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Reavis Frog Tanks Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 21.32 Miles |
3,867 AEG |
| | Hiking | 21.32 Miles | 11 Hrs 40 Mns | | 1.83 mph |
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| partners | | I put together a loop to complete the last section of trail that I needed to do to complete every official trail in the Superstition Wilderness and Wally, Scott, and Andy were happy to go through the torture with me.  We arrived at Rogers Trough a little before 7 when I realized I had forgotten my shoes at home. ](https://hikearizona.com/dex2/images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall") Knowing that it was a 90-minute drive back to my house, I thought the day was over before it started. Andy had a pair of Hoka sandals that were two sizes too small but I tried them on anyway. They were extremely tight but I decided to give them a shot and we headed off.
Reavis Ranch Trail
The section to Reavis is in great shape as expected since it is part of the AZT. The climb to Reavis Saddle did not feel too bad, however, once I got to the saddle my feet were cramping pretty badly from how small the sandals were, and truly thought about turning back at this point. Scott had an idea of 'fixing' them by cutting some of the side straps which seemed to work because as we stopped at the ranch for lunch, they were pretty sore but the cramping had subsided. Came across two backpackers at the mother tree heading back to RT and a huge group camping at the ranch. The section past Reavis Gap was a bit brushy but nothing horrible.
Frog Tanks
The upper section was the piece I needed to finish. The trail to Plow Saddle Spring was faint at times but a couple of carins and a set of new footprints kept us on track. We stopped at Plow Saddle Spring box where Wally and I filtered some water from the wash area as there was water in the spring box but it had a film on top and we didn't want to take the time to clean it up. The hike down to Paradise Canyon was long and it started getting hot. Just past the stone corral the catclaw started getting thick and just before Cimeron Spring it was a blood bath. The climb up to the ridge bypass was hot and full of Prickly Pear that I seemed to hit every single one of them. We made it down from the bypass into the cover of Rogers Canyon and took a break in the shade. From here it's a route-finding experience as the trail is there in some parts, however, overgrown, and walking through the creek from time to time was much easier. We finally made it to Angel Basin where we rehydrated and had a snack.
Rogers Canyon
Great trail nearly the entire way as it moves from the east and west benches. The climb out to RT dragged as we were all pretty tired, but not having the sun up made a huge difference. Grab my headlamp for the last half mile or so where Wally and Scott had been waiting for a few with Andy getting back shortly after.
Long day as you definitely needed your big boy pants (or shorts) for this loop. With completing the upper section of Frog Tanks, I have completed every official trail in the Supes, something I have been working towards for the past 7 years. My feet completely hate me and probably will for awhile. Thanks to Andy, Scott and the Supes encyclopedia Wally for joining me. |
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Plow Saddle Springs |
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