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| Hiking | 6.17 Miles |
1,874 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.17 Miles | 3 Hrs 19 Mns | | 2.34 mph |
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| no partners | | Started 5:40am in order to avoid possible storms. From past experience I know monsoon storms come up at any time. 56 degrees at the start, very comfortable. Clouds around but the sun came out during my ascent. Lots of switchbacks and it's always up, up, up. Started at 7,800' and made it to 9,500'. At the 3 mile mark I felt like I'd had enough of the climbing and switchbacks. Nice views of SF Peaks and hills/mountains to the south and west. I really wanted to get to the top to see if I could see the Grand Canyon, but not to be.
I saw 6 other hikers during my trip. The last two were an older couple about 1/2 mile from the TH. He was 77 and she was about the same. They have a cabin in nearby Parks and hike here frequently. They said they hike to a point about 2.5-3 miles up they call their "lunch spot." It's always fun to meet someone like this and exchange stories. More power to them, I hope to be doing the same in 14 years!
I'm not a botanist so my 77-year-old acquaintance had to introduce me to "Indian TP" (mullein). Fortunately I didn't have to use it. :-)
Went back by way of US 180 thru Flag. On the way out I spotted a deer. |
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