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Kinder - Horse - Pivot, AZ
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| Hiking | 12.50 Miles |
1,764 AEG |
| | Hiking | 12.50 Miles | 5 Hrs 54 Mns | | 2.21 mph |
| 1,764 ft AEG | 14 Mns Break | 8 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Spent some time in the high country to take these two on trails they've not traveled on before. The drive down FR95 is easy and mainly smooth and drive-able by any vehicle. FR95T requires HC. If no HC,park out by FR95 and it'll add .6 mile each way.
Down the Kinder Crossing Trail is a bit steep in places, but mild compared to what was to come. The first crossing of the East Verde is not totally obvious and always seems to take a few tries to find it.
We hiked across the camping area and it took a few tries to find a dry way across the next section. This area, at the entrance of Yeager Canyon, is a special area. We were able to find a dry path across.
That was the end of the dry and brush free sections. The section between the west and the climb out on the East Kinder trail was a lot more overgrown than in past hikes. There used to be use trails along this section. Now, wet crossings, crawdads and brush were the norm.
We mostly stayed on the faint trail for the climb out on the East Kinder Trail, except where downed trees forced a slight detour. The two track walk to the Horse Crossing trail was a nice respite.
The east side of Horse Crossing is now a cluster. I did this trail 14 years ago with Deb. I wouldn't even think about it now with her. This may be my last time. Blackened fallen trees from the Tinder fire become annoying fast. As does the trail hiding vegetation. Although climbing over the trees did earn Linda a new nickname.
I couldn't even find this sign from 3 years ago. [ photo ] . (I couldn't find anything on this group, or this guy, that fit. I'd love to send them this photo.)
The section in the East Verde from the East Horse Crossing trail to the West section, was non-existent. There used to be a well defined path through here.
We walked through the camp of a couple of fly fishermen that was on the lower beginning of the West Horse Crossing Trail. The trail up, was easy to follow with minimal trees to hop over.
Once up top and on the two track, it was clear sailing back to the Ru.
We were lucky to have clouds for the majority of the hike. It kept the temps very nice.
On the way back to Pine we stopped at Pivot Rock, because Wally said in his best Boy Scout leaders voice "That thing's going down!".
Good hiking with these two again... including Tyrone. |
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Wildflowers Observation Light
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Yeager Canyon |
Medium flow |
Medium flow |
| | | Nothing in Yeager at the confluence with East Verde. East Verde had a nice flow | | _____________________
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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