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| Hiking | 16.57 Miles |
2,766 AEG |
| | Hiking | 16.57 Miles | 6 Hrs 44 Mns | | 2.69 mph |
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| partners | | All new ground for me today. Rainy drive down from the Valley, but cool and cloudy when we started around 0830. Started on Wild Burro, then up Upper Javelina. Steady climb, but not too steep, and in good condition. Flowers everywhere, which was the theme for the day.
Made our way up Wild Mustang, which was fun in the low clouds. East on Wild Burro again, where we took a break near the windmill, roughly the halfway point of the loop. The dam was neat, and the rock corral was impressive.
Another uphill climb on Loop Trail, but the giant switchbacks made the incline very subtle. Great views as we topped out on the loop, passing a crested saguaro somewhere along that stretch as the trail turned into Ridgeline. Chilly breeze and a few sprinkles through here as well.
Alamo Springs had the roughest tread of the day, but was still in good shape. Spotted a Gila Monster about halfway up the climb. The descent was welcome, and pleasant, and we finished up on Wild Burro.
All the trails were in great condition. An abundance of flowers with more varieties than I have seen elsewhere this spring. Great hike today, thanks for the suggestion, Kelly! |
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Globemallow—orange & purple, lupine, poppies, chia, owl clover, penstemon, and a whole bunch more |
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