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Arnett Creek - Canyon, AZ
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Arnett Creek - CanyonGlobe, AZ
Arnett Creek - Canyon
Globe, AZ
Backpack5.00 Miles 401 AEG
Backpack5.00 Miles
401 ft AEG
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With the forecast showing nice cool temperatures in the desert for the first time in approximately 893 years (at least, it feels that long) and a comet in the sky, I took the opportunity for a quick overnight backpack. This was going to be a fairly quick purposeful trip so I decided to head to a spot on Arnett creek that I'd been before because I wanted to try and get some pictures of the comet framed by some interesting rock formations. I parked at the L.O.S.T. trailhead north of the Creek. The short dirt road was a bit more rough than the last time I came through but most vehicles should still be fine; just take it a little slow and it's a short road anyway.

The hike from there to East of the Telegraph Canyon junction, where I camped, is nothing too interesting for the most part. The one exception, which has been the same anytime I've come here on the weekend in the past, is that you get great views of the airstrip climbing the old forest road and there are always people out launching/landing ultralights. It's nice just taking a quick break to watch them do their thing.

I had suspected dry conditions based on our lack of moisture this summer but I was still surprised by HOW dry it was. I've always seen a little water at the Telegraph/Arnett junction but it was bone dry this day. The only place I spotted water was about halfway between where the LOST spits you out on Arnett and Telegraph. Only a few inches deep and no flow, but I was able to collect and filter just fine (I like to live on the edge so I didn't bring enough water for an overnight with me; it was only a couple miles to the car so I just figured I'd turnaround and car camp if I didn't find water).

I settled in for a nice comfortable night. I was hoping out of the metro I might be able to see the comet with my naked eye better but that didn't really happen. I was able to get a few good pictures but nothing quite like I was hoping as the time was limited; by time it was dark, I only had about 10 minutes or so before it dipped behind the mountain. Still, good times.

The temperatures were fantastic and it got down to 35 overnight which what I consider about perfect. Packed up in the morning quickly for an earlyish return back to the metro.
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[ checklist ]  Finger Rock - Arnett Canyon

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Telegraph Canyon Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
Dry at the junction but good pools about .10-.15 miles to the West. Very dry otherwise
 
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