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| Hiking | 10.31 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 10.31 Miles | 5 Hrs 53 Mns | | 1.75 mph |
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| partners | | After hiking in sandals for 21 miles on Saturday, I wanted to get out and do something easier to see if my feet still hated me. S has not done a ton of hikes in the Mazzies and joined me. It was already in the mid-50s when we arrived at the Mormon Grove TH at 8:30. Nice gradual climb up to the side of Saddle Mountain where it levels off a bit with a few small ups and downs. Made it to McFarland Canyon, hydrated under the pines, checked out the mine that goes a short distance to nowhere, and continued to Squaw Flat. The trail from McFarland to Squaw Flat is in good shape, slightly overgrown but just ever so slightly. We spent a few minutes at the water trough and had lunch under the surviving Alligator Junipers. Made quick time on the hike back to McFarland Canyon where we ran into 7 horse riders having lunch. The climb out of McFarland was short but steep and was hot! I had forgotten how sun-exposed the trail is and we felt it on the hike out. Made a stop at the potato patch on the way out. Besides a couple of small blisters my feet felt pretty good after the beating they took on Saturday. Thanks S for joining me, always enjoy the company and convo.  |
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