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Telegraph - Bursera Holbert Lasso Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 20.28 Miles |
4,525 AEG |
| | Hiking | 20.28 Miles | 9 Hrs 23 Mns | | 2.44 mph |
| 4,525 ft AEG | 1 Hour 5 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Prehydrated: 38 oz
Carried: 174 oz (124 frozen)
When I arrived, a large group of about 16-24 people was getting ready to head out. I thought they were runners, later realized they were mixed ages and backgrounds. I started a half furlong behind them. I passed them and then never saw them again, concentrating on transitioning from Grillz to My Way. Guessing they turned on Desert Classic.
This was my first time on the west side of Bursera. More people out here than expected. Teenage girl, three guys (Kurt Sedler types), then two guys who could be star quarterbacks or excellent car salesmen. The geology is more reminiscent of Estrella/Piestewa.
This is one of those rare hikes where you're hiking away from looking at the sun or without staring at the sun on the drive, either.
The West end of Gila is undoubtedly loved by no one. It skirts the bajada, dipping in and out of a few ravines. Whereas the Bursera across the ravine has nicer alluvial geology to glide over.
The steepest grade on Prospector was in full sun, but I got a nice breeze.
Generally, I avoid Goat Hill, since it's illegal. The pre-planned hike was under 20 mi and under 5K. So I figured I'd hit a few little peaks along the way.
Two rangers at the bottom of the Ranger Trail with a funky couple behind me. Luckily, I'd recently tackled these nondescript multi-use trails scattered about the actual trail and sailed through.
I needed to rearrange a lot of water bottles and such, so I thought it'd be a good opportunity to tackle a sliver of Judith Tunell Interpretive Trail and utilize the Ramada for a few minutes. Whoo doggy, the rubberized grate bench in the shade was comfy. What are the chances two families came off-trail directly down the hill and stopped at the Ramada... lol C'est la vie, probably best to keep moving anyway.
Dec 23rd 2024, KingLeonidas posted a clue via RS where the temporary or new trail routes. It worked out great. Just be sure to verify which days are legal, cuz I'm no angel. From previous hikes, I had a lunch spot in mind. Only partially shady, but it worked out. I ate half of a dry WinCo ham and cheese on a pretzel hoagie, cuz there needs to be something other than water and electrolytes in the mix.
Realized I only had 36 oz of water left. So I nixed two side trips to push it over 5K in favor of life. Since it was later in the day vs recent previous trips, a few more shade options were opening up. I took a 6-minute break at one, but just wanted to finish the hike.
40 oz more water would have been better, but it all worked out.
Android stats in airplane mode start to finish, 2,983 points, used 25% battery.
iPhone 20.15 mi / 4483 AEG | 3,228 points, never in airplane mode, used 35% battery.
2 bug fixes for RS 7.2.4 in dev worked, perhaps out in a few days. |
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The loop is a mild up and down meander through the washes on mostly flat ground. The tread is well groomed, aside from a short section on the northeast side that is layered with ankle eating rocks (mild exaggeration, but better to be warned than not 
). My mileage includes our walk from the house, but the loop is only 2.64 miles. We saw 2 dog walkers, 2 hikers, 1 cyclist, and 1 coyote. No wildflowers.
Only saw one other along this trail and they took one of the neighborhood side trails, by now it was heating up and I hoped to see an ambitious youngster with a lemonade stand in one of the many backyards I passed but alas no.Thought there was some nice 360 views of the surrounding workout trails visible, this trail is well signed, no shade however so even too warm for a spring day. Cruised back to the trail head on Pyramid. Surprised I’ve not seen a rattlesnake in South Mountain Park ! In fact no wildlife spotted today except a roadrunner with a lizard in its beak.
when I came out of the wash, the Estrellas, a-washed in sunlight, seemed to dominate the landscape. Few hikers on the way back to the TH. About 10 more cars dotted the parking lot as when I started. Great day for a hike!! HAPPY HIKING!!
