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Toms Thumb-Bell Pass loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 13.70 Miles |
3,209 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.70 Miles | 5 Hrs 58 Mns | | 2.32 mph |
| 3,209 ft AEG | 4 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Got started from the Gateway TH just before 0900. Took the northern part of Gateway Loop over to Windgate Pass Trail, then took that to the southern end of Tom’s Thumb Trail. Headed up Tom’s Thumb. I like this side of the trail much more than the northern side. Once up top, decided to go over to the Lookout as well, then went over to Tom’s Thumb. After that, dropped down East End Trail. I was originally going to finish the loop on Windgate Pass, but once at the junction, I opted to loop around on Bell Pass Trail instead. I like the eastern side of Bell Pass much more than the western side. Finished up on the southern side of Gateway Loop just before 1500.
Good loop, only saw people on Gateway Loop and right around Tom’s Thumb, save for about four other hikers on the rest of the hike. One was an odd fellow who asked if he could touch my hair to see if it was as soft as it looked. Um, no, no you may not, and it’s not worth the bodily harm if you try. Bizarre. Decent enough weather, although still warm. Lots of pink fiberglass Area Closed signs along the top of Tom’s Thumb area. |
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Oh yeah, that's why virtually everone backed out. 
When finally back to TH, I took another trail back to my vehicle. No joke!
We decided to pass our turn & proceed uphill to inspiration point. No one else up there 
Realized the small posts out here show where u r on the map. Turned right to climb up to the Lookout. Never crossed paths with any of the Tom's Thumb crowds. 
The lengthier way back is not overly difficult. We scouted tougher potential future outings. So many options, one is sure to be a fit for u.
, skipped the gateway saddle today. Only saw about 10 other hikers all morning until getting back to the trailhead where at least that many were hanging out on the bridge by the trailhead 
Most of the color noted on the windgate trail, making for frequent picture stops after leaving inspiration point , snack break at Windgates Pass. Nice hike today but don’t think I’ll to be back until next spring.
