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| Brown's Mountain Loop - MSPN, AZ | |
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Brown's Mountain Loop - MSPN, AZ
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| Hiking | 4.40 Miles |
477 AEG |
| | Hiking | 4.40 Miles | 1 Hour 31 Mns | | 2.93 mph |
| 477 ft AEG | 1 Min Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Would you drive 35 minutes to lower the temperature by 7 degrees? Tibber would. It was a wonderful hike.
I knew I wanted some elevation, but also to build up some miles as I slowly get back to hiking. There were 4 bikers and 2 hikers with dogs during my route. On the backside, no one.
On the way, I ran into a bunny, the first of a half-dozen. I must have been interuppting their happy hour. It was nice to enjoy this plush desert, even at the end of summer. The chollas were puffy, the soap tree yuccas past prime but still tall and green in stature, and the saguaros were looking good as well. I guess after seeing Andy's video of the destruction of some of our Western Superstitions  , it made me appreciate our desert even more.
I was out here last spring but had come up the backside of Brown's. My memory of coming down last spring sure wasn't what I remember as I made my way up Brown's. There's much more sweeping switchbacks and such so, for me, it made for a nice steady gain in elevation before that last steep push. Going down the northside seems longer than I remember. The good news is, however, it looks like they've done some trail work, as it was pretty beat up.
In the distance I could see where the fire had burned a pretty wide swatch. Needed my other camera to get a better view but I didn't have it with me. I always enjoy the sun bringing out the gold of the grass which then accents the trees and cactus. Once I reached the bottom I had the choice of east or west. I chose east as it was a tad longer. I'm glad I did as it was sure pretty through here.
I came across the new Interpretive Trail they are putting in. I'm a little surprised it's about two miles from the trailhead. I enjoyed my environment very much as I would catch myself smiling many times. My photos turned out so well, too. My hike concluded with a rabbit fest as I saw four more.
I've been going to gym classes all summer so am surprised my quads are a little sore.
WATCH 4:41-6:13PM, 1:32, avg bpm 133 (157 max) burning 629 calories, 2757-3205 elevation, 82.3 degrees and sunny with 27% humidity |
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Wildflowers Observation None
Quite a few prickly pear on north side, same with yuccas. A few of the ocotillo toward saddle had leaves. |
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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled. |
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