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Moody Point Hike - Sierra Ancha, AZ
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| Hiking | 6.40 Miles |
1,200 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.40 Miles | 6 Hrs 31 Mns | | 0.98 mph |
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| no partners | | Our second day for hiking out of Camp Grasshopper - FR487 near Aztec Peak in the Sierra Ancha. NoNot had joined us the night before and went off to hike the Rim Trail #139. Grasshopper decided to hang out in camp so I opted to hike down the Moody Point Trail #140 then go off trail to the south edge of Devils Chasm for some views.
The Moody Point trail between FR487 and its intersection with the Rim Trail has some sections that are getting over grown with New Mexican Locust. Fortunately I was wearing leather work gloves so had no problems pushing the thorny branches out of the way. The trail was not overgrown after leaving its intersection with the Rim Trail and I was able to make good time (for me). There are some great views along this section of trail following the top of the ridge. I had a planning track for the off-trail to the edge of the Chasm but found it was completely choked with manzanita when I got there so went down the trail a little further scouting for an opening in the brush and had success. The off-trail turned out to be a piece of cake.
My plan was to hike northeast on the spine of a ridge that sticks out from Moody Point - perhaps this is the real Moody Point. There was a great view of the Devils Chasm Ruin. The ridge spine ended in a steep descent down to a very rugged rocky outcropping. I turned around part way down the steep descent - it was getting hot and I would have to take my time going back to avoid overheating. My Frog Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel wrapped around my head, lots of drinking water and electrolyte pills saved the day. I got back to camp by 4:00pm to join NoNot in enjoying GH's spread of delicious hors d'oeuvres. Alway nice to have your camping trip catered.  |
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