Elephant Head - South Approach Photoset • johnlp • 2022-12-17 • HikeArizona.COM

Elephant Head - South Approach, AZ

	2022-12-17
	12 by johnlp

Elephant Head - South Approach

Tucson, AZ

Elephant Head - South Approach

Tucson, AZ

Hiking	8.82 Miles	3,277 AEG

Hiking	8.82 Miles	5 Hrs 24 Mns	2.11 mph
	3,277 ft AEG	1 Hour 13 Mns Break

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Quantrell Mine Trail

Little Elephant Head - Santa Rita Mtns

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	chumley	John9L
	trekkin_gecko

Got a text invite to hike both Elephant Heads. Responded with one word, "Yes". It's an epic hike for the scenery, fun, and effort. I don't get out with chumley often enough, and I haven't hike with 9L in years. So it was great to catch up with both of them.
30 degree start at the trailhead. Once we got warmed up and into the sun temps felt perfect. There was some ice on the creek in Chino Basin which is a bit of a novelty for us desert dwellers.
The ascent up Elephant Head went well, as we avoided all but a little exposure along the upper portion. We took a nice break on top before descending and working our way over to Little Elephant Head. The views there are as good as Elephant Head IMHO.
Fantastic hike. Great company. Thanks for driving Kelly.

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