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Rose Garden and Rowdys Scarlet Ridgeline, AZ
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| Hiking | 6.49 Miles |
1,286 AEG |
| | Hiking | 6.49 Miles | 2 Hrs 27 Mns | | 2.67 mph |
| 1,286 ft AEG | 1 Min Break | 10 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | The light rain had just stopped as I parked in the lot at the end of Rose Garden Lane. A white van, rather large, was parked there when I arrived.
There were numerous use trails from the TH, but ultimately a defined route led up the mountain. I reached the lower peak (1871') first, where I encountered the van's occupants. Twelve eclectic gentlemen, likely between 20 and 40, adorned with neck and face tattoos, were enjoying a smoke break. I greeted them and continued to Peak 2075.
With clear skies thanks to the morning rain, I enjoyed impressive views from Peak 2075. I descended the north side to the circumference trail to explore Union Mine, marked on the Topo map.
Fenced off but with an unlocked gate, I peered into the vertical shaft's seemingly bottomless depths. Next, I headed toward Scarlet Ridgeline (aka Roudy's Ridgeline).
A mildly interesting area rich in mining remnants, Scarlet Ridgeline offered a climb up the small peak 1646, rewarding me with stunning views of SR101. On my way back, I discovered a 30-foot-long horizontal mine shaft.
I've driven past this area hundreds of times without stopping. It's definitely worth revisiting if I'm short on time and need a workout hike. |
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