Dutchman Trail #104 Photoset • ScottHika • 2020-12-26 • HikeArizona.COM

Dutchman Trail #104, AZ

	2020-12-26
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Dutchman Trail #104

Phoenix, AZ

Dutchman Trail #104

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	20.10 Miles	2,485 AEG

Hiking	20.10 Miles	9 Hrs 25 Mns		2.23 mph
	2,485 ft AEG	25 Mns Break	18 LBS Pack

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We decided on a nice post Christmas hike along the Dutchman #104. I burned off a few of my holiday cookies along the way. This was a trans Superstition Mountains north to south route from Fist Water to Peralta (one way). We planned to stay only on the 104 and add perhaps a short side trip for lunch. This is not an elevation hike winding through the canyons with a couple saddles.

The beginning along First Water creek was peaceful. Not a lot of wildlife but a bit of water in the pools. We captured Weavers needle as it briefly blocked out the sun. Heading through Parker pass was nice. I always enjoy the views and the general Palomino - BTM area.

Since I usually take Bull Pass, I noted the loop around upper Black Top Mesa escaped the fire. Off we headed through Needle Canyon and Marsh Valley into LaBarge. Lunch at Charlebois was the highlight for me. We broke some bread and shared some laughs. We noted the very late "fall" colors in the Sycamore and Cottonwood trees. Heading up LaBarge we hit the burn area. The remaining half of the journey had varying degrees of fire damage. The final leg across Barkley basin has been really depressing. It does not look like that area will be recovering for a long while.

We crossed paths with about a dozen people over the day, primarily groups of 3-4 overnighters. Overall a memorable trip with good people.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Arizona Sycamore Saguaro Saguaro - Crested

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] HAZ - Selfie Trail Signs and Markings

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Barkley Basin Black Top Mesa Buzzards Roost East Boulder - Weavers Viewpoint LaBarge Spring Marsh Valley Miners Needle Oak Spring Weavers Needle

Autumn Foliage Observation Light
Still yellows and golds in Sycamore and Cottonwood.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

	Bluff Spring Mountain Canyon	Dry	Dry

	Charlebois Canyon	Dry	Dry
	No flow at confluence

	Charlebois Spring	Quart per minute	Quart per minute
	Reliable in upper pools

Crystal Spring

Dry

	East Boulder - Weavers Viewpoint	Pools to trickle	Pools to trickle
	Some pools in East Boulder clear from 104.

First Water Creek - Upper Turnoff

Dry

	Little Boulder Canyon	Dry	Dry
	Dry on Dutchman's 104 and canyon

Music Canyon

Dry

	Oak Spring	Dripping	Dripping

West Boulder - Dutchman Crossing

Dry

	White Rock Spring	Dry	Dry

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