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Pusch Peak via Pima Canyon - 1 member in 3 triplogs has rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 28 2015
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Pusch Peak TraverseTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
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Mountain_RatTriplogs 257
Hiking4.87 Miles 2,811 AEG
Hiking4.87 Miles   5 Hrs   35 Mns   1.32 mph
2,811 ft AEG   1 Hour   53 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Took this one with Roy. Roy picked me up at the Pima Canyon parking lot at 8, and we drove up to the Linda Vista TH. Before leaving the TH, we had already adopted a hiker headed to the peak. Shortly into the journey, we we passed by a younger guy who was trotting all over the area with his video camera so he could show all of his friends what they were missing out on. We would see him a few more times by the peak. We pushed HAZ on them as if we were salesmen, but there could be a recruit or 2. After a snack at the peak, we parted company with our new acquaintances, and hopped off the south side of Pusch. We made our way down the ridge line without issue, but very slowly. We added a new attraction to this ride, this time around, by climbing the spine of rock that you pass by half way down the ridge. Not tough, but a nice added feature. After a short break here, we finished out the ridge section and spilled out onto the Pima Canyon trail. We took another break here so that I could strip off 80% of my clothing (long pants, long sleeves, long socks, all had to go), then we polished off the last half mile.

Ahh. Good times, good times. Thanks again Roy. We'll catch another soon.
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Pusch Peak TraverseTucson, AZ
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rvcarterTriplogs 241
Hiking4.40 Miles 2,783 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles
2,783 ft AEG
 
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Matt and I tied the two approaches to Pusch Peak together by starting at Linda Vista trailhead and ending at Pima Canyon Trailhead. We wanted to do this before the Bighorn Sheep restrictions kicked in. Check out the description I just posted to HAZ, and Matt's triplog and track. A little cool at the start but nice after getting started. If you do this, be sure to include the scramble to the top of the very prominent rock formation about 1/3 mile up the ridge from the Pima Trail. It's very easy to see. :)
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Aug 22 2013
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Pusch Peak via Pima CanyonTucson, AZ
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Mountain_RatTriplogs 257
Hiking4.34 Miles 2,560 AEG
Hiking4.34 Miles   4 Hrs   48 Mns   0.94 mph
2,560 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
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Pusch Whack:

I had two goals today; first to reach Pusch Peak from Pima Canyon (needed that one off the list), and second to scout out a route from Pusch to The Cleaver as a future hike.

I had little information on this approach. I know it’s been done, I know to follow a ridge line, and I know what my destination looks likes. I plotted and calc’d the route, knowing the distance, elevation, approximate speed and water needed. What my spreadsheet missed was the symphony of scree, cat-claw and lechuguilla :-k . There is no trail beyond the first half mile, so all I could do is put my head down and slog through it. :doh:

This approach is a painful one, but adds so much perspective to Pusch Ridge and Pima Canyon. Though the air was extremely hazy today, I did snap a few pics to offer some idea of the views from this angle.

Once to the top, I felt that the worst was behind me, but that was not to be the case. Turns out navigating through all the elements of this ridge line isn't much faster downhill than uphill. :-s

I averaged about 0.8 mph going up and about 1.0 heading down. My personal worst. All said and done, it held my interest, gave me a good work out and provided a much needed bloodletting. :)
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average hiking speed 1.13 mph

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