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| no partners | | I finally got around to hiking up to Buckhorn Mountain (elevation of 6,612 feet and prominence of 1,038 feet). It has been 10.5 years since a trip report was posted on HAZ for this peak, so I figured that it was time for somebody to show Buckhorn Mountain some love.
I started the hike at the Mills Ridge TH. From the trailhead Vineyard Trail #131 goes south and Four Peaks Trail #130 goes north. I went north. Both trails are part of AZT segment #20.
I took the AZT for 4 miles and then went off trail for about a mile on a ridgeline NE of the summit.
The AZT was in good shape and was enjoyable to hike on, all of the elevation gain notwithstanding. I gained about 900 feet of elevation in the first mile, and then dropped about 250 feet going down to Buckhorn Crossing before heading back uphill.
The off trail portion was steep and somewhat brushy, but it wasn't as bad as what I thought that it might be. Of course, I admittedly had very low expectations on this section. While it was brushy, there were generally lanes through much of it. At least there was no catclaw, New Mexico locust, or other prickly stuff.
There were great views of Four Peaks near the summit -- the best views of Four Peaks that I have seen.
I went back the same way that I came up. |
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