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Reavis Plow Castle Dome, AZ
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| Hiking | 21.41 Miles |
4,055 AEG |
| | Hiking | 21.41 Miles | 9 Hrs 5 Mns | | 2.66 mph |
| 4,055 ft AEG | 1 Hour 2 Mns Break | 16 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | Perfect weather day to hit up this area in the Supes. The sun was still behind the hills when we got off to our chilly start.
We made quick work of the Reavis #109 Trail to Plow Saddle Trail #287. This was one of two Supes trails I needed to get the Supes done. I did not expect much, but was pleasantly surprised. Steep going down to the Plow Saddle Spring box and Intersection with the Frog Tanks #112 Trail. We did not take the time to check on the actual Spring location and headed up the much gentler Frog Tanks Trail.
Now at Reavis Ranch we used many of the use trails to check out the Creek, farm implements, and take in some lunch.
After lunch, Joe led us in a search for the old trailer by Owen's Spring. It was dry at the spring location marked, but plenty to filter from from a couple of pools just downstream.
Next up was Castle Dome. We decided to climb this one from the south for 2 reasons. First, 350 less gain to get to the top and second, it looked like on satellite views that it was relatively brush free. This ended up being the right call. Sweet views along ridgeline while making our way over to Castle Dome 5308. It's final a steep 100' climb to get to the top.
Getting down the 650' drop back to the Reavis #109, we practiced safety second. The brush was thick in spots going down, but you could find pathways. Still nicer going down this, as opposed to up.
From here, just a cruise back to the TH.
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Owen's Spring |
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| | | Dry in the location marked, but filterable pools within 100 ft downstream |
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Plow Saddle Springs |
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| | | Spring box has not collected water in some time. We did not check out the actual source | | _____________________
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I wasn't sure, but it was a relief that Reavis Canyon went without a rope and only a few minor bypass climbs (but I'm a climber, not a canyoneerer, major difference). Super bushwackiness in a few sections and the Green Room at ~8.62 miles in was awesome! Diverse slot and way better than Rough and Trap Canyons. Thickets of berry bushes nearing the ranch. I'd bet the bears like those in the summer. Hauled out some trash from the northern ranch camp. Less hikers than hunters with two that had each bagged a deer. Type II fun.
Current marked location is dry. Agua sleuth Karl sniffed out nearby shallow pools for the bingo bonus round.
We checked out several rock piles along the way and by chance ran into another five I didn't know about en route. We did see a mule deer buck and rabbit on the hike but no other fauna. We passed on two sites from the original plan as the miles, time and AEG were adding up. Once we got out we drove to Roosevelt Dam and over to Big Daddy's for pizza.
No one said I had to wear shorts. The Indians seemed to really like this area. Wally showed me lots of ruins and pot sherds, a cool spring, a nice Mule Deer, and a cool summit with awesome views. Topped it off with 4 meat toppings at Big Daddy's! 
Thanks Wally! Like Haz, 
](https://hikearizona.com/dex2/images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
I thought maybe turtle fell on his back and couldn't roll over. 
After the small miscue it was double time back to the trailhead. Thanks for the burger and hiking Denny.
.On they back the grass and rocks got worse and wore me out.The tall grass is hard on a Tortoise 
.Finally got back on the trail and did double time back to the Jeep.We saw a quite a variety of flowers,one Muledeer and seven Whitetail(1buck).Great hike and company. 
