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| Imperial Refuge Wilderness HP, AZ | |
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Imperial Refuge Wilderness HP, AZ
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| Hiking | 12.67 Miles |
1,742 AEG |
| | Hiking | 12.67 Miles | 7 Hrs 21 Mns | | 2.02 mph |
| 1,742 ft AEG | 1 Hour 4 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | This was a hike to the unnamed high point of the Imperial Refuge Wilderness Area (elevation of 1,085 feet and prominence of 85 feet), which is north of Yuma.
I could have driven about 4.25 miles further than I did, but I got an early start and decided to get in some extra mileage before the end of the year. I enjoyed the extra road miles in the morning, but it was a bit of a slog in the afternoon. If I did it over again I would at least drive to the Painted Desert TH, which would shave a couple of miles each way.
Once leaving the road I didn't care my ascent route too much -- there was too much time in some messy drainages and washes. On the descent I winged it a bit and it turned out better I think.
There were great views at the summit -- some of the best that I have seen.
Part of the hike was on the Yuma Proving Ground, so I got a YPG hunting permit to be legal. My only weapon was some trekking poles, so I did not bag any game; but I did bag another nice peak! |
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