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Apr 15 2024

pseudalpine

Guides 59
Routes 1,100
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Triplogs 1,290

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Toroweap, AZ

Hiking		Apr 15 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	12.53 Miles	4,273 AEG

Hiking	12.53 Miles	7 Hrs 56 Mns	2.00 mph
	4,273 ft AEG	1 Hour 40 Mns Break

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I was in the Toroweap area for about twenty-four hours total and completed three separate hikes. The first two involved yet another hike down and back to/from the Colorado River, an intervening sandwich and beer, and then an ascent of an inactive volcano, which together I’m blithely dubbing Hole to Hump(s). Yes, I know how difficult the actual H2H is to complete. And yes, I realize these two challenges really don’t compare, besides the river and exticnt volcano aspects. I’m almost certain I’ll never compete the real deal. So, please spare us any unnecessary snarky comments about only a playful comparison. The third hike was a Saddle Horse loop with a few side trips added on. It was an enjoyable stay after not visiting for a few decades.

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[ checklist ] Flatiron Butte Lava Falls Rapids Mount Sinyella Mount Trumbull Mount Trumbull Wilderness Prospect Canyon The Dome Toroweap Lake Toroweap Point Vulcans Throne

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Oct 10 2019

louie

Routes 4
Photos 134
Triplogs 19

54 male

Joined Jan 07 2004
Phoenix, AZ

Tuweep Campground

Northwest, AZ

Tuweep Campground

Northwest, AZ

4x4 Trip		Oct 10 2019
		louie • Triplogs 19

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Just completed a dusty trip out to Toroweap. What I learned:

that they really do lock the gate 30 minutes after sundown and unlock it at sunrise. Got stuck camping at the gate after dark so didn’t get to use the site at Tuweep I had reserved.

Discovered that many people are confused by the names Tuweep and Toroweap and think they are in completely different areas.

My dog has no fear and was freaking myself and everyone around us as she tiptoed along the edge of the cliffs. I leashed her rather quickly.

My 2000 jeep with a broken gas gauge will get over 200 hundred miles to a tank wandering around the dirt roads out there. We drove over to Bar10Ranch for the second night and stayed there a night since it was way cold the first night and no campfires out at Tuweep. Bar10 actually has gas for sale at 6 bucks a gallon, but since you’re 60 miles from asphalt that seems like a pretty good deal. Would get a few gallons next time to avoid the stress of keeping my fingers crossed I’d make to to Judds Auto Service in Fredonia for gas, the self proclaimed Center of the Universe that proudly states, “Lotto-Guns-Ammo-Beer” Yep had to get the bumper sticker!

From Bar10 just for future reference you’re better off getting back to Phoenix via St. George and the Vegas route. A little longer on the pavement, but shorter on the dirt and I think would in the long run be a shorter time wise route home. Google said going back to Fredonia was 20 minutes shorter, but it took me down this obscure single track 4x4 route on the North side of Mount Trumble that I kept waiting for the road to come to a washed out dead end. A fun route, but definitely for a high clearance short wheelbase vehicle only.

Bar 10 is a pretty cool completely off the grid locale. They got their own paved landing strip out there and most visitors fly there rather than drive. Lots of fun stuff to do out there, but be prepared to spend some money!!!

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Dec 31 2018

John9L

Guides 6
Routes 183
Photos 5,612
Triplogs 1,647

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Joined Mar 12 2004
Scottsdale, AZ

Saddle Horse Loop

Northwest, AZ

Saddle Horse Loop

Northwest, AZ

Hiking		Dec 31 2018
		John9L • Triplogs 1,647

Hiking	2.01 Miles	243 AEG

Hiking	2.01 Miles
	243 ft AEG

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chumley

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While car camping at Tuweep campground, we would hike the Saddle Horse Loop twice. The first day was cold and clear. The second day was overcast with two inches of snow on the ground. We couldn't resist another hike to the viewpoints and it was well worth the effort. My photoset will contain pics from both days.

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Dec 30 2018

chumley

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
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52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Saddle Horse Loop

Northwest, AZ

Saddle Horse Loop

Northwest, AZ

Hiking		Dec 30 2018
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Hiking	2.01 Miles	243 AEG

Hiking	2.01 Miles	1 Hour	2.23 mph
	243 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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Ended up doing this short loop a couple of times during our stay. There are several viewpoints that are worthy of leaving the trail to visit. After two nights of great sunsets and one morning of disappointing sunrise light, morning three brought the magic after about 2 inches of snow coated the area before daybreak. The snow level was about 500 feet above the river, with accumulating snow far down into the canyon. What a great experience, and amazing views in all directions and a whole new experience on the long drive out!

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[ checklist ] Toroweap Point Toroweap Valley Vulcans Throne

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Jul 19 1998

mazatzal

Routes 36
Photos 2,658
Triplogs 1,347

67 male

Joined Jul 28 2004
Scottsdale, AZ

Toroweap Overlook, AZ

Hiking		Jul 19 1998
		mazatzal • Triplogs 1,347

Hiking	3.00 Miles	400 AEG

Hiking	3.00 Miles	1 Hour 50 Mns	2.25 mph
	400 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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Camped here. What a spectacular place. Went a couple of walks along the rim and along Tuckup.

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