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| | Hiking | 4.05 Miles | 2 Hrs 24 Mns | | 1.88 mph |
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| no partners | | I had always assumed it was likely some sort of ruins were up on the high bluffs above the Agua Fria at Badger Springs, but I never made any effort to confirm that assumption. My year's old suspicion was recently confirmed when I came across an old triplog of @Hansenaz, during some researching of the area, brought about by my recent re-interest in the Monument. I then came across an archaeological reference to the Badger Springs Pueblo and that was enough to get me back out there.
The Badger Springs Pueblo was a 30-50 room structure at one point and sits atop the high bluffs of Black Mesa just south/downstream of where Badger Springs Wash meets the Agua Fria River. From the trailhead, I headed up the gentle slopes of Black Mesa to its flat "ish" plateau. I then hugged the rim and made my way towards where I thought the pueblo was located. I examined several boulder piles and rock out-croppings along the way looking for glphys, but I only found three sets. However, for me thats a pretty good day, so I was not disappointed. The pueblo was similar to Richinbar in size, but maybe not as impressive in distinct room outlines and portions of intact wall. However, I was still impressed by the size of the ruin and all of the pottery and flaked stone artifacts. After a few minutes at the ruin and a quick water break for the dogs, I returned the way I came. However, I took a more direct line along a fence line back to the wash and then continued on to the river for the dogs. A few fall colors at the river and a light flow, with some significant pools downstream. Just another day in the AFM. |
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