true untouched, wild and pristine desert riparian paradise that just feels ancient and forgotton.
Two miles of rugged but manageable canyon descending along with a decent amount of tripod time was the highlight of the hike down within the jungle.
We came across a family of coatimundi with one of being the size of small bear cub, I swear that one in particular was so huge it was unreal!
Climbed out of the canyon before nightfall, wandered around some flats that appeared promising for wildlife activity and eventually linked back up with the AZT before complete darkness.
Having walked the good ol’ road back to D Baby in the dark I figured we’d get comfortable play some music, enjoy the headlamp hike and vibe out which eventually led to my friend dropping her iPhone near Boardinghosue Canyon.
I remember when and where she took her jacket off and luckily we were on a road and it was destined to be where the jacket switch occurred which it was, just a little quick 3.2 mile RT detour to make it happen.
Sore legs, stoked on life and a memory card of awesome views, things that seem to be a trend with a solid Mazzy expedition.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial
Desert Riparian Glory! |
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Boardinghouse Canyon |
Pools to trickle |
Pools to trickle |
| | | Dry at crossing but near the mini shack seems to be a nice spring source with reliable clear flowing water and pools. |
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Polk Spring |
Gallon + per minute |
Gallon + per minute |
| | | Gods gift to earth. |
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Rock Creek |
Medium flow |
Medium flow |
| | | A true desert riparian paradise. | | _____________________
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