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| Hiking | 6.55 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 6.55 Miles | 3 Hrs 35 Mns | | 1.83 mph |
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| no partners | | Needed to stay close to home this weekend, but also needed to get outside. Even though I could have chosen something easier, the west-facing approach of Flatiron is appealing for a summer hike since I can do essentially the whole hike in the shade if I get an early start.
I was on the trail at 5 am. Passed two guys on the way up and met a couple coming down when I neared the top. Otherwise, no traffic on the upbound trail, and I had the iron all to myself.
I have a hard time going to Flatiron and not tacking on 5024, so up I went for a bit more solitude and 360 views.
On the way back, I veered off slightly to check out the plane crash memorial. They've added a thank you plaque to the Sheriff and first responders since I was last there.
On the way down, I passed around 10 folks even more crazy than me and getting a later start.
At the Jacob's Crosscut junction, there is a new sign, indicating that day hikers are no longer allowed to take the trail that skirts along the campground on the way to/from the Lost Dutchman parking lot. Instead, they are supposed to take the Crosscut trail.
On balance, the day was "nice" for July. Temps were high 70s at the start. Went through about 2.5 liters. Was home by 9:15 am. |
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