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| | Hiking | 18.49 Miles | 7 Hrs 43 Mns | | 2.77 mph |
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| partners | | Day 3 in the White Mountains
After a chilly night of camping and another night of the local elk population bugling, we packed up and headed for the last hike of the trip. I swear one of the elk bugled just outside my tent.
East Baldy Trail
It's been more than 10 years since I've done this loop. I think clockwise is the way to go for me. Meadows give way to forests that lead you to and through a rockwall maze, ultimately opening up to an open boulder top. It's a great place for a break and some photo ops.
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Starting at about the 4-mile mark, there is quite a bit of deadfall that looks like it's been there for a while. At the intersection of the East and West trails, we chatted with a couple of cowboys taking a break with their mules. Shortly after that, we crossed paths with fellow HAZer @PatrickL. Great to finally meet you!
We took a short jaunt over to the peak for some photos in a gale-force wind and then returned to the cover of the trees.
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West Baldy Trail
The West Baldy Trail has a different feel, and I really enjoy both the East and West trails. You steeply descend out of the forest, cross the West Fork of the LCR, and then the wide-open meadows start.
Mt. Baldy Crossover Trail
With 3.5 miles to go, the crossover adds some elevation with four climbs, the first being the steepest coming out of the LCR.
It was a fun three days in the White Mountains. Thanks to Kelly and John for the hikes, humor, and storytelling. |
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Little bit of water trickling across the trail
