Lost - Gila loop Photoset • LindaAnn • 2024-12-24 • HikeArizona.COM

Lost - Gila loop, AZ

	2024-12-24
	14 by LindaAnn

Lost - Gila loop, AZ

Hiking	7.27 Miles	1,563 AEG

Hiking	7.27 Miles	3 Hrs 31 Mns	2.20 mph
	1,563 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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Lost Mine - South Mountain

National Trail - South Mountain

Pyramid Trail - South Mountain

Gila Trail - South Mountain

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With some clouds moving in around 4pm, we headed out to SoMo in hopes of a good sunset. Headed up Lost Mine, which was atrociously hot. Slight breeze on National. The hoped for color appeared as we headed east. Lots of stopping to take pics. The color lasted a good 45 minutes.

We skipped Goat Hill since that side trail usually has a lot of cholla and I didn’t want to deal with it with the dog. Crossed paths with Daniel, whom I have seen on SoMo many times over the years. Lots of emergency vehicles parked at the Kiwanis trailhead, near the Summit Road above Kiwanis, and near Scorpion Gulch. At least a dozen total, probably more. The breeze and color faded as we headed down Gila /Pyramid, but temps were cooler by that point.

Pleasant evening. Merry Christmas to everyone on HAZ!

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