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1,382 AEG |
| | Hiking | 7.34 Miles | 3 Hrs | | 2.45 mph |
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| no partners | | It was my 3rd day of hiking and I had plenty of time to hike Goat Hill. I drove to this trailhead around late morning and started on the Telegraph pass trail. The trail was in good shape and it led up a to a pass where there was also a road. Near the upper part of the trail it became rocky and it was necessary to weave a bit to get around the rocks. At the road, the trail followed along the East side of the road and within a few hundred feet I saw the National trail. I followed the National trail for less than 1/2 mile to the lookout. This was a stone structure much like what I saw over at San Juan lookout the previous day. Inside this structure was a seating area made of rock, a rock table and a grill area. It looked like a good area to have a picnic but you can't drive to this location.
I continued up the National trail toward goat hill. From the lower part of the trail you can't see Goat Hill, but after getting up on top of the ridgeline it was possible to see a high point. The peak was actually behind the highest point you could see. I took the well maintained National trail along the ridgeline past the high point and then found a short spur trail heading up. At the top, I didn't see a registry but I happened to have a jar with me so I started a new registry there, signing my name.
I had a late lunch up there and was able to see Maricopa peak from a distance. Then, I headed down and stopped at the stone structure. I found a chipmonk hanging out there so I got a few photos and a video.
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Total distance = 7.34 mi RT
AEG = 1,382 feet
Strava moving time = 3 hrs 3 mins
Strava elapsed time = 4 hrs 48 mins |
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Michael Williams
IT Professional
Rocky Point Vacation Rentals
Ocean Front Condo in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico
www.beachfrontmexico.us
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