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S Canyon #53 - 1 member in 4 triplogs has rated this an average 2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Nov 02 2024
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 Phoenix, AZ
Lanphier Trail #52Alpine, AZ
Lanphier Trail #52
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 02 2024
ShatteredArm • Triplogs 356
Hiking5.22 Miles 787 AEG
Hiking5.22 Miles   2 Hrs   4 Mns   2.80 mph
787 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
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Just a little jaunt down to the Blue to see if there are any cool colors down there. A lot of the stretch from Blue Crossing down to Blue Camp seemed past prime. Up in Lanphier, a lot of trees have already lost their leaves, some are still green, and there were just one or two bright red maples. Not as much color as I hoped for, but it was still a new look on the area.

When I got back to Blue Camp, I decided to see if I could follow S Canyon trail for a bit. After the first couple creek crossings, it became more obvious. Went as far as where the trail begins leaving the valley, and found a nice little overlook of the valley to the north.

Took Blue River Road all the way up to Alpine; there was one stretch between Blue School and Upper Blue CG that had some more vibrant colors.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Light
Oaks are turning. Some dull orange and pink leaves here and there, but not the most vibrant.
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Jun 25 2018
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 Phoenix, AZ
Blue Crossing CampgroundAlpine, AZ
Blue Crossing Campground
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 25 2018
nonot • Triplogs 514
Hiking35.17 Miles 7,090 AEG
Hiking35.17 Miles
7,090 ft AEG20 LBS Pack
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Tutt Creek Trail #105
S Canyon #53
Lanphier Trail #52
Sawmill Trail #39
Largo Trail #51
Cow Flat Trail #55
WS Lake Trail #54
Foote Creek Trail #76
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It was far too hot to be enjoyable, but I was looking to do some heat training hikes so this fit the bill. I would not recommend this time of year to visit the Blue, it was 90 degrees by 9:30 AM and stayed at least that hot until 7 PM each day.

It is quite the drought, and the Blue River itself dries up before reaching Sawmill trailhead.

Highlight was seeing a bear on day 3. Saw dozens of elk and deer, because of the dry conditions I think they are all getting driven down into the Blue River valley in search of water.

Day 1: Up S Canyon, along Cow Flat, down Lanphier
Day 2: Tutt Creek and a bit of Foote Creek
Day 3: Up Largo, to WS Lake to get tot the top of Bear Mtn, down Sawmill

The forest service appears to take trail maintenance seriously, though there are some newish fallen trees. The worst is the middle part of Sawmill trail, where it is heavily eroded before reaching telephone ridge, and the trail is also getting eaten by brush.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
A few prickly poppies

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Dry in the area

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Muddy ground here, but it was wet

dry Cleveland Spring Dry Dry

dry Cow Flat Spring Dry Dry

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The spring catchment was full, though it was muddy.

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Middle Foote Creek was dry at Tutt Creek Trail intersection, but was trickles and pools the next mile upstream

dry Franz Spring Dry Dry

dry Indian Canyon Dry Dry

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The lower 2 miles of Lanphier had good flow, the upper part of the canyon was dry

dry Largo Creek Dry Dry

dry Maple Spring Dry Dry

dry Right Fork Foote Creek Dry Dry

dry S Canyon Dry Dry

dry Tutt Creek Dry Dry

dry Whoa Canyon Dry Dry
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May 29 2016
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S Canyon #53Alpine, AZ
S Canyon #53
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar May 29 2016
FOTG • Triplogs 1,052
Hiking2.21 Miles 478 AEG
Hiking2.21 Miles
478 ft AEG
 
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After finishing up our three day backpack in the Eastern Blue Range at the Lamphier Canyon trailhead, Karl and I checked out a mile of S Canyon trail while John and Chumley enjoyed a beverage.

The section near the Blue River was nice and also the only water you will encounter on the hike according to two backpackers who we met on the trail. There are some great views of the Blue and the surrounding ranches as you climb, but it's a warm trail. Conditions for the rest of trail were reported as rugged but easy to follow. The first mile of trail was great, but it would be hard to pass up Lamphier in lieu of this trail in my opinion.
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 Joined Nov 20 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
S Canyon #53Alpine, AZ
S Canyon #53
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar May 29 2016
BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257
Hiking2.21 Miles 478 AEG
Hiking2.21 Miles   1 Hour      2.21 mph
478 ft AEG
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FOTG
Joined FOTG for a quick recon of S Canyon Trail after our Bear Mountain Loop. We wanted to check out a mile or so with first 1/2 mile along the Blue River before it heads up the ridgeline. We ran into some backpackers who came down the trail and gave us the scoop on conditions.
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