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Algonquin - Horsethief - Recreation loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 16.03 Miles |
4,096 AEG |
| | Hiking | 16.03 Miles | 9 Hrs 33 Mns | | 1.84 mph |
| 4,096 ft AEG | 50 Mns Break | 14 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | We've done this loop a few times.
Starting at the northern Algonquin 225 TH, The trail drops 1,100' to Poland Creek. This was the first time crossing here, where we had to look for a place to cross to stay dry. Quite a decent flow here. The trail from here to the collapsing cabin / mining shack, is my favorite section. It's now a super highway after recent maintenance.
Maintenance and/or flagging stops at the Horsethief Canyon Trail. It's still relatively easy to follow except for a section 4.7 miles from the start as you start the last climb to the Recreation Trail. The water was flowing the strongest I've seen, the entire length of this trail.
We've had trouble finding the NE Recreation Trail TH in he past. After bushwhacking to the trail, I followed it back to where it met the Horsethief, to be able to update the official track. The Recreation Trail is still there, just tight in spots.
Based on the maintenance to the northern part of of the Algonquin Trail, we had high hopes for the Southern section that starts at the Senator and drops back to Horsethief Creek. No such luck. This trail has such possibilities with the views. Some of my notes.
11.80 miles - 2:29 pm
This trail is bullschmidt
12.36 miles - 3:04 pm
A lot more dead fall than the last time we came down here.
We cleared a bunch, but barely scratched the surface.
Back down to the creek (and manicured trail), all that was left was a peaceful hike along the creek again and the climb to the TH. |
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