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| Carney Spgs Trl - Dacite Hoodoos - Peralta Trl, AZ | |
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Carney Spgs Trl - Dacite Hoodoos - Peralta Trl, AZ
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| Hiking | 6.50 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 6.50 Miles | 6 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.30 mph |
| 1 Hour 30 Mns Break | 15 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | I wanted to hike to the Superstition Peak from the Carney Springs Trailhead. I had not been there for several years. After leaving the Carney Springs Trailhead at 7:30 A.M. I finally reached the West Boulder Saddle at 10:00 A.M. A record for me for the longest duration. I had taken a break about half an hour into the hike as the elevation incline began a noticeable increase. By 9:00 A.M. I arrived at the "false saddle". I took a 20-minute break. My pace slowed for the final 600 feet of elevation increase to West Boulder.
At this point I assessed my situation, determining that Superstition Peak was "NOT" a viable option. I was in no shape to reverse my tracks so I decided to hike east through the dacite hoodoos just north of the "Bunny". The trail took me to the Fremont Saddle. The route was rough, but manageable. Taking the Peralta Trail south to FR77 got me back to the Carney T.H.
A hiker was some distance ahead of me, before I navigated through the wilderness fence. I never caught up. No surprise! There were no other hikers sighted until I reached the Fremont. No surprise there either!
Have you been on the FR77 Peralta Dirt Road lately? One noticeable change is the smoothing-out of the rocky road section just before Peralta T.H. Also, a number of street signs have been set up. What's next? Speed limit signs? |
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