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Stewart Ridge/Pocket - Gibson Peak Sampler, AZ
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| Hiking | 11.66 Miles |
1,809 AEG |
| | Hiking | 11.66 Miles | 6 Hrs | | 2.09 mph |
| 1,809 ft AEG | 25 Mns Break | 12 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | I met Linda, Kelly, and John at the TH, and it was a glorious 35 degrees! It didn't take long to warm up as we started climbing almost from the beginning. I hadn't been on the trails we started on, and there were some sucker trails and private property that slowed us down for a bit, but once on the ridgeline, it was smooth sailing until it wasn't. The views from up top are incredible for being so close to downtown Payson. There's a nice overview of the boulder wonderland waiting for us later.
Now for the off-trail portion over to Gibson Peak. (I guess I forgot to mention to them that there would be some off-trail... oops). With long pants, it would not have been a big deal. Kelly was due for a good bloodletting, so we were successful in that respect.
The climb to Gibson Peak was simple enough. We took a break and took in the views from up there. Someone (probably recent) had built a 4' x 6' x 5' tall structure up there.
Now for the part I was concerned about. To gain access back to the trails, we had to descend a steep, loose, thick 0.5-mile section. It was slow going, but we all survived.
Once on the trails, we could enjoy the views again. John described it as being similar to the Wilderness of Rocks trail down Tucson way.
Lots of water flowing in the many washes and perfect temps. Glad we could get Kelly out to test out the neck. Thanks, guys... good times! |
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