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| Hiking | 10.84 Miles |
2,075 AEG |
| | Hiking | 10.84 Miles | 7 Hrs 44 Mns | | 1.76 mph |
| 2,075 ft AEG | 1 Hour 34 Mns Break | 10 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | I haven’t been in the Superstitions in a while and thought I would try the Bluff Spring Loop. When I arrived at the parking lot about dawn, the lot was already ¼ full on a Saturday. This is a nice loop, and all the trails are in good shape. Thanks to Trail Sponsors Junction Connection, 5hrzns, 1canlcan, Valle Del Oro, and Venture Out.
I’m used to solitude on my hikes, but starting from Peralta TH, I knew I wouldn’t be alone. Nevertheless, I only saw about 20 people over the day. Obviously, most people head up toward Fremont Saddle.
As Joe says in the guide, the Terrapin trail is sketchy at times, but really no problem. The view of Weaver’s Needle really is worth the side trip off the Bluff Spring Loop. For a little video of the scene, check here: [ youtube video ]
Although the forecast was for zero chance of rain, much of the day I could see the rain falling from the clouds but just not making it to the ground. I was not prepared for rain, so it added to the sense of adventure.
Lots of water in the streams, and a very few flowers to be seen. Occasionally [ Desert Globemallow ] , [ Fleabane ] , [ Brittlebush ] , a couple arroyo [ Lupine ] , [ Dakota mock vervain ] . Desert rock pea was frequent, one I had not noticed before.
When I got back to the parking lot, as I would expect on a nice Saturday, it was overflowing, and lively with lots of people talking to the ranger and the volunteer at the trailhead. |
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Wildflowers Observation Light
Occasionally globemallow, fleabane, brittlebush, a couple arroyo lupine, Mock Vervain. Desert rock pea was frequent, one I had not noticed before. |
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Barks Canyon |
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Medium flow |
| | | Lots of water in the slick-rock area. |
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Crystal Spring |
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| | | The stream at Crystal Springs is flowing vigorously just a little bit upstream from the trail. At least 2 L per minute. | | | |
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