The Island 5170 - Tonto NF - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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| Hiking | 11.85 Miles |
2,203 AEG |
| | Hiking | 11.85 Miles | 7 Hrs 18 Mns | | 1.95 mph |
| 2,203 ft AEG | 1 Hour 14 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | I parked on Cave Creek Rd and walked up the jeep road just north of Blackjack Point....it's a quick way to gain the big expanse of mesa that stretches to the New River Mountains. I think most of it is called Cook Mesa but I headed over to a narrower section called "The Island".
Nice country with green grass (and no cows at the moment). Easy walking on jeep roads (though it would be not so easy driving), and I stayed on them much of the time. I also walked along cliff bands and to a mesa point overlooking the New River....but didn't see any ruins or glyphs...not even a pottery sherd.
I made it a loop by dropping down to the New River drainage and following it back toward it's origin. For a rocky creek bottom it was pretty easy walking though it was awful hot and I was pretty slow. Went through 100oz of water 60oz of gatorade and some treated puddle water.
Glad I went up there but I'd think most interesting would be a Topohiker-style 30 miler on the jeep roads to really cover the area. |
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| Hiking | 9.00 Miles |
900 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.00 Miles | | | |
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| no partners | | | Took FR 597 and 560 to "The Island" and back. |
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average hiking speed 1.95 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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