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Dutchman Trail #104, AZ
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Dutchman Trail #104Phoenix, AZ
Dutchman Trail #104
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking20.10 Miles 2,485 AEG
Hiking20.10 Miles   9 Hrs   25 Mns   2.23 mph
2,485 ft AEG      25 Mns Break18 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
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Autumn Foliage Observation Light
Still yellows and golds in Sycamore and Cottonwood.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated

dry Bluff Spring Mountain Canyon Dry Dry
water report recorded in the field on our app Route Scout

dry Charlebois Canyon Dry Dry
No flow at confluence

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Charlebois Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
Reliable in upper pools

dry Crystal Spring Dry Dry

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max East Boulder - Weavers Viewpoint Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
Some pools in East Boulder clear from 104.

dry First Water Creek - Upper Turnoff Dry Dry

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

dry Music Canyon Dry Dry

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Oak Spring Dripping Dripping
water report recorded in the field on our app Route Scout

dry West Boulder - Dutchman Crossing Dry Dry

dry White Rock Spring Dry Dry
water report recorded in the field on our app Route Scout
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