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AZT Passage 31, AZ
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AZT Passage 31, AZ 
AZT Passage 31, AZ
 
Backpack18.00 Miles
Backpack18.00 Miles
18 LBS Pack
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I don't have too many friends (that backpack) so when I was invited to backpack with another couple (Keith and Kelly's first backpack trip together), I jumped at the chance. :y: We were dropped off at Marshall Lake about 9:45 on Friday morning. Not sure of the water situation, so we carried some extra water. There have been no water updates on the AZ Trail app since last year since we are not seeing many thru hikers due to COVID. We were accompanied by Ty, their well behaved Australian Shepherd. I've never hiked with a dog before, but Ty was so well behaved and trained, I hardly knew he was along. He just trotted along and seemed to be enjoying himself. He even carried his own water and food. The trail was beautiful and in great shape, weather was cool, snow covered Humphrey's Peak loomed in the distance. We all enjoyed being in the pines. We took our first break of the day just before reaching Sandy's Canyon. We saw several families and small groups hiking this popular trail. After taking some pictures, having a bite to eat, we were on our way again. The pace was a little faster than I am used to, social distancing was not a problem as I think I was 1/8 mile behind them for most of the trip. And the toenail I will likely lose due to fast hiking will surely grow back one day. The trail took us above Walnut Canyon and we could see a trail that continued below us in the canyon. May need to explore that another day. :)

Our water source at about mile 568.5 was a wildlife water trick tank, It had plenty of filterable water, so we filled up. Keith was feeling a little lightheaded (probably didn't drink enough) and his hips were hurting. I was silently celebrating :DANCE: , assuming the pace would slow down, but apparently Keith has one speed : rambo : and in no time we were back in 5th gear. We decided to start looking for a spot to camp and found a nice area right off the trail. Took a little side trip before going to bed, a short 0.2 mile trip to overlook Walnut Canyon. I could hear the humming of I-40 all night in the distance, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. :zzz:

Our next day was a short trip to complete this section of the AZ Trail. We filled up again with water at the next wildlife water tank. Kelly learned to not squeeze the Sawyer filter bag too hard or it will bust. It busted, but we had all the water we needed. So we hoofed it out of there, started seeing day hikers coming in from FR 303 TH. We were picked up by our driver on the access road south of I-40. Headed into Flagstaff for a real cup of coffee, then headed back to the valley. Another successful trip.
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