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| partners | | Day 2..
Finally rolled out of my bag about 6:00 a.m. It was a nice 39 degrees, drank my coffee while in my sleeping bag with my top off (my tent top that is). Wasn't sure I even wanted to leave but all good things must come to an end, so packed up and was on the AZT heading towards Roosevelt Lake by 7:00 a.m.
The trail was enjoyable UNTIL the descent into what I was told is " The Big Dip", or "The Ditch"..which was a bitch. I'm officially renaming it. I imagined a pain seeker planned this section of the trail and is now laughing his pumpkin off knowing what fun it is for everyone. So much for my plan to "make good time". After scootching down the trail to the bottom it was another mile back up the other side. Yes, I texted Mark, told him I was dying, but that was a little dramatic.There was a lot of cussing, heavy breathing and no stopping or I was afraid I wouldn't get going again. BUT, I did have enough energy to take a side trip to check out another prehistoric heritage site. 
Eventually made it to the intersection of Tule Trail, found an old blanket under a tree, sat on it to rest and eat lunch. The remainder of the trip was a breeze. Met Mark about 3 miles from Two Bar TH and we made it back to the car by 12:00.
I don't feel the need to hike the last small section of AZT19 through Cottonwood Canyon as I think I have day hiked that area in the past. One 10 mile section of passage 30 remains for me to knock out, then the Central Passages will be complete. |
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