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Black Ridge Loop - Mazatzal, AZ
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Black Ridge Loop - MazatzalPhoenix, AZ
Black Ridge Loop - Mazatzal
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking9.55 Miles 2,441 AEG
Hiking9.55 Miles   5 Hrs   21 Mns   2.08 mph
2,441 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 
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One of my favorite hikes within an hours drive. Hiking conditions were prime on this mid April day.

The trail head was the busiest I’ve seen it, but still plenty of parking in the large lot. Pushed off at 6:45 to connect with the AZT/Sunflower Trail which we quickly departed to locate the tread that climbs up to the ridge, and we were off.

Trail conditions to Brunson Tank, and really all the way to Upper Sheep Creek were really good, easy to follow, and only a few overgrown spots to push through.

Once we hit Upper Sheep we decided to make the connection with the AZT/Little Saddle Mountain Trail using a route we had hiked previously that took us by Marion Spring.

After checking out the spring we took a short refueling break and then made our way to the AZT and sailed back to the trail head to a near empty lot.

Great hike.
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[ checklist ]  Brunson Tank  Marion Spring

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Brunson Tank 76-100% full 76-100% full

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Marion Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
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