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| | Hiking | 15.34 Miles | 6 Hrs 3 Mns | | 2.97 mph |
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| partners | | Chris invited me to join him on an Arizona trail segment. Wally and Andy were in as well. With an opportunity to hike with a couple of hikers I’ve followed but haven’t hiked with, I was happy to join the fun. Then I rudely took off with Wally on a faster pace that didn’t allow for any of the usual chit chat along the way. Sorry guys, I promise to do better next time.
I’ve hiked on a few sections of the AZT on other hikes but never hiked an entire segment. Like other AZT trails I’ve been on, the trail is a well maintained single track with good tread that allows you to make good time.
The terrain during the first half of the hike reminds me of the rolling hills east of San Francisco where I spent a lot of time hiking before moving to AZ. Grasslands dotted with Oak trees and cattle. The latter portion was more typical of Arizona.
I haven’t been getting a lot of miles the last month so it was nice to get out and stretch my legs on a long hike. Andy and I rode out and back together on this shuttle hike so we had ample time to get acquainted, just not along the trail. I hope a future opportunity will allow me time to get better acquainted with Chris.
Not many people on the trail. Four hikers, a couple of bikers, two hunters in search of javelinas and the sounds of a bunch of target shooters in the background.
Nice to get out and off of the beaten path for something totally different for me. Thanks again for the invite Chris. It was nice meeting you. Good to see you again Andy and Wally. |
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