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Woodbury TH to Tortilla TH via Red Tanks - 2 members in 2 triplogs have rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 25 2017
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 Far NE Phoenix,
Woodbury Coffee and Red Bacon with JF, AZ 
Woodbury Coffee and Red Bacon with JF, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 25 2017
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,762
Hiking24.29 Miles 5,200 AEG
Hiking24.29 Miles   11 Hrs   50 Mns   2.29 mph
5,200 ft AEG   1 Hour   14 Mns Break14 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Woodbury Trail #114
Woodbury TH to Tortilla TH via Red Tanks
Coffee Flat Trail #108
Red Tanks Trail #107
Hoolie Bacon Trail #111
JF Trail #106
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joebartels
The drive in on 172/172A was uneventful. Queen Creek had a decent flow, but nothing a vehicle that would be driving these roads couldn't handle. Close to our TH, we saw a large Ford Transit panel van coming down 172A.

Woodbury Trail #114
There was one truck at the TH when we got there.
This trail down to the Woodbury TH appears to be and old road.
Probably a one and done

Coffee Flat Trail #108
This eastern stretch of the Coffee Flat Trail to Red Tanks was new for me. It was an easy stroll through Fraser Canyon. Very pleasant with the green and water everywhere. This would make a nice loop with other canyons in the area.

Red Tanks #107
I'd done this section before but did not remember much of it. It's quite scenic with the views of the surrounding areas and all the flowing water.

Hoolie Bacon # 111
Hoolie Bacon for me, is just a way to get to other places in the Supes. We had lunch at Horse Saddle and it did have some great views. The only hikers we saw all day, were at this saddle. One dayhiker, one backpacker and us just happened to all meet at the same time there. The hike down from Horse Saddle to the North is steep, rough and loose. Once down in the lower sections the trail is much nicer. You easily cross the flowing Tortilla Creek numerous times.

JF Trail #106
The northwestern portions of this trail is just OK. There are BIG views of the surrounding areas that help a bunch.
The trail finally starts to get interesting in the mid section around unnamed Peak 4597. [ photo ] . It seemed to take forever to get to Tortilla Pass. Dropping down JF from Tortilla Pass, there is also some steep, loose washed out areas. Towards the bottom we hit sunset and donned our headlamps.

The 1.2 mile 500'+ climb out on Woodbury to the truck, could not end quick enough.
It was a full day in the Supes.
You couldn't ask for better hiking weather.

With this this loop I'm getting closer to hitting all the trails in the Supes (37 of 39 done).
I Just have the 2 shortest left, with just 1.1 Total miles to go!
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Horse Camp Spring  Tortilla Creek
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Fraser Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
flow all the way up to JF HQ

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Horse Camp Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
Spring Box has not held water in quite some time. Plenty of water in the spring area

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Musk Hog Canyon Light flow Light flow
Flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Night Hawk Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
Hard to tell what was from Tortilla Creek and what was from the Spring

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Red Tanks Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
Plenty of clear cool water

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Whetrock Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
flowing

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Whetstone Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
Did not examine the spring, but plenty of flow in the area
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Feb 25 2017
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Woodbury Coffee and Red Bacon with JF, AZ 
Woodbury Coffee and Red Bacon with JF, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 25 2017
joebartels • Triplogs 5,894
Hiking24.14 Miles 5,147 AEG
Hiking24.14 Miles   11 Hrs   50 Mns   2.28 mph
5,147 ft AEG   1 Hour   14 Mns Break14 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Woodbury Trail #114
Woodbury TH to Tortilla TH via Red Tanks
Red Tanks Trail #107
Coffee Flat Trail #108
JF Trail #106
Hoolie Bacon Trail #111
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The_Eagle
Most high clearance 2wd vehicles should be able to make the drive. Several water crossings. The only likely issue is for those timid with a gas pedal crossing Queen Creek.

Woodbury Trail #114
Hiked this to scratch if off a list.

Coffee Flat Trail #108
The cow patties get your attention when it's dry. It's a slice of heaven when the creeks are flowing. Really nice saguaros either way.

Red Tanks #107
Five years after our first hike on the eastern side we returned. It didn't ring a bell. A little rough. This trail has four distinct personalities: La Barge Creek, Upper La Barge Box, North of Red Tanks Divide, Red Tanks Canyon. I like 'em all. It's not a trail for flip flops and shorts, come prepared.

Hoolie Bacon # 111
The best part of this trail is Bacon in the name. Horse Ridge saddle is a fine lunch stop with great 360 views. 4143 is better, please keep that a secret.

JF Trail #106
I've jigsawed this in the past, mainly Tule to Peralta. I do not care for either end. The 2.3 mile middle segment from 4597 to Tortilla Pass is worthy. It has a Reavis spirit of intrigue that I find relaxes the mind.

Synopsis
Bruce suggested JefF out-n-back. Meh... do I know you? He came back with this loop and it was game on! We had perfect temps with all the creeks in taper down flow. I didn't blink at 22+ miles. Boy howdy, 12 hours sucker punched my body.
Hurts so good, great hike!

carried 3.5 quarts, consumed 2.5
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Horseshoe  Mascot
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
a few sprigs of paintbrush was the main attraction, several dozen Dichelostemma capitatum scattered throughout our loop, two poppies... yeah not much

lots of wiry lotus, which is like getting excited over dollar store cookies
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average hiking speed 2.28 mph

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