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| Hiking | 22.89 Miles |
3,789 AEG |
| | Hiking | 22.89 Miles | 10 Hrs 53 Mns | | 2.22 mph |
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| partners | | After rescheduling from last week due to weather, Kelly and I headed out to hike the Red Tanks Super Loop today. Got to Peralta while it was still dark. As we were getting ready, a familiar looking vehicle pulled into the lot, but I couldn't see the driver. Kelly and I headed out on Dutchman to do the loop counter-clockwise. After a little more than a mile, Wally showed up behind us. So I really did recognize the vehicle. His plan for the day also had him heading the same direction, so we were a trio for another five miles or so as we headed east on Coffee Flat.
After showing us a unique rock pile, Kelly and I continued on Coffee Flat while Wally headed out to his planned adventure. The area has seen some flooding, and we found it easier at times to stay in the creek bed instead of attempting to follow obliterated trail. Plenty of hopping over water and dodging occasional quicksand was involved.
We turned onto Red Tanks Trail, which has also seen some flooding. Again, we opted to stay in the creek bed in places. Some catclaw as we climbed up towards the divide, and the trail was pretty rough in places. Once over the divide, the trail improved. We had lunch near the Hoolie Bacon junction, then continued west. Once past the junction with Whiskey Springs Trail, the rest of Red Tanks trail was in good shape. I topped off my water somewhere along here, but if I die soon, it was because I didn't filter it.
South on Dutchman, then turned onto Bluff Springs Trail. From there, we had mostly shade as the sun dropped lower. Temps were more pleasant too. The final few miles went by quickly as we completed the loop, arriving back at the trailhead right at sunset. Great hike and nice to get some good mileage for the day! Plenty of water along the entire route. |
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