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| Hiking | 7.80 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 7.80 Miles | 3 Hrs 10 Mns | | 2.46 mph |
| 1,320 ft AEG | 14 Hrs 50 Mns Break | 5 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | This was the second attempt to do this hike. The first attempt failed due to not being able to find the trailhead parking.... Well, the fact of the matter is that there really is no trailhead parking areas. On the first attempt we took the Car and went down to the end of Phoneix Street to the Cypress Trailhead (34.2251820839363, -111.29247060834693). This is a cul-de-sac, Only signs to be found are "No Parking". This is an area of lots of constructions for new houses. There were no trailhead signs with the exception of a little 2" sticker on a small post next to the edge of a building. We did Identify another possible trailhead to this hike at the Boulders Loop Trailhead (34.227968868554356, -111.26212670023746) but couldn't get to it due to the wife not willing to take the car on a dirt road. So we came back the next week in the truck.
The Boulders Loop Trailhead was no better then the Cypress Trailhead. A gate bars entrance to where Google Maps shows the trailhead. Again, No signs. Looks like there is some private property down this road (maybe a resort?). Anyhow, My conclusion on the trailheads is that these people really don't want non-locals hiking the trails. Upon further inspection of the Cypress Trailhead, I think you might be able to park one or two cars there, but don't block the driveways, PAT needs to do something about these trailheads if they want them to be used, or maybe the plan is that it's really just for the locals who know not to pay much attention to the signs.
Anyhow, At the Boulders Loop Trailhead road(Est Granite Dells Road), We parked the truck on the side of the road at the locked gate and were able to get on the trail quick enough.
Once on the trail, it was easy enough to follow, but there were a number of unmarked intersections you will need to use your GPS to ensure you take the right one. Also an odd area where the Stewart trail intersection part of the hike, the trail to take has a number of sticks and logs across it indicating you should not take the intersection, but if you continue on the main hike you will end up somewhere else. Ignore the sticks, and after 30 ft or so you are on the well defined Stewart hike, shortly after getting on the Stewart, metal markers are placed every 1/4 mile.
Scenery was nice, and I did enjoy the hike. |
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Some cacti are starting to bloom. |
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