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| Hiking | 10.05 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 10.05 Miles | 3 Hrs 40 Mns | | 2.91 mph |
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| partners | | After a close encounter driving to the Pinalenos, with a horse meandering across the road in front of us on the Rez and a bear jumping across in front of us on the Swift Trail, we made it to our campsite at Soldier Creek Campground.
With the furnace set to high in the valley, we expected a full house, but we were pleasantly surprised to find only one other site occupied for both nights we were there.
We also made two other stops prior to camp: one to pick a few apples at the orchard and another so John could check in with his girlfriend Denise at the Visitors Center and get their schedules in sync.
Once we had camp set up, it was off to High Peak Road to start our hike.
Averaging a bit over 300 feet of elevation gain per mile, it was a pleasant stroll. Evidence of the 2017 Frye Fire was apparent but did not distract from the distant views and colors of early fall.
The peak view itself is okay, but the view walking a couple of hundred yards to the north, back to the two-track, was much better. Close to the top: [ youtube video ]
We found the register and added our names. We located one of the reference marks but were unable to find the peak marker. Finally, we reached the top of another one of the 27 peaks in Arizona above 10,000 feet.
Pleasant temperatures in the 60s for the hike! (or about half what it was in the valley) |
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