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Granite Mountain Circumference, AZ
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| Hiking | 21.21 Miles |
2,128 AEG |
| | Hiking | 21.21 Miles | 9 Hrs 14 Mns | | 2.66 mph |
| 2,128 ft AEG | 1 Hour 16 Mns Break | 18 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Bruce suggested this and a Sedona option. Rare to choose against Red Rock but I thought this might be the better option with so much recent accumulated rain. It was immediately obvious, miracle grow green-fest was in full swing. A mile in, we could hear Mint Wash running down below. Bruce had a variation vs the loop we did in 2016. He was excited as it seemed prime. It was running clear, wide, and seemingly impossible to cross staying dry like Sutherland Wash.
Some people take it for Granite but this is probably the nicest weather ever in August. Scary grasshoppers that sound like snakes complete the package experience. I recalled two notable positives and two negatives about the loop. It drags a little on the backside and then there was the bushwhack. Bruce didn't recall the bushwhack until we duplicated the mistake.
The positives are strong. From Blair Saddle to Mint Wash is a mighty inspiring stretch with a few huge pines and the best views of Granite's namesake. Albeit a bit rollercoasterish, Mint Wash Trail is a fab trail.
Synopsis
If good hikes have moments of adversity, this is a good one. The early-on creek crossing returned painful wet feet despite several breaks to attempt drying out. Flora was pretty cool as expected. Occasional clouds and a better-than-average breeze. In the end, worn out in a good way. |
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Substantial for large segments. |
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Baker Spring |
Dripping |
Dripping |
| |  No water flow. The trough is full. Nasty oil sheen. Perhaps drinkable if double-filtered... lol |
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Shroder Tank |
1-25% full |
1-25% full |
| | | Ricky's tank is a glorified mud puddle, maybe 6% full. | | _____________________
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