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Coal Creek Lower Canyon - 1 member in 4 triplogs has rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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May 11 2014
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Coal Creek Lower CanyonAlpine, AZ
Coal Creek Lower Canyon
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar May 11 2014
PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking6.70 Miles 643 AEG
Hiking6.70 Miles
643 ft AEG12 LBS Pack
 
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I awoke to bright sunlight at my campsite near the Black Hills rockhounding area, tossed my sleeping bag into my truck and then started east on 191 for the New Mexico line to meet a botanist from Tucson at Coal Creek. We roamed Coal Creek, studying flowering specimens of an unusual cactus I had come across years ago. The willow patch had a small pool like always. Saw a few deer. After locating what we came for it was off to Black Jack for the second half of the day.
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May 07 2009
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Coal Creek Lower CanyonAlpine, AZ
Coal Creek Lower Canyon
Alpine, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking2.20 Miles 130 AEG
Hiking2.20 Miles   1 Hour      2.20 mph
130 ft AEG
 
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Hot day, things were looking pretty dry, but I caught the mystery cactus in flower. :)
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Sep 11 2008
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48 male
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Coal Creek Lower CanyonAlpine, AZ
Coal Creek Lower Canyon
Alpine, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking2.40 Miles 130 AEG
Hiking2.40 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   1.60 mph
130 ft AEG
 
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Deja-vu on trip #2:
Skies were again dark over the Big Lue Mountains and rain was coming down as I drove up highway 78, but I had another great hike on the edge of Arizona. Coal Creek was flowing cool and strong, and summer wildflower season was in full gear. The temperature was perfect, the air fresh and moist with only occasional sprinkles. I went "Teva Joe" style, which worked out well for the numerous creek crossings. Today's wildlife: a squirrel. Today's wildflowers: every color in the rainbow. I love the Big Lue Mountains! :)
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[ checklist ]  Cosmos  Delphinium  Green Flowered Hedgehog  Ivy Leaf Morning Glory  RedStar
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May 15 2008
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Coal Creek Lower CanyonAlpine, AZ
Coal Creek Lower Canyon
Alpine, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking2.60 Miles 130 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles   1 Hour   22 Mns   1.90 mph
130 ft AEG
 
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Skies were dark over the Big Lue Mountains and rain was coming down as I drove up highway 78. I had my doubts, but I decided to go for it. I ended up having a great hike and a beautiful "Mid-May Monsoon" experience. The temperature was perfect, the air fresh and moist with a light breeze, skies filled with ragged clouds, and only a light rain for 10 minutes or so. I didn't see anyone else, nor did I expect to in the Big Lues. :)
This is a fine hike for anyone who enjoys solitude in open, rolling, ponderosa pine country.
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[ checklist ]  Bluebonnet Lupine  Green Flowered Hedgehog  Indian Paintbrush  Ponderosa Pine
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average hiking speed 1.9 mph

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