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Mint Wash Connector Trail #352 - 1 member in 5 triplogs has rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 16 2016
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Willow Trail #347Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 16 2016
mazatzalTriplogs 1,348
Hiking10.60 Miles 1,620 AEG
Hiking10.60 Miles   5 Hrs   10 Mns   2.31 mph
1,620 ft AEG      35 Mns Break
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We headed up to the southeast part of Granite Basin Recreation area and did a couple of loops in the area.

Williamson Valley TH :next: Willow :next: Willow Connector :next: West Lake :next: Chimbly :next: Mint Connector :next: Mint :next: Tin Trough :next: TH

Saw one deer and a few mountain bikers, equestrians and hikers but not many.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
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Wildflowers Observation Light
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Apr 18 2015
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Willow Trail #347Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 18 2015
mazatzalTriplogs 1,348
Hiking10.60 Miles 1,620 AEG
Hiking10.60 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   2.49 mph
1,620 ft AEG      25 Mns Break
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Williamson Valley TH :next: Willow :next: Willow Connector :next: West Lake :next: Chimbly :next: Mint connector :next: Mint :next: Tin Trough :next: TH.

It's a nice area with lots of easy loop possibilities and very nice trails. 90F in the valley but cooler here, 63 at start and 69 at end. Saw one deer.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
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May 11 2014
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Willow Trail #347Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar May 11 2014
mazatzalTriplogs 1,348
Hiking10.60 Miles 1,620 AEG
Hiking10.60 Miles   4 Hrs   55 Mns   2.49 mph
1,620 ft AEG      40 Mns Break
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Came back here and did the butterfly loop.

Williamson Valley TH :next: Willow :next: Willow Connector :next: West Lake :next: Chimbly :next: Mint connector :next: Mint :next: Tin Trough :next: TH.

It's a nice area with lots of easy loop possibilities and very nice trails. A chilly 49 when we started and 61 at end. It was surprisingly quiet today, we only saw one mtn biker on the trails. There were a few people at the lake.
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Sep 29 2013
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 Routes 36
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Willow Trail #347Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2013
mazatzalTriplogs 1,348
Hiking11.60 Miles 1,270 AEG
Hiking11.60 Miles   6 Hrs   15 Mns   2.14 mph
1,270 ft AEG      50 Mns Break
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We hadn't been to the southeast part of Granite Basin Recreation area so we did a double loop using the trails in the area.

Williamson Valley TH :next: Willow :next: Willow Connector :next: West Lake :next: Chimbly :next: Mint connector :next: Mint :next: Tin Trough :next: TH.

Most of this area was closed due to the Doce fire but it reopened last Thursday. You encounter the edge of the Doce fire near the north end of Mint Wash trail and some areas where you see fire retardant residue.

Enjoyed the area and views - it reminded me a bit of the Payson trail system (PATS).
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
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Oct 11 2008
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61 male
 Joined Aug 28 2008
 Prescott, AZ
Granite Basin - Mint Wash Loop, AZ 
Granite Basin - Mint Wash Loop, AZ
 
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TwoWeimsTriplogs 70
Hiking3.20 Miles
Hiking3.20 Miles   2 Hrs   13 Mns   1.44 mph
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This is a loop in the Granite Basin Recreation Area. Starting at the Mint Wash #345 Trailhead near Granite Basin Lake, Follow Trail #345 along Mint Wash. Turn Right on the Mint Wash Connector Trail #352. Turn right on the Chimbley Water Trail #348. Turn Right on the West Lake Trail #351 and continue back to the trailhead parking area.
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average hiking speed 2.18 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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