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Tortilla Flat - Peter's Canyon Trail, AZ
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| Hiking | 2.50 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 2.50 Miles | 4 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.25 mph |
| 2 Hrs 30 Mns Break | 25 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | I drove out to the town of Tortilla Flat with the intention to do some trail maintenance. I had not been in the area since Jan.10, 2022. It was a group hike to explore Peter's Canyon. We parked in the back lot of Tortilla Flat, hiking east, At the "trail junction" sign, we took the south fork.
Now, fast forward to today's hike. I was planning to hike from the back parking lot, but it appeared to be closed. So, I drove past the creek and parked around the first curve, across from the escarpment. I really wanted to start the trail maintenance from the west terminus of the trail. Instead of hiking the escarpment, which I ended up doing later anyway, T walked back towards the town. I thought it would be easy. After crossing the creek, I began a bushwhack up towards the trail. I was following the pipeline. Instead of connecting to the trail, I came to the "No Overnight" parking sign.
That's when I turned back, walked to the car, gathered my tools, climbed the escarpment (Ugh!), and worked the trail east to west. I doubled back to work the trail south. Not much work needed.
As I approached the trail junction, I was amazed at what I saw. Actually, what I did not see. The sign was gone. Completely gone; replaced by a line of rocks! So disappointing! If anyone has knowledge, I would like to know When?, Who?, and Why?
Anyway, I did not have the stamina for any more hiking so I turned back. That descent down the escarpment is becoming more difficult for this 76-year-old codger. |
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