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AZT Redington Pass West, AZ
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| Hiking | 13.60 Miles |
2,680 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.60 Miles | 8 Hrs 14 Mns | | 1.79 mph |
| 2,680 ft AEG | 39 Mns Break | 25 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Another day and another hike. We had a full day to hike so it meant we could get in a longer hike. This time along a portion of the Arizona Trail from Molino Basin in the Catalina Mountains to Bellota Ranch in Redington Pass. I had done this portion of trail a couple years ago and figured it was about time to do it again.
The trail up the pass between Molino and La Milagrosa Canyon is steep or at least it seemed steep due to the huge stair stepping, some of the worst I've seen. 18 to 24 inch steps are tall for me I can't imagine what they were like for my height impaired partner. What amazes me was that there was a lot of evidence of mountain bikers (must have square tires). After the initial climb over the pass and down to La Milagrosa Canyon the trail becomes easier, following a two track to about Agua Caliente Creek then trail to The Lake. Clear day made for great views to the South and East, Galiuro Mountains, Mount Graham to the East and Rincon Mountains to the South. Extremely dry winter so far made for a very dry desert. There was a trickle of water flowing at West Spring and still a small pool at the Lake. The cattle we saw were grateful for that I'm sure. Agua Caliente Creek was dry
Took our lunch break at The Lake while a group of cows watched us eat. Never enjoyed eating while being watched. On our return trip where the AZT connects back up to the two track we headed to the east along the two track to visit the memorial for Blas Valdez (told Ginny about it so had to show her the site). Born 1864 and died 1918 was a rancher Ranch hand in the Redington Pass area, probably Bellota Ranch. Married with a boat load of kids and is buried in the town of Redington. After this half mile side trip we headed back.
Great hike with great weather. Saw a couple of places off to the south that looked interesting and a vague trail that might need exploring that goes up to a ridge over looking the Molino basin Creek. Told Ginny if it ever rains or snows here we will have to hike upper La Milagrosa Canyon, really nice along the creek and ridge. Saw a pack of hikers on the way in and a pack of mountain bikers on the way out. other than that no one on the trail.
Added two photos of Blas Valdez sent to me from a friend |
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