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Barnhardt to South Fork of Deadman Creek, AZ
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| Hiking | 19.80 Miles |
4,257 AEG |
| | Hiking | 19.80 Miles | 12 Hrs 23 Mns | | 2.06 mph |
| 4,257 ft AEG | 2 Hrs 45 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Karl recently cleared Davenport. Seemed like a good opportunity to go back to Club Ranch.
10 was game. Up front, I mentioned I couldn't care less about making it to the ranch, and he should head down quicker once we got to the divide trail. More of a get back in shape hike for myself, and I needed to test several things. A new power bank I bought after 4PC, how long would a charge last on the Apple Watch with several promising adjustments?
6:24 am
Par for the course up until Chilson Camp. If you enjoy a good old-fashioned gnat invasion, you are in for a treat.
After Chilson, John continued, and I took the first of four breaks. Originally, I thought I'd get to the last big drop before heading down to Club Ranch. Based on my progress, I changed it up to South Fork before he left.
Tillamook Honey-glazed beef jerky that I put in my pack last year was outstanding. Dark pocket aging brought out intense, sweet, savory flavors.
Davenport is a decent uneven tread until it meets a grassy slope. A couple of the tall cairns were barely visible. It gets increasingly steep down to the creek.
I filtered water at the creek for the hike back. It seemed really steep heading out, and then I realized I missed the first switchback... Lol
Took a short break under the one tree up to the grass slope. Then, when you're back on trail, there's a turn with a large tock that served as a good break spot.
Immediately upon reaching Chilson Camp, the gnats were intense. I suspect a quarter to a half-mile swath was slurried with beef broth, or they filmed another scene from Carrie at the slaughterhouse.
Later, out of the gnat zone, I stopped at a large slanted flat rock, thinking I would sleep for an hour. Minutes later, guess who's back. 10 knocked out seven semi-challenging miles quicker than I anticipated.
We heard what sounded like two 20-year-olds playing in the water at Big Kahuna Falls, but never saw them.
Five 15 or 16-year-old guys passed later on. Four shirtless, one in Crocs, none of them had a pack. Said they did eight miles. Probably six. They looked and sounded like they had a lot of fun.
Favorite quote of the day
There's a weather thread?
Synopsis
The symphony of nature is relaxing. Good stepping stone back to Lion/Lemmon caliber. |
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Wildflowers Observation Light
Western wallflower, Dudley, larkspur, yellow stuff
Green carrot plant like the cabin hike [ photo ] |
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No water at the crossing but plenty very nearby up canyon