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Overlook Arch - Goldfields, AZ
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| Hiking | 14.26 Miles |
2,085 AEG |
| | Hiking | 14.26 Miles | 7 Hrs 33 Mns | | 2.13 mph |
| 2,085 ft AEG | 51 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Bruce wanted to see the most obscure arch in the Goldfields. I’m just making that up, but it was certainly off the beaten path. Cool temps to start as we headed west from the parking area. I was warm within about five minutes, and varied between warm and hot the rest of the day.
Saw a group of at least a dozen hikers ahead of us, but they turned north before we reached them. Most of the wash walking was reasonably easy. No problems avoiding any water, of which there was plenty. Trail hiking tended to be rougher—plenty of mud, lots of rocks and gravel. I wore an old pair of shoes with grip equivalent to ice, so that added to the fun.
Turned off Horse with No Name and headed up towards Overlook Arch. Brushy, steep, no trail. Joe took a more direct route up the ridge, while Bruce and I curved around the north side. Joe found the arches first, and seemed to be underwhelmed. The geology in the area was neat, with some good views.
After a lunch break, we carefully made our way back down to the trail, now headed east for the second half of our loop. The eastern climb on Horse with No Name was probably the best part of the return. More neat geology in that area. Eventually, we left the most scenic parts and were hiking through regular desert, before closing the loop and making our way back to the trailhead.
No clouds made for a warm day. Other than the group in the morning, we saw no other hikers. Saw several horseback riders, and a truck giving some sort of desert tour. Fun day! And good to cover some new ground. |
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