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| Hiking | 6.93 Miles |
3,186 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.93 Miles | 6 Hrs 15 Mns | | 1.46 mph |
| 3,186 ft AEG | 1 Hour 30 Mns Break | 10 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | Went hiking with some friends, sister, and mom to start off the year. I had always dreamed of hiking Picketpost mountain, ever since we visited Boyce Thompson Arboretum many years ago. Well now is the day! 
It is a huge mountain, with tall cliffs guarding the summit on every side. But sure enough, where there's a will there's a way, and they've made a pretty nice trail up to the top. I would describe the trail as being very similar to Flatiron in the Superstitions. More people have done that hike, so I feel it's a useful comparison. Similar to Flatiron, the first 1/3 or so of the hike is pretty much flat. Then you get into the next 1/3, which is pretty gradual uphill. Then you get to the final 1/3, and that's where the fun begins. There is less "rock climbing/scrambling" that Flatiron, as proven by the fact that my mom, who has acrophobia, was able to hike this trail, but turns around partway up Flatiron. The footing is sure, and I had no concerns about slipping or any danger. After reaching the end of the scrambling portion, there is just a short 0.25-0.5 miles of nice easy trail to get to the actual summit. At the top, there is a trail registry, although all the pages were filled, so if any kind soul is hiking Picketpost soon and wants to take up a new notebook, that would be much appreciated by the hiking community!
Overall, it was a beautiful day, with great scenery and a good group of friends, so I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Till next time, take care and God bless.
Kyle |
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