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| Hiking | 1.80 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 1.80 Miles | 4 Hrs 15 Mns | | 0.51 mph |
| 861 ft AEG | 45 Mns Break | 20 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | I had wanted to hike from the Parker Creek Trailhead east to Aztec Peak. The previous two hikes left me short of that goal. See the triplogs for details. I began the first hike too late in the day. On the second one I did hike all the way to FR487, but did not have the stamina or time to go any farther.
I determined to drive up the Workman's Creek Road (FR487) and hike the Abbey's Way Trail #151 east to Aztec Peak. I began where I left off on May 11, 2020; the circular drive at the northern terminus of the Parker Creek Trail #160.
The drive was interrupted at the narrow bridge over Salt River. ADOT was graveling and tarring the road north for a few miles. I waited for the shuttle vehicle and continued to FR487. After spending some time at the falls, I drove past a couple of campgrounds to the P.C.T. trailhead.
I walked back down the road about 1/4 of a mile to A.W.T. #151. The hike began on the east side of the road. The trail was easy to follow as I meandered through the forest. Trees gave way to more open terrain as I got a glimpse of the lookout tower. I passed through a fallen tree area to an open meadow; the old Peterson Ranch. There were no structures. The trail followed the perimeter. When I reached the other side the terrain changed again. It became more brushy.
Other triplogs mentioned this so I was glad I brought my clippers. I appreciate those who had cleared several patches. I did a little myself, but not all. I just plowed through the rest. There were not that many. It should not be a walk in the park, right? I did wear blue jeans and long sleeved shirt, which helped.
The hike was gaining elevation and there were a couple places where I had to do a double-take to locate the trail.
I was curious as to why the trail was taking me north, but then I came to a switchback and it changed direction. The trail was on an incline in open terrain on the hillside. In a matter of minutes I had reached the peak - Aztec Peak! |
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