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High Horton Knoll Babe loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 14.89 Miles |
2,558 AEG |
| | Hiking | 14.89 Miles | 6 Hrs 53 Mns | | 2.55 mph |
| 2,558 ft AEG | 1 Hour 3 Mns Break | 12 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Linda put together this track to help us escape yet another 110-degree day in the oven.
Highline Trail #31
Starting from the Hatchery TH (The Hatchery is open again), we headed 4.3 miles east on the Highline Trail, rollercoasting and gaining some elevation to Horton Spring. After a short break, we started on:
Horton Springs Trail #292
From the spring, this trail climbs 1,200 feet in less than 0.9 mile. So it’s a bit steep and a bit of a sweat-fest. This was the big climb of the day. We all marveled at how the runners in the 100-mile Mogollon Monster race could maintain a fast pace going up here.
We caught a breather, walking Trail 300 and then the Limestone Trail #115. Linda had found an old FR on satellite view that we hoped would get us gracefully down to Knoll Lake. It worked out perfectly, with only a short off-trail descent directly to the south end of the lake.
Babe Haught Trail - Hatchery to Knoll Lake
After a leisurely lunch at the lake, we were ready to head uphill 300 feet to cross the road and then descend the Babe Haught Trail. The Preacher Fire had "grown" considerably since earlier in the morning when it was barely visible. The smoke was now dark, unlike your typical fire. Maybe some tires were burning?
The weather was pretty much perfect all day long, with only a few sprinkles. It’s always fun hiking with these two. Thanks for driving, Linda. |
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