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| Hiking | 4.95 Miles |
1,561 AEG |
| | Hiking | 4.95 Miles | 7 Hrs 40 Mns | | 1.29 mph |
| 1,561 ft AEG | 3 Hrs 49 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Boneyback Peak is in the Sierra Ancha Mountains, and Ancha Benchmark was monumented on the peak in 1963, by the USGS. My hike track is a modified ssk44 track.
In order to avoid all drainages, I climbed about half way up a mountain near the trailhead, and then side-hiked around to the other side of that mountain. This was a bit steep and side hiking isn't the most fun thing I like to do. However, that's the last aggressive part of this hike.
The rest of the hike is basically a "nice walk in the park" - - With some avoidable obstacles.
You have many beautiful rolling hills, and many wide open areas.
Yes, there are some areas with various types of vegetation, that will have you choosing the best way to avoid the thicker stuff. Easily done.
Since you won't see Boneyback Peak until you're standing on it, check your GPS occasionally, to make sure you're heading for it.
I stayed on Boneyback Peak a long time, enjoying the views in all directions, having lunch, and taking a zillion photos.
I located RM #2 right away, 35 feet from Ancha BM.
However ….. I spent most of my time atop the peak, locating pesky RM #1.
Ironically, I used my knowledge and logic to assist my search, and finally had to discard both of those, especially the logic.
Yes, I finally located pesky Ancha Reference Mark #1 - "85 feet" away from the benchmark, in a direction that had me saying - HUH? … and … Why?
There's no online database for most USGS benchmarks, including Ancha BM - Ergo no datasheet to refer to for assistance.
Now - That's my excuse - And i'm sticking with it. - 
All roads to the TH, can be handled by a normal sedan.
I highly recommend this peak, no matter what track you choose.
In a month or two, those rolling hills will be in full blossom also. |
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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
J.R.R.TOLKIEN |
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