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Mazatzal Divide: Peeley to Y-Bar, AZ

	2025-05-07
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Mazatzal Divide: Peeley to Y-Bar

Payson, AZ

Mazatzal Divide: Peeley to Y-Bar

Payson, AZ

Hiking	14.80 Miles	2,537 AEG

Hiking	14.80 Miles	7 Hrs 50 Mns	1.89 mph
	2,537 ft AEG

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I'll keep this brief as S already rambled on enough on her triplog.

Back in the Mazzies again for another section of the Mazatzal Divide Trail. Two NOBO hikers camped at the Peely TH when we arrived, advising that the day before was a soaker, but with partly cloudy skies and only a 30% chance of early morning showers, I wasn't too concerned. Started down Cornucopia, then up the switchbacks, climbing to the side of Peely. The backside of Peely was the best part of the hike, a beautiful, unbrunt forest. As we approached Catherine, the ice started falling from the sky, which turned to rain that pretty much stayed with us all day. So much for a 30% chance of morning showers.

After going through the 2024 Deer Fire burn, we reached a saddle that was the high point. With the rain, we decided not to hike down to Bear Spring but to find some cover, eat lunch, and head back. The rain stopped for just long enough for a couple of pics of the peak, but the clouds kept the true colors at bay. Except for the rain getting heavier and my feet being soaked, it was an uneventful hike back out to Peely. The trail is in good shape for most of the way, there is some brushiness about halfway to the saddle that gave me a nice soaking after pushing through it. Came across 7 other hikers, most going NOBO, but 1 going SOBO. This section has some beautiful scenery, which would have been better without the soaking.

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[ checklist ] Mount Catherine 7358ft - Mazatzal

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