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| Hiking | 9.35 Miles |
1,132 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.35 Miles | 4 Hrs 42 Mns | | 2.13 mph |
| 1,132 ft AEG | 19 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | With the summer oven starting up soon, I thought I would sneak in one more loop in the Western Supes.
I arrived at the trailhead just before 6am. The lots was empty except for 1 car. I did the loop clockwise - heading up Second Water to Black Mesa and then back via the Dutchman.
The lack of rain lately is evident as I recall this area was as green as Ireland with the winter rains. Now, it's dried up and very, very grassy. All of the brittlebush and other blooms are gone with the exception of the now blooming saguaros. A few prickly pear holding on as well.
No snakes (bummer), tons of lizards and these interesting black/white bees that were buzzing all along the trail almost the entire hike.
The weather was very pleasant for most of the hike. It started feeling a little toasty towards the end, but still not hot.
I came across my first human as I was hiking up the last 1/4 mile to the trailhead. I also came across a horse rider heading out as well.
I very nice loop with plenty of solitude, beautiful scenery and fresh air.
The trail is in really good shape from start to finish. |
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