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Myrtle - Babe Loop, AZ
mini location map2024-05-23
14 by photographer avatarjoebartels
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Myrtle - Babe Loop, AZ 
Myrtle - Babe Loop, AZ
 
Hiking18.80 Miles 2,954 AEG
Hiking18.80 Miles   8 Hrs   46 Mns   2.45 mph
2,954 ft AEG   1 Hour   6 Mns Break
 
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It was my turn to pick so I found a unique hike we haven't hiked often with an easy 4,288 aeg, breezy enchanting 67.4 -79.82 degrees. We settled on a flat death march in near-freezing conditions with one good ascent.

Highline Trail #31
I enjoy the segment we hiked today in peak Autumn foliage. It is loaded with pines and a good mix of nice oaks. It's crystal clear the AZT does not maintain this portion. Large portions of the tread are in good to very good condition. A few turns are not clear or misleading. Some of the grades flaunt Y Bar tread.

Myrtle Trail #30
This is a wildly nice trail with the best views.

General Crook Trail #130 - Coconino NF
When in Rome. Somebody slipped one past the goalie, it's getting trail maintenance.

Babe Haught Trail - Hatchery to Knoll Lake
The top half challenges my wuss balance, otherwise nice views. I dry heaved after the flat treatment, downed a bunch of cold water, and felt fine. I'll never hear the end of it... lol

Synopsis
Enchanting weather, fun company, pocket lint exciting rim hikes aren't my thing but there were nice portions.
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Wildflowers Observation Light
Isolated paintbrush, salsify, lupines in the pines, dandy lions (aka dandelions)

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Ellison Creek @ Highline Light flow Light flow
nice and clear

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Lost Lake 76-100% full 76-100% full
better skiing on Myrtle Lake

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Myrtle Lake 76-100% full 76-100% full
Ready for water skiing

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Pyle Ranch Spring Gallon per minute Gallon per minute
clear flow
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