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Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area - 1 member in 1 triplog has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Black Hills LoopTucson, AZ
Black Hills Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 02 2024
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Hiking8.00 Miles 600 AEG
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Fun in the Black Hills sun!
Clockwise loop through the desert 1st half, finished on the old Duncan-Safford Highway 2nd half.
Such a cool scenic area, looks like an old spaghetti western movie scene.
Cold at the start, warm at the finish.
Wildflowers are coming in good, a few patches of poppies and several water tanks with cattle.
We finished a bit early so decided to make it a daily double with a trip out to Hot Well Dunes.

We drove the 25 miles out on Haekel Road which is always an adventure on that road.
Made it to the dunes with about an hour to spend.
Made a quick hike up to an overlook in the sand followed by a visit to the hot tubs (2) where we visited with some friendly folks before leaving.
Headed back home to Safford via Tanque Road which is also an adventurous road.
Lot's of poppies seen on this road out.

We had a fun full day!
:D
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Black Hills light with poppies, moderate with everything else.
Tanque Road substantial with poppies.
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