| | -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
| 1 label |  |
|
1 |
-
-
|
| | |
|
| Hiking | 10.00 Miles |
1,804 AEG |
| | Hiking | 10.00 Miles | 6 Hrs 18 Mns | | 2.23 mph |
| 1,804 ft AEG | 1 Hour 49 Mns Break | 15 LBS Pack | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | | Took the harem up to Sedona to check out PreskitJim's Lost Canyon Loop. Parked at Mescal trailhead and took Chuckwagon Trail over to Devil's Bridge trail. We started relatively early so the people traffic was still low on Devil's Bridge. Headed east on a well defined trail off Devil's Bridge for our start to the Lost Canyon Loop. Trail predictably faded as we gained distance from the attraction. Wasn't long before trail was impossible to find at places, GPS track kept us going in the right direction. All 6 of us were shedding blood before long pushing our way through brush and getting poked by cactus and agave. Made it to the eastern most saddle with spectacular views down to Soldier's Pass and Brin's Mesa trails. Found a trail that headed southeast down in to the valley, may have to return to see if it connects up to Soldier's Pass trail. Another trail heads up into the rock formations (north), hard to find the start, but well defined heading up. After some exploring we continued on Lost Canyon Loop, now heading west along the shelf. The shelf trail gets pretty narrow and off camber. Gallydoll and I tried to push through the brush above, but the rest of the crew revolted and we ended turning back to retrace our steps. I think we had a harder time trailfinding on the way back then we did on the way in! Devil's Bridge was now under a full onslaught of visitors and we found ourselves pushing our way though the masses. Hot day, 86 degrees back at the trailhead. 50 cent Frosty's at Wendys in Oak Creek for post hike treats! |
|
Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Cacti were in full bloom! |
|
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Route Editor
Route Scout
