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| Hiking | 13.17 Miles |
1,480 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.17 Miles | 4 Hrs 43 Mns | | 2.82 mph |
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| no partners | | Finally had a chance to head back up north and finish another section of the BCT that I skipped when I did the last sections with Bruce, Joe, and Wally. I parked along Antelope Creek Road about a quarter mile from where the BCT crosses it. As soon as I pulled into my spot, I saw a small herd of deer in the hills below. They were a little skittish, but took their time enough that I was able to get some nice pictures.
After that, I headed over to the trail and first headed south to where I left off months ago up above Government Spring. It was just under 4 miles in. It was a little bit of a climb getting back up to the road, but not bad. The wind picked up quite a bit heading up through some narrow canyons, it made it even a bit chilly at times. This section of the trail had a lot of switchbacks and even more sharp bends and turns. Very crooked track as it heads down into this area.
Once I got back to the road, I headed northbound on the trail for about 2.5 miles. The first 2 miles from the road is just another dirt road. an RV was parked along it a half mile in. The road/trail climbs to a high point, then descends to where the singletrack picks up and ascends again. an old corral and windmill are at the beginning of the singletrack. Turned around after 2.5 miles in and finished up with just over 13 miles for the day. didn't see any other hikers, bikers, horseriders, etc. Lots of traffic on Antelope Creek Road. Temps were very mild and cool. the winds picked up at times, making things cooler. Perfect weather before the heat hits in another month. |
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