Redington Pass - AZT #10 Photoset • johnlp • 2020-11-29 • HikeArizona.COM

Redington Pass - AZT #10, AZ

	2020-11-29
	12 by johnlp

Redington Pass - AZT #10

Tucson, AZ

Redington Pass - AZT #10

Tucson, AZ

Backpack	27.00 Miles	4,700 AEG

Backpack	27.00 Miles	2 Days
	4,700 ft AEG

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Kelly and I decided to do an out and back on AZT #10 so we wouldn't need to find a shuttle. Plan was to locate a place to camp a little over half way, then day hike to the north end of the segment and back to camp hauling our cached water.
The first day was cool and breezy. Excellent hiking conditions. The trail is in good shape and scenery is above average. Good views of the Rincons and Catalinas. Saw some mountain bikers and a few hikers near Catalina highway. Mostly by ourselves. Spotted three whitetail deer including a buck.
As we set up camp and ate dinner the wind began to pick up. We had no idea there was a high wind advisory beginning at 2 AM lol. The wind blew 15-20 mph all night. Our tents held up fine. Thankfully temps stayed up in the forties. The previous morning we recorded 28 degrees along Reddington Rd.
After being in our tents for over ten hours we got up had coffee, ate a snack, packed up and headed out wearing all of our cold weather clothing. The wind was now blowing 25 mph with gusts to 45 trying to knock us off the trail. We still made pretty good time and got back to the car before 10 AM. Besides the wind it was a very nice hike.
We stopped in Tucson for breakfast then headed home. Another fun trip. Thanks Kelly!

	West Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	Pool under nearest cottonwood tree.

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