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Whiskey West - Red Tanks Loop
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Whiskey West - Red Tanks LoopPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Backpack21.00 Miles 3,264 AEG
Backpack21.00 Miles2 Days         
3,264 ft AEG
 
1st trip
We did a clockwise variation of this loop with some exploring along the way for a nice little Thanksgiving overnight backpack.

We hiked in the Bluff Springs Trail and then camped at the nice site near Oak Spring and then did some exploring towards the Charlebois Spring area on day one. On the second day we did some off trail exploring along the Red Tanks Trail before starting our hike back to the car. We spent most of the day on the hike out, but that included extended breaks at several of the watering holes on the way out. All of the major drainages we encountered were flowing and most of the secondary drainages were still trickling water from the most recent precipitation event. We hardly saw anyone over the two days. A couple groups of hikers/backpackers each day. It’s tough to beat the western Supes as an easy overnight destination this time of year and with these current conditions. An excellent backpack on all accounts and in one of my favorite areas in the Supes.
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[ checklist ]  Bark at Dutchman Crossing
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Bark at Dutchman Crossing Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Barks Canyon Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Peralta Creek at #102 Crossing Pools to trickle Pools to trickle

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Trap Canyon Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Upper LaBarge Box Canyon Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Whiskey Spring Gallon per minute Gallon per minute
The entire wash is flowing lightly in the spring area with nice pools.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Whiskey Spring Canyon Light flow Light flow
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