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Chiricahua Peak from Rustler Park TH
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Chiricahua Peak from Rustler Park THTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Backpack12.00 Miles 1,282 AEG
Backpack12.00 Miles4 Days         
1,282 ft AEG45 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Wonderful 4-day backpacking escape exploring the crest trail for the first time! We bagged peaks and springs, saw plenty of white-tail deer, sweated and froze our butts off between daytime highs and nighttime lows. An AZ classic!
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[ checklist ]  Summit Register Log

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Anita Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
Beautiful small but deep holding pond with clear cool water. Noticeable flow beyond.

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Bear Wallow Spring Dripping Dripping
The tank was full but kind of cloudy. Not enough water to filter down course.

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Booger Spring Dripping Dripping
The concrete tub was full but kind of cloudy. Barely enough water flowing down stream to filter.

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Eagle Spring Dripping Dripping
Very small flow but really nice large clear pool of tasty water contained in the concrete trough. There's an easy to miss short trail to the right of the sign!

dry Headquarters Spring - Chiricahua Dry Dry
Damp area and dark murky water in trough. Not appealing to drink.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Hillside Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
small amount of flow and minimal but clear supply in the tank.

dry Juniper Spring Dry Dry
Not much going on here, but really pretty location.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Ojo Agua Fria Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
Wonderful abundant flow from PVC piping direct from spring.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Tub Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
The trough was disconnected, but a good enough flow was found in the adjacent watercourse.
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