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| Hiking | 15.50 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 15.50 Miles | 7 Hrs 7 Mns | | 2.55 mph |
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| partners | | Plan A was to do something up north, but the chance of thunderstorms gave us pause. Bruce saw reasonably low temps out near Reavis Ranch and offered that up instead. I was in.
"Thoroughly Therapeutic" were the words Fritski used at the start of his guide for this hike. I would have to agree, even with the occasional burn scar. The long slog up to the saddle was tough, but we made good time. Once down in the canyon floor, it was pure joy. Relatively flat, running water in Reavis Creek, occasional flowers, shade, a couple of Arizona Black rattlers. What's not to like!
We circled the ranch looking at farm relics and checking on the apple and pear trees. So much history. It never ceases to amaze me how the early settlers did so much with so little. I cannot begin to imagine how tough that must have been. Or to deliver his produce from there to...ANYWHERE. Wow!
It was too early for lunch, so we settled for a nice break at the large campsite before heading back. Stopped for lunch in a stand of ponderosa pines a few miles later, then headed back up to the saddle where we stopped for some adjustments before heading down.
The trip down from the saddle was a breeze. We stopped at the Reavis grave along the way. It was getting warm when we reached the creek. We splashed some water on our faces and put some cool, wet rags on our warm heads before continuing on. The last two miles up the hill at the end of a long hike was tough for me. I needed a few short breaks before we made it back to the TH.
The weather was gorgeous for the most part, a tad warm at the end. We saw two solo backpackers as well as a larger group of Boy Scouts, all headed to Reavis Ranch to camp. Just a handful of cars in the lot when we finished.
A little tough at the end, but this was a very enjoyable hike. I would surely do it again.
Good seeing you Bruce! Thanks for driving. |
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