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| Hiking | 5.71 Miles |
2,200 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.71 Miles | 4 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.27 mph |
| 2,200 ft AEG | | 10 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | The stats for this triplog (Distance, AEG, & Total Time) reflect one way and NOT out & back.
After reaching Razorback in the weeks prior, Golden Dome was on the to-do list. Following the official Razorback guide until you reach the water tanks was a good decision. After reach the water tanks, we followed the only other GPS route listed on-site to reach Golden Dome (Thank you to DixieFlyer for another Goldfields route).
The off-trail hiking from the water tanks to the NW face of Golden Dome can be categorized as steep but only moderately "bushwacky". We purposely veered off the GPS route in this section to explore other options, but quickly returned to the established route.
The Golden Dome structure is very impressive. The golden/yellow rock is scattered with purple rocks in a way that makes it appear like a strange chocolate chip cookie.
We took the NW approach but actually decided to ascend to the right of the previously mentioned chute (circled in red). I felt that an area just to the right of the mentioned chute felt better. I feel like there is always a level of personal preference when it comes to scrambling/flirting with actual climbing. The area to the right has one 12-15 ft section that requires 3 or 4 moves on rock. I would say this one section is on par with a more demanding move you might have to make on the Mummy Lode or Four Peaks Mother Lode.
After completing the mentioned section, you have access to the top. The views are fantastic. Golden Dome towers above the landscape. You have 360 degree views that include Saguaro Lake, Mt. Ord, Four Peaks, The Superstitions, Red Mountain, and the Mcdowells.
If there was a register on the top, I couldn't find it. I should have brought one.
Golden Dome is a gnarly one.
Hell of a day. |
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