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| Hiking | 14.57 Miles |
4,499 AEG |
| | Hiking | 14.57 Miles | 7 Hrs 35 Mns | | 2.03 mph |
| 4,499 ft AEG | 24 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Great solid hike that Chumley put together and was the main hike of the weekend. As a bonus we were able to start from the camp area heading down Goudy Ridge. On the top there was a small cave that we checked out and then the long descent down the ridge. Great views on Goudy Ridge and decent trail except for the thick grass in some sections.
Eventually it drops off the ridge and into Grant Creek where we linked up with that trail. Took a short break at the junction and enjoyed some good strong flow in Grant Creek. Tons of water running presumably due to good monsoon season rains. After lunch we hiked up the trail/road to the next objective Grant Creek Falls.
The falls trail forks off the main trail about a mile to base of Grant Creek Falls. Very impressive falls and with all the rain I'm assuming it was well above average flow. Took another break before hiking back to the main trail.
Continuing up Grant Creek the trail eventually leaves the drainage and switchbacks up the ridge. Despite some fire damage the switchbacks were well maintained and easy to follow. That made the 2000 foot climb much easier than it could have been. It didn't take long before we reached the ridgeline and the eventual trailhead and road.
Unfortunately our vehicle was 3 miles back at camp but Chumley used his social skills and managed to hitch a ridge back to camp. John and I didn't have to wait long before Chumley showed up. Great loop hike! |
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