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Montezuma - Miller - Border, AZ
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| Hiking | 14.38 Miles |
3,988 AEG |
| | Hiking | 14.38 Miles | 7 Hrs 7 Mns | | 2.46 mph |
| 3,988 ft AEG | 1 Hour 16 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | I had hiked up to Miller Peak a couple of times previously, but both times I came in from the north via Miller Canyon. I also wanted to check out the southern terminus of the AZT, so decided to do this hike by starting at Montezuma Pass.
My original plan was to hike down to the border, then hike to Miller Peak, and then come back to Montezuma Pass. However, the temperatures were a bit warmer than I would have preferred, so I decided to hike to Miller Peak first in order to get most of the elevation gain done early in the morning. Of course, that meant that we'd finish the hike by going uphill for the last 2 miles, but I figured that was the lesser of 2 evils.
The Crest Trail from Montezuma Pass to Miller Peak had some obvious recent trail maintenance, which helped make for an enjoyable hike on this stretch. It was a bit breezy at the summit, but it wasn't too bad. It was a hazy days, so views weren't as nice as I have seen them before.
Once back at Montezuma Pass, we took a snack break, and then headed south to the border. The border wall was interesting, and we hung out there for a bit before heading back to the TH.
This was an enjoyable hike -- views were great along the way and the trails were in really good condition. |
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