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Peak 5822 - Iron Mountain Quad - 2 members in 2 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Rogers Canyon - JF Trail LoopGlobe, AZ
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 04 2025
pseudalpineTriplogs 1,511
Hiking20.01 Miles 4,797 AEG
Hiking20.01 Miles
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CW again but solo this time with a JF Trail southern terminus start and no Frog Tank add-on. Uber wind was stinging cold for several hours then it was perfect. Killed two birds with one stone and knocked off the remarkable La Barge Mountain and the meh Peak 5822. The road is about as crappy as usual and 5077's summit log was probably the most pathetic POS I've ever come across. Would be interesting to check out the other arches on the SW ridge of La Barge. Perhaps on another standalone trip.
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Dec 20 2012
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Peak 5822 - Iron Mountain QuadGlobe, AZ
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 20 2012
CannondaleKidTriplogs 2,458
Hiking1.40 Miles 1,057 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   1.01 mph
1,057 ft AEG      10 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
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With temps in the upper-20's and high winds, I'm sure gusting 45-50 mph this was one COLD hike. I planned on using 3 layers of clothing but thankfully I brought more because I used five layers. Even though I was bushwhacking up steep slopes through very dense brush (reminded me of the Manzanita on Mt Peeley) it didn't appear I was sweating at all because the wind kept me so cool.

The summit itself had so much brush around it it was hard to see much, but as I wandered around a bit the views were awesome. I crossed a saddle to a lower peak for more photos before heading back to the car. Good thing it was a steep downhill or I likely wouldn't have made it through the thick brush. I followed fresh deer tracks as much as possible but had to crawl on my stomach a number of times to get through some of the low brush so it was not fun. Eventually I reconnected with the route up and found some clear areas, well clear if you didn't count the knee-high cats-claw all over.

I'm glad this one is done!
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average hiking speed 1.01 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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