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8,570 AEG |
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| 8,570 ft AEG | | 20 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | The purpose of this section was to hike Passages 27 and 28 on the AZT. My mom and I went up early and hiked from Middle of No Where, AZ to Mormon Lake TH. That was the first day, 18.3 miles. Dad and sister picked us up at Mormon Lake TH, and then we all camped near FR751B just north of Blue Ridge reservoir. The next day was another day of hiking for the two of us, and we went back north to Middle of No Where, AZ where our car was, 14.7 miles. The last day, we left a car at camp on FR751B, drove the other car to the Battle of Big Dry Wash (FR300). Dad dropped us off there to hike back to FR741B, 12.5 miles, and he took the scenic way home (he didn't feel like hiking on this trip). In between all the hiking were lots of great memories made in the tent, around the table, and under the stars.
The hike itself was amazing and to me captures everything I love about the vast ponderosa pine forests of northern AZ. Going for endless miles, sometimes through heavy forests, sometimes through light forests, sometimes through meadows, sometimes passing wildlife tanks, just enjoying every bit of the experience along the way. The soft pine needles under the feet, discussing the life cycle of a fern and how it's different than most plants, occasionally some great views like on the Mogollon Rim looking out, and watching the butterflies daintily landing on flowers. God's creation is truly wonderful, and there's nothing quite like passages 27 and 28 bring that to the forefront.
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Box Canyon |
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General Springs |
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