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| | Hiking | 2.62 Miles | 3 Hrs 5 Mns | | 0.94 mph |
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| no partners | | Wanted to hike up the three peaks on Stewart Mountain. That did not happen as I underestimated how long the wash section would take and only had enough time to hike up the northeast peak / Peak 2939. The wash section wasn't particularly enjoyable, the rocks were slippery, had to test my weight on a few of the rocks to see if they would support me, avoided bees and the stuff, along with having to push past catclaw and other thorny bushes. Eventually made it to the saddle, after about an hour. Then headed up to Peak 2939, which also included navigating loose rocks and the stuff. Made it to the top and found the remains of a glass summit jar and no logbook in sight. At this point I decided I probably shouldn't attempt the other two peaks as I didn't want to hike down the wash in the dark and wasn't too keen on staying the night on the mountain either. So after a short break I headed back down. Going down was easier, included a lot of sliding down the rocks on my butt. Made it back to where I left the truck just as the sun had set over the horizon. I will be back to conquer the two remaining peaks, though hopefully I can find a better way up that doesn't require going up the wash.
Video from the summit of Peak 2939. [ youtube video ] |
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1,444 AEG |
| | Hiking | 3.60 Miles | 4 Hrs 3 Mns | | 0.89 mph |
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| no partners | | Back here at Stewart Mountain to hike the other two peaks that I ran out of time to hike on 11/24/25. Found a much better way up this time. Taking a route just left of the wash, which was partially marked with cairns and faint trails. This is also the route that was mentioned in the NGS benchmark report page for the Stewart Mountain benchmark that is at the summit.
Made it to the saddle and headed up the main peak. Found the summit log and signed it, along with the station and reference mark 1 benchmark. I failed to find reference mark two, but I’m sure it’s still up there somewhere.
Headed back down to the saddle and hiked up the peak with the radio towers and reflector. The radio towers were normal, though the lock to the area was not locked. This is also the second time I’ve seen one of these reflectors. Though I’m still not sure what the purpose of them is. I continued up and found a wooden cross at the top. I’ve never noticed it from Bush highway, but I’ve always seen the reflector. Did not find a summit log.
Headed back down to the saddle and continued down to the old alignment via the wash. Was on all fours during most of the descent. Enjoyable hike in all.
Video from the summit of all three peaks, including the benchmarks and radio equipment. [ youtube video ] |
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