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| Hiking | 6.97 Miles |
923 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.97 Miles | 2 Hrs 41 Mns | | 2.60 mph |
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| no partners | | I last hiked Deem Hills 12½ years ago. I’ve been meaning to get back for at least five years. I wanted to hike it when it is Phoenix flower season, but I already have other hikes scheduled for the prime spring slots. But with our lack of rain, spring flower season will probably be a bust.
The west side of Circumference Trail -- where I started -- had nice views of Ludden Mountain and Pyramid Peak. Despite it's twisty path, the trail does not follow the contour, so there three short up & downs. The climb south, from the east TH was paricularly rocky. The descent west from Basalt Trail more exposed bedrock.
Only saw three MTBs, and a couple hikers. Only flowers were ocotillo. A few lizards. Good exercise though.
After five miles, I turned up Basalt, then Palisade Trail, to the "summit" of Hill 1893. Unfortunately hazy, but great 360 views! (Except, ironically, Ludden & Pyramid -- which are blocked by Ridgeline Trail.)
It was a toasty 86℉ when I finished hiking at 12:30, so I stopped at Mickey D’s for a large fries with extra salt. 
Rumble Video: https://rumble.com/v6q02ui-hiking-deem- ... trail.html
Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/1061759005 |
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Some ocotillo between 1700-1800 el. on southwest slope of Hill 1893. Otherwise? Zip. Zilch. Zero. Nada. Nicht. |
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