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Clifton Peak - 1 member in 3 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Apr 14 2011
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 Tucson, AZ
Clifton PeakTucson, AZ
Clifton Peak
Tucson, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking1.80 Miles 1,100 AEG
Hiking1.80 Miles      59 Mns   1.83 mph
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Made the summit in 30 minutes via the northwest ridge route. All that loose rock is nasty! A strong wind made the temp perfect.
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Feb 10 2011
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Clifton PeakTucson, AZ
Clifton Peak
Tucson, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking1.70 Miles 1,058 AEG
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Having oriented myself with the terrain of the peak last month, I decided on the northwest ridge route. Up I went on steep slopes covered in loose rock and thorny mesquite. Made the summit in 35 minutes, where I admired the view for a bit. Did not find a register, but did discover two grinding holes and some pottery sherds. Made my descent the same way, weaving among the sharp fins of dark volcanic rock near the summit, getting destroyed by catclaw, and fighting gravity on the loose rock slopes. I'll sum up Clifton Peak by saying it's short, brutal, but exciting.
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Jan 20 2011
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Clifton PeakTucson, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking1.71 Miles 1,032 AEG
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After staring up at this rugged peak every week and hearing stories of what a great tough hike it is from the locals, I decided to scout out a possible route to the summit on my lunch break. I went east from the parking area, trudged up the north slope to a saddle just east of the peak, then contoured across loose rock on the steep south slope, just below the summit. Along the way, I found some pottery sherds and broken metates on a tiny flat high on the peak. Realizing I wouldn't have time to summit today, and needing to get back to work quickly, I decided to take the northwest ridge back as a shortcut. Crossing the steep southwestern face of the peak was a bit nerve wracking, as I kicked tiny footholds into a rotten and very slick rock slope just above a cliff. Nuts! How did I get myself into this mess? :scared: Thankfully it was soon over, and I was able to descend the northwest ridge without any issues. You beat me today mountain, but I'll be back. : rambo : A fun and challenging little peak, for sure.
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