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| Hiking | 5.11 Miles |
1,069 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.11 Miles | 3 Hrs 27 Mns | | 2.07 mph |
| 1,069 ft AEG | 59 Mns Break | 5 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | Left home 5:45am, arrived at TH 8:30am. Not much parking in the area so I parked on the side of Poachers Row. Temp in the 50s to start so I put on my fleece. Very comfortable, I'd almost forgotten what it feels like to be somewhat cool! Saw 5 javelina (4 adult, 1 young) on the way in near Lynx Lake. Also several deer where Walker Rd. turns into dirt road. Squirrels, Steller's jays and a horned toad. I keep running into those little guys.
I wanted a hike at decent elevation (6,000+) with some gain. This was an enjoyable hike, filled the bill. Not overly difficult but a decent workout. Trail is rocky so can be tricky on the way down. Good views on top of Mt. Union. On the way back I went down #284 past the gate/junction with #285 about 3/4 mile. Came back on #285 and an easy trip down. Did not see another hiker the whole way.
Road grader on Poachers Row when I got done. Waited a few minutes for him to clear. With the 2 1/2 miles of dirt road on Walker I think I christened my new car! :-) Passed more traffic than I expected coming out, a few dump trucks included.
Wanted to get lunch at Lucky's BBQ in Prescott Valley but it's changed hands and will open again next week. I think it'll be called Nells or something similar. So I went a mile down the road and visited Mortimer Farms. I'd worked with someone in the family during my time at the State.
Gas prices ranged from $3.99 at Cordes Jct (Pilot/Love's) to $5.29 (Mayer?). Most around $4.29. I gassed up on the way back at Cordes Jct.
Saw 2 accidents on the way back. @Kingsnake would've loved it. One by Walker Rd/Lynx Lake turnoff. Traffic going into Prescott backed up to Prescott Valley. The other accident was at 17 and Deer Valley around 3:30pm. |
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