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| GCT 27 to Baker Butte LO, AZ | |
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GCT 27 to Baker Butte LO, AZ
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| Hiking | 21.08 Miles |
1,630 AEG |
| | Hiking | 21.08 Miles | 8 Hrs | | 2.74 mph |
| 1,630 ft AEG | 18 Mns Break | 12 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | It had been over 10 years since Denny and I last traversed this section of the General Crook Trail. This was one of three sections about which we were not confident that we had followed the trail as described in the book I possessed. I had always wanted to return and attempt to pinpoint where we went wrong. The book and map clearly indicated the trail running east of 29 Mile Butte and following Corduroy Wash to GCT MM31. This was further reinforced by my discovery of two GC chevrons in Corduroy Wash during an unrelated hike.
I had initially planned to venture out there in the spring, but the Wilbur Fire/controlled burn in May thwarted those plans.
Fast forward to Thursday. It was time for a walk in the woods. I had a hunch that the book might be incorrect. I decided to dedicate the day to a GC chevron hunt, with a particular focus on exploring a potential route west of 29 Mile Butte after FR144.
To keep a long story short, instead of turning east on FR144 (as per the book/map), I continued straight through. Bingo! I stumbled upon the familiar GC chevrons. I followed these markers all the way out to V31 on the other side of SR87.
My next goal was to investigate the relocated grave of Andres Moreno, as reported by @kingsnake in June ( [ triplog ] ), and then ascend to the Baker Butte LO, which I hadn't visited in over 10 years.
The lookout is no longer staffed (or should I say "personed"?); cameras now scan the landscape.
Upon returning across SR87, I decided to descend into Corduroy Wash and search for additional chevrons. Unfortunately, I didn't find any more chevrons besides the two I had previously mentioned. So, I'm not entirely sure what's happening there.
During the day, I had the pleasure of spotting a mule deer and three elk. It seems that the bulls have finally shed their velvet.
The totals are for the entire hike, and the track has been adjusted to account for the "explorations." Not an exciting hike, but I needed to clear things up. |
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