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map photosGold Ridge Trail #47, AZ
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Gold Ridge Trail #47Payson, AZ
Gold Ridge Trail #47
Payson, AZ
Hiking5.16 Miles 1,561 AEG
Hiking5.16 Miles   2 Hrs   41 Mns   2.04 mph
1,561 ft AEG      9 Mns Break
 
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An escape from the Valley. First time at this trailhead. Probably much more fun in Feb/Mar.

Impressive elevation gain after the first mile. Whole lot of heavy breathing. At 2.6 miles I decided to turn around. The big hill looming in front of me was gonna take a big bite, and I had to go back the way I came. I'll save that one for a day when I'm strong enough to make it all the way and take a loop back on the less steep South Fork trail. Still working on it.

Windy out for the latter two thirds of the hike. Large patches of wildflowers on the southern facing slopes about a third of the way in.

I went for the exercise. My legs are feeling it.
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