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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 | | After a healthy Supes loop last week, why not go for another. Jason needed to hike what's left of the Frog Tanks trail so Scott, Andy and I agreed to join him. The weather had warmed up 9 degrees from the prior week so we knew midday would be a little toasty.
We debated on which way to hike but ended up going counterclockwise attacking the climb up to Reavis Saddle before the sunshine hit. The stroll into Reavis Ranch was nice and we took a break while the 20+ campers milling around in the pasture below. So far so good.
The hike from Reavis Ranch to Frog Tanks started to warm up but not too bad. We decided to filter some extra water at Plow Saddle Spring. The other side canyon had clean water flowing down so I initially went up there. Although full of water, the spring box had leaves blocking it leaving a nasty film on top. We filtered from a nicer pool above. In hindsight the water in the other canyon would probably have been better.
The hike down Frog Tanks in full sun was warm but we were going downhill so we made the best of it. The lower part of Frog tanks before Fish Creek/Rogers Canyon was nasty. You could find sections of trail but lots of catclaw, overgrowth and several down trees to make it an obstacle course.
Once we entered Roger Canyon the sunshine was blocked. It was much cooler and the water consumption returned to normal. The trail is hit or miss and staying in the creek was often the better option though we did hit many trail sections on the way to Angel Basin.
The trail back from Angel Basin has some catclaw in the lower half mile but after that it's easy to follow and is well used. The temperature kept slowly dropping and we slowed our pace from being worn down but the cool temps saved the day. We could have stopped at nectar spring to filter more water before the final mile out but made due.
It was good hiking with Jason, Scott and Andy again. Maybe next time we can hike something fun.  |
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