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Goldwater Lakes Double Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 8.02 Miles |
940 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.02 Miles | 4 Hrs 1 Min | | 2.30 mph |
| 940 ft AEG | 32 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | It was 90° in Phoenix, and 77° in Prescott - easy decision. We arrived at the trailhead on Senator Highway at 1425 and headed out. There was only one other vehicle in the parking lot. The blue sky, perfect temperature, fresh pine smell, and chirping birds all contributed to a glorious afternoon.
The trail was very nice, well maintained, with a few rocky aspects. We took the side trail along the south shore of Upper Goldwater Lake. There were approximately 30 kayakers, 50 ducks, and numerous other birds on the lake. We observed Lower Goldwater Lake from above through the trees. We continued along Banning Creek Trail, but the creek was mostly dry, with a few pleasant pools along the way.
We looped back on Hidden Valley trail to Goldwater Lakes trail (jumping out of the way of a couple mountain bikers), then crossed over to the north side of the lakes, making a figure 8. There were a number of people fishing along the shore, but the only catch we observed was made by a bird, which then flew off with its prize.
My injured Achilles tendon started acting up during the last couple miles, but overall this was an excellent day. On the trail we encountered 2 mountain bikers and 2 dog walkers, but no other people the entire afternoon. We stopped at the Palace Saloon for dinner, which was exactly what we needed, then got some ice cream for the drive home. |
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