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| Hiking | 6.50 Miles |
554 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.50 Miles | 4 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.44 mph |
| 554 ft AEG | | 10 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | | been awhile since ive been on the haz site. Since the pandemic advised social distancing, i decided to do a trek to the happy camp water cistern that was made for travelers along the first ‘interstate’ of southern Az, the Old Butterfield Overland Stage & mail route. From the 60,000 49’ers traveling thru on their way to the gold fields of Cali, to the first native runners on these trails centuries if not thousands of years ago. There’s something still captivating walking this area with all the history that happened. You can easily see how the Yavapai and Apaches were able to easily ambush the stagecoaches along the route. Ive seen more than a few piles of rocks to the side of the road. Possibly some old graves of some unfortunate souls that were ambushed maybe? I started from the Shawmut TH, walked north about a mile to the bathrooms. then veered east and headed to Butterfield pass and then eventually cresting at Happy Camp cistern. Very few footprints and even better views! Spent some time pondering who’s who of history that wouldve walked these trails. Then backtracked my way back to the trailhead. This area is still closed to OHV & motorized traffic, THANKFULLY!! So you will have to earn the right to see Happy Camp now by doing the over 8-9 mile rt hike. Its one worth doing!! |
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