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| partners | | | Still dealing with a bum ankle, I wanted to get out and hike, but wanted to limit my AEG. S and I talked about a couple of different options before we opted to drive out to Doll Baby. The original plan was to hike up to the ruins, then the Saddle Ridge Trail to Whiterock Spring. We were the only car at Doll Baby when we arrived a little after 8. Made the climb up to the ruins and explored a bit with S looking for some Metates that were supposed to be in the area. Unable to find them, we made the descent to the road and continued. We took the steep and rocky shortcut to the East Verde, getting to the AZT junction. It was clear that the East Verde and every tributary near it were flowing well after the recent rains, and the Verde was still running high. We initially tried to carefully cross it dry, but that quickly failed, and we both said F it and stomped through. After crossing, we stopped at a nice camping area on the other side to take a break and hydrate. At this point, my ankle was not cooperating, and knowing we still had a rocky 1,000 feet to gain, we decided to call it and start the trek back to the TH. We decided to hike the road back to avoid the steep, rocky shortcut and save my ankle from additional misery. Hiking up from the river before we got to the road, a small family of Javelina ran out in front of us too quickly to get a pic. The road hike back was a little longer but not horrible and uneventful. When we got to the ruins turnoff, S wanted to go back up and have another look for the Metates. To save my ankle, I opted to stay where I relaxed in the shade for a bit before slowly making my way back to Doll Baby. Came across two hunters scouting the area near the TH, and that was it for the day. Even though my ankle continues to limit what I can do and frustrate the H out of me, it was still a good day in a new part of the Mazzies for me, but I don't think I will hike out of Doll Baby again. The road walk, while not difficult, is long and annoying. Thanks S for joining me. |
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