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Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop
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Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle LoopPayson, AZ
Payson, AZ
Hiking13.31 Miles 2,811 AEG
Hiking13.31 Miles   6 Hrs      2.32 mph
2,811 ft AEG      16 Mns Break
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Spent the night near Barnhardt trailhead and got an early start around 6 Saturday morning. Made good time getting up to Big Kahuna before the real adventure started. I planned on this loop but in a crunch for time I decided to just take Sandy Saddle trail to check out the Twins. I soon realized this was a big mistake as Sandy Saddle “trail” is in the worst shape I’ve seen any trail. After 1/4 mile or so the trail is completely gone and you have to push through bushes. We persevered for a while before deciding this is going to be too long and it is downright un enjoyable. Upper Barnhardt Canyon runs through this area which was a nice reward for our troubles. Made good time getting back and despite all of the scratches it was a great day!

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Awesome conditions down there. Would be perfect to canyoneer.

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