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Jul 15 2023

chumley

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

White Mountains Wander, AZ

Paddleboarding		Jul 15 2023
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Paddleboarding	1.75 Miles

Paddleboarding	1.75 Miles	42 Mns	2.50 mph

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Greens Peak Trail

Greer Lakes

Hannagan Campground

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A collection of things from a couple of weeks wandering the whites. Always a nice escape. Put the board on the water in Greer for an hour because I really needed a shower, and I thought $9 at the campground was a little bit excessive. A cool swim sufficed.

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Cactuscat Pose Humor

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[ checklist ] Benny Creek Big Lake Black River - Mainstem Blue Peak Crosby Spring Hannagan Meadow Reno Fire Lookout

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I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies.

Apr 25 2020

BiFrost

Guides 4
Routes 491
Photos 10,890
Triplogs 1,257

55 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Greer Lakes - Hike and Float, AZ

Hiking		Apr 25 2020
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257

Hiking	0.85 Miles	120 AEG

Hiking	0.85 Miles	4 Hrs 10 Mns	0.24 mph
	120 ft AEG	39 Mns Break

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Greer Lakes

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We checked out Greer Lakes and I decided the best way to see all the lakes was a hike and float. Starting from River Reservoir we inflated the packrafts and started the float. River Reservoir is the largest of the 3 lakes. We floated to the other end on the north side and exited the boat ramp. From there we carried boats, paddles, etc about 0.4 miles to the next one called Bunch Reservoir. We paddled to one end of the lake and had a floating lunch and beverage with the frogs providing sound effects. After that with the prevailing winds we kind of floated back down the lake going the length of the reservoir.

We exited Bunch and hauled our gear about 0.3 miles to the next one Tunnel Reservoir which is the smallest of the three. Nice float across to the other side exiting near the outlet gate. From there it was a short hike back to River Reservoir with a rocky down climb mixed in. Once on River we took our time floating to the far end but eventually we had to fight the wind back to the parking lot. Total on the track was about 4 miles with under a mile of hiking. Great way to see the lakes with minimal hiking and lots of floating

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] PaleoRob Pose

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Jul 16 2015

Crzy4AZ

Guides 31
Routes 135
Photos 2,699
Triplogs 615

52 female

Joined Apr 02 2007
Scottsdale, AZ

Greer Lakes

Alpine, AZ

Greer Lakes

Alpine, AZ

Fishing		Jul 16 2015
		Crzy4AZ • Triplogs 615

Fishing	0.80 Miles

Fishing	0.80 Miles

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	Baby4AZ	GI Jones
	LilGuy4AZ

After storm in the morning - took a nap. Then brought fishing poles to Greer Lakes. George is getting better at casting. Caroline likes to practice skipping rocks too. Beautiful reflection in the lakes. No osprey this year.

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Jul 17 2014

Crzy4AZ

Guides 31
Routes 135
Photos 2,699
Triplogs 615

52 female

Joined Apr 02 2007
Scottsdale, AZ

Greer Lakes

Alpine, AZ

Greer Lakes

Alpine, AZ

Hiking		Jul 17 2014
		Crzy4AZ • Triplogs 615

Hiking	1.20 Miles

Hiking	1.20 Miles

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	Baby4AZ	GI Jones
	LilGuy4AZ

Went back to Greer Lakes for a shoreline walk and to practice skipping rocks.

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[ checklist ] River Reservoir Tunnel Reservoir

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Jul 16 2014

Crzy4AZ

Guides 31
Routes 135
Photos 2,699
Triplogs 615

52 female

Joined Apr 02 2007
Scottsdale, AZ

Greer Lakes

Alpine, AZ

Greer Lakes

Alpine, AZ

Hiking		Jul 16 2014
		Crzy4AZ • Triplogs 615

Hiking	1.50 Miles

Hiking	1.50 Miles

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	Baby4AZ	GI Jones
	LilGuy4AZ

We walked around Tunnel lake some and then down the road to the sound of a mother osprey feeding her two (hungry) juveniles a fish dinner. All kinds of frantic flapping, pecking, squealing - wish I had videotaped the feeding frenzy.

Our kids went wild for the process - fascinated by a bird eating a fish. Fascinated by the dive-bombing mother swooping into the lake. And then trying not to fall backwards as they craned their necks to keep looking up. I was in a panic as my camera's zoom could not get enough detail - so I put my camera up to the binoculars and got some grainy stuff - but better than nothing!

A very fun kick-off to our White Mountain family vacation. We rented a cabin in Greer at 8,700 feet elevation not far from Greer Lodge. Perfect temperature and I love the shortness of breath and tachycardia of high elevation. Kids love seeing trees and green and water everywhere. Rain and hail - lakes and rivers.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Osprey

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] HAZ Food

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Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Tunnel Reservoir

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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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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