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| Hells Hip Pocket Ridge from Cottonwood Camp, AZ | |
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Hells Hip Pocket Ridge from Cottonwood Camp, AZ
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| Hiking | 19.02 Miles |
4,491 AEG |
| | Hiking | 19.02 Miles | 9 Hrs 25 Mns | | 2.27 mph |
| 4,491 ft AEG | 1 Hour 3 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Minimal worthy hiking in recent months so I was excited to get out and put my Darn Tough tactical socks to use. Out of the three options I suggested, Bruce decided this involved the least BS.
Lower Soldier Camp Trail #84
The 2021 knee-high grass is gone [ photo ] . I like the option and views. OnAllGaiX masses tip: Trail blows, stay away.
FR401A
Majority of this hike, not for road haters. Buncha Four Peaks on the horizon views. Saguaros galore. The majority are standing proud, some singed, a few arched skeletons, occasional torched areas. Views of the lakes, Salt River, and outstanding terrain.
Alder Creek Trail #82
The tread is horrible, some catclaw. Stay away, and explore a manicured trail or Fossil Creek.
Ridge of Hell
Excellent cow path now from the creek up gets you started.
Further up, Bruce pitched one idea to increase the hike to 12+ hours. I'm not used to being the voice of reason but am grateful he listened. We shortened the 2021 lunch/turnaround overlooking the painted cliffs instead of the SRP community [ photo ] .
FR401A
We shortened the upper hike to hike the road down to Cottonwood Creek. It's the continuation of 401 on topo but has been renamed 401A from Cottonwood Creek to Cane Spring TH since our 2021 visit. Only the bottom couple of miles seem 4WD now with long steep stretches of cantaloupe to bowling ball-sized rocks. The upper issues [ photo ] are remarkably gone.
Synopsis
The payoff of this hike, the history, and the nearby options rate high for me. Few will enjoy it. Albeit drab light, we had gust-free pleasant weather that was nice for a change. |
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Cane Spring |
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| | | The water is running clear and pooled clear. Stench from cows playing in the mud is certainly an eye opener. | | _____________________
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