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Jolly Roger Trail - Estrella Foothills - 2 members in 21 triplogs have rated this an average 2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 07 2026
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
FBAR Pirate EMRP Sand Ride, AZ 
FBAR Pirate EMRP Sand Ride, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Feb 07 2026
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn14.30 Miles 710 AEG
Biking - Mtn14.30 Miles   2 Hrs   5 Mns   7.46 mph
710 ft AEG      10 Mns Break9 LBS Pack
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1st trip
Late start fat bike adventure ride starting from Estrella Foothills Community Park. Started on the sandy two track fence line trail that runs you over to the EMRP Iron Ranger. I haven't memorized my new Maricopa Park Pass number yet, so I had to unpack my phone to check the picture I took of the pass. It's good to have that information on your person in case you get stopped by a ranger, which has never once happened to me after all these years. Took the Crossover trail to Pedersen, counter clockwise over to Homestead Wash, managed to follow the wash all the way back to Pedersen with some hike a bike, Pedersen back to Gadsden, back again to Pedersen to Crossover, Jolly Roger, Park Ave, Sunrise back to Foothills Community Park. Saw 11 bikers and one hiker. Sand continues to accumulate on the trails.
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Jan 14 2026
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Jan 14 2026
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn11.10 Miles 1,114 AEG
Biking - Mtn11.10 Miles   2 Hrs   6 Mns   6.11 mph
1,114 ft AEG      17 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Decided to beat myself up again today on the mountain bike on the Estrella Pirate Trails. Started from Estrella Foothills Community Park and took Sunrise trail to Park Ave, Rum Runner, Grasky, Up Yonder, Upside Down, Upper Pass, Saddle Up, Beam Me Up, Beam Me Down, Buccaneer, What Up, Up There, back down Up Yonder, Black Beard, Queen Annes Revenge, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, back to Park Ave, Sunrise, and the parking lot. Lots of hike a bike on some of the rougher trails. Didn't see any other hikers or bikers.
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228737
Nov 26 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 26 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Hiking6.00 Miles 682 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   2 Hrs   44 Mns   2.52 mph
682 ft AEG      21 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Met up with Nina this morning at Estrella Foothills Community Park for a pre Turkey Day hike on Pirate trails. Started on Sunrise trail to Park Ave, Rum Runner, Grasky, Black Beard, Queen Anne's Revenge, Jolly Roger, Park Ave and Sunrise back to Estrella Foothills Community Park. Saw a couple of dog walkers and a group of 6 mountain bikers. Perfect weather!
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Nov 17 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMRP Sand Loop, AZ 
EMRP Sand Loop, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Nov 17 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn17.60 Miles 910 AEG
Biking - Mtn17.60 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   8.19 mph
910 ft AEG      21 Mns Break9 LBS Pack
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Took the weekend off and took the fat bike out to hit the EMRP sand loop. Started from Estrella Foothills Community Park and took the sandy 2 track out to the EMRP Iron Ranger. Then Crossover to Pedersen clockwise to Toothaker, Gadsden, Pedersen south to Homestead clockwise to Pedersen all the way around back to Crossover, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, Rum Runner, Park Ave, and Sunrise back to the Community Park. Cool 50 degree start to the ride. I was nursing a slow leak in the rear tire throughout the ride. Didn't see anyone out on the trails this morning.
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Sep 13 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Sep 13 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn7.20 Miles 540 AEG
Biking - Mtn7.20 Miles      59 Mns   7.45 mph
540 ft AEG      1 Min Break8 LBS Pack
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Did a quickie ride on Estrella Pirate trails before Harem bowling this morning. Started from the Estrella Foothills Community Park and jump on Sunrise to Tortuga, Scurvy Spine, Bootlegger, Grasky, Queen Anne's Revenge, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, Rum Runner, Park Ave, Sunrise, back to the parking lot. Saw 5 other riders and 2 hikers with a dog. 68 degrees when I started this morning, WOW!
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Jun 14 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
FINS Pirate GNODS MTB, AZ 
FINS Pirate GNODS MTB, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Jun 14 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn14.60 Miles 560 AEG
Biking - Mtn14.60 Miles   1 Hour   43 Mns   8.67 mph
560 ft AEG      2 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Still waiting for this stupid cold to go away, but managed to find the motivation to go for a spin, even before having coffee! Started from FINS (because I didn't feel like driving somewhere else), rode over to Estrella Foothills Community Park on the Maricopa trail (Sunrise), then Pirate trails - Park Ave, Rum Runner, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, Park Ave to the EMRP Iron Ranger, then down to GNODS trails for a loop and quick way home. Saw 5 mountain bike riders and a few couples out walking their dogs.
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Jun 01 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Fantasy Island North Singletrack (FINS)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Mtn avatar Jun 01 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn16.40 Miles 947 AEG
Biking - Mtn16.40 Miles   1 Hour   50 Mns   9.20 mph
947 ft AEG      3 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
Partners none no partners
Concerns about rain coming in from the south influenced my activity decision this morning. Ended up jumping atop of the mountain bike and riding out of the garage to FINS, over to Pirate trails, then Corgett Wash, Mulligan, Westar Hill, and Lum Wash back to FINS. Had the drizzles for the last 15 minutes or so. Saw some hikers and bikers out and about.
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May 27 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR FINS Pirate GNODS, AZ 
EMR FINS Pirate GNODS, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar May 27 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn18.80 Miles 670 AEG
Biking - Mtn18.80 Miles   2 Hrs   7 Mns   9.48 mph
670 ft AEG      8 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Out wandering around this morning on the MTB. Started in FINS and took the Maricopa trail over to the Community Park, then Tortuga Island, Scurvy Spine, Bootlegger, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, Park Ave to the EMRP Iron Ranger, Cantia Mia Causeway to GNODS, Big Kahuna, then south and west through the fields back to Maricopa trail (Dogbone) and back to FINS.
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May 10 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar May 10 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn9.00 Miles 820 AEG
Biking - Mtn9.00 Miles   1 Hour   28 Mns   7.01 mph
820 ft AEG      11 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Recent rains have roughed up the Estrella Mountain Ranch Pirate trails. Black Beard now, technically, goes through to Queen Annes Revenge. Incredible amount of work completed by the Estrella Trails Group on Black Beard. Still some work to get to the finish. Ran into the same two mountain bikers multiple times, they were getting too far all that fast. Made sure they knew the easiest way back to the parking lot. Also saw 3 other bikers. No hikers today. Felt hot. I was tired, lost my mojo. Felt like I was dragging an anchor up the climbs behind me. Very windy.
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223327
Apr 22 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Fantasy Island North Singletrack (FINS)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Mtn avatar Apr 22 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn16.90 Miles 908 AEG
Biking - Mtn16.90 Miles   1 Hour   55 Mns   8.97 mph
908 ft AEG      2 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
Partners none no partners
Did some riding on Estrella Mountain Ranch trails this morning. Started in FINS, rode over to Pirate, then Corgett, Mulligan, Westar Hill, and Lum Wash back to FINS.
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Apr 08 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Ride, AZ 
EMR Pirate Ride, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Apr 08 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn10.70 Miles 842 AEG
Biking - Mtn10.70 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   7.21 mph
842 ft AEG      4 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Took the Trance for a spin on the Pirate Trails this morning. Started from Estrella Foothills Community Park and jumped on Park Ave to Rum Runner, Grasky, Up Yonder, Up There, What Up, Hook Up, Beam Me Up (clockwise), Saddle Up (down), Buccaneer, Pirates Cove, Bootlegger, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, and Park Ave back to the community park. Saw two solo hikers and one biker. Nice morning to be out.
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Mar 13 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Mar 13 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn9.60 Miles 858 AEG
Biking - Mtn9.60 Miles   1 Hour   24 Mns   7.38 mph
858 ft AEG      6 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Started from Estrella Foothills Community Park for a Pirate ride this morning. Estrella Loop north to Jumpline, Bootlegger, Grasky, Black Beard - lots of work going on to extend this new trail, Queen Anne's Revenge, Jolly Roger, Doubloon, Rum Runner, Park Ave back to the parking lot. Passed a biker 2 up with his kid, so cute!
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Jan 20 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Jan 20 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn8.00 Miles 735 AEG
Biking - Mtn8.00 Miles   1 Hour   21 Mns   6.86 mph
735 ft AEG      11 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Partners none no partners
Took the fat bike over to Estrella Foothills Bikepark to go for a wander around Pirate trails today. Spent most of the morning vacuuming the house due to the lack of interesting programming on the tele. Once I got that all done I loaded up the fat bike on the Mystery Machine and drove the 5 miles over to the bike park to hit the Pirate trails. Took the power line over to Tortuga Island, Scurvy Spine, Bootlegger, Grasky, Black Beard (out and back), Queen Annes Revenge, back on Tortuga Island, Jolly Roger toward BC, Doubloon, back on Jolly Roger, Park Ave back to the parking lot. Loaded up the bike and cranked over the van. Got that typical Arizona, "I believe that's the last time this battery is going to start this vehicle", feeling. Sure enough, parked the van in the driveway, turned it off, turned it back on to the sound of click, click, click, click, thud. Spent the rest of the afternoon replacing my van battery. Got caught up on the last 3 days of the January Grand Sumo tournament. Passed 2 hikers on the trail and saw another mountain biker in the distance.
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Dec 22 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails Work Day, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails Work Day, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 22 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Hiking3.60 Miles 192 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   2.67 mph
192 ft AEG   1 Hour   34 Mns Break4 LBS Pack
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Estrella Mountain Ranch trail work day at Pirate trails. Great turnout for trail maintenance on Park Ave, Rum Runner, Jolly Roger, Grasky. Repaired a vandalized bike stand and added a third bike stand at BC. Hiked in and out with Doug.
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Nov 28 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMRP Turkey Day Ride, AZ 
EMRP Turkey Day Ride, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Nov 28 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn16.00 Miles 943 AEG
Biking - Mtn16.00 Miles   1 Hour   56 Mns   8.81 mph
943 ft AEG      7 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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1st trip
Decided to burn some calories before the Thanksgiving feast fest. Started at Estrella Foothills Community Park and headed north on the power line road to Tortuga Island, Scurvy Spine, Bootlegger, Jolly Roger, Park Ave to the EMRP Iron Ranger. Then Connector to Pedersen counter clockwise to Homestead back to Pedersen, still counter clockwise, to Gadsden, Toothaker, Pedersen, still counter clockwise :), Connector, Park Ave back to the Community Park. Saw a group of 6 riders on my way back to the Iron Ranger near the end of my ride. Sun was warm and the breeze was brisk. Trails in the park look like there flagged for an upcoming running event.
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Oct 30 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ 
EMR Pirate Trails, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Oct 30 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn9.60 Miles 797 AEG
Biking - Mtn9.60 Miles   1 Hour   49 Mns   7.29 mph
797 ft AEG      30 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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So nice NOT to have to go out early to beat the heat! Did a brunch ride today on the Pirate Trails in Estrella Mountain Ranch. Started from the Estrella Foothills Community Park and worked my way north on the powerline road to Jumpline trail, then Bootlegger, Grasky, Black Beard (with new activity!) out and back to Grasky, all of Queen Anne's Revenge, Jolly Roger, side trip out the the EMRP Iron Ranger, Doubloon, Rum Runner, and Park Ave back to the Community Park. Met up with one other rider at the EMRP Iron Ranger, Dan, on a Trek Slash 8. Just a perfect day on the trails.
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Oct 12 2024
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EMR Pirates GNODS, AZ 
EMR Pirates GNODS, AZ
 
Biking - Mtn avatar Oct 12 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn13.60 Miles 534 AEG
Biking - Mtn13.60 Miles   1 Hour   46 Mns   8.87 mph
534 ft AEG      14 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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1st trip
Met up with the Bagel Bunch (Doug, Joseph, Nick, Dietrich, Jane, Jenn) this morning at Estrella Foothills Community Park for a ride on Pirate and GNODS trails. Started on Park Ave to Rum Runner, Doubloon, Jolly Roger, Park Ave, Iron Ranger connector to GNODS, Big Kahuna Loop, Footprints of GNODS, Connector back to Iron Ranger, Park Ave back to the bike park. Nice cool start. Saw one other biker on the connector trail.
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Oct 08 2024
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57 male
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Fantasy Island North Singletrack (FINS)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Mtn avatar Oct 08 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn14.50 Miles 682 AEG
Biking - Mtn14.50 Miles   1 Hour   39 Mns   8.88 mph
682 ft AEG      1 Min Break8 LBS Pack
 
Couldn't decide if I wanted to do a gravel bike or mountain bike ride this morning, so I settled on a easy MTB ride since that bike was already queued up in the bike stand. Out of the garage and across the street to FINS, then Maricopa trail over to Pirate trails. Got distracted with chasing the sunrise for a photo and turned off east onto a 2 track road. It was nice enough so I decided to continue, until it turned into a sandbox and then I was wishing I hadn't, but eventually dumped out on Fenceline trail. Took that north to the Iron Ranger on Park Ave and headed west. Passed a group of 6 hikers that were heading toward the Iron Ranger. Jumped on Doubloon to Bootlegger, Scurvy Spine, over to Corgett Wash. Hung a left on Mulligan, up over Westar Hill, back to FINS on Lum Wash. Screwed around a bit in FINS and then back home. Saw 4 bikers in FINS, 6 hikers in Pirate, 1 guy on Mulligan. Mornings are getting busy. Nice to see others out and about.
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Sep 13 2024
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57 male
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Fantasy Island North Singletrack (FINS)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Mtn avatar Sep 13 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,832
Biking - Mtn14.80 Miles 740 AEG
Biking - Mtn14.80 Miles   1 Hour   48 Mns   8.46 mph
740 ft AEG      3 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
Partners none no partners
Beautiful morning! Still recovering from last week's cold. Started in FINS and took Maricopa trail (Lum Wash) over to Estrella Parkway. There's a tree down between FINS parking lot and Calistoga. Followed an old two track over to the powerlines to catch the Fenceline trail up to the EMRP Iron Ranger. Park Ave to Jolly Roger, Dragoon, Bootlegger, Scurvy Spine, Corgett Wash, Mulligan, Westar Hill, Lum Wash, back to FINS. Saw a biker in FINS and some dog walkers here and there on the trails enjoying the awesome morning!
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Southwestern Fringe of Our Urban Sprawl, AZ 
Southwestern Fringe of Our Urban Sprawl, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 08 2024
pseudalpineTriplogs 1,543
Hiking13.68 Miles 553 AEG
Hiking13.68 Miles   3 Hrs   47 Mns   3.77 mph
553 ft AEG      9 Mns Break
 
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No sign of the Bagel Bunch (over at Rio Vista :-s Dang it!) or anyone for that matter, except one lone, spunky little viper at the start. My expectations were met that these trails would probably be way more fun on a mountain bike. Reminded me a lot of the San Tan Mountain Regional or the Casa Grande Mountain Parks. Mostly flat desert with a bunch of sweeping turns. The eastern terminus of Homestead was a tease, especially after the constant uphill through all that monotonous desert, sand and a brisk headwind that didn't help. But wow! Corgett Wash looks as if it allows some great access to some of the craggy highpoints in this northwestern part of the range. Definitely will be back, especially if there are ways to get closer to the actual mountains with a wheeler and not have to hike all those filler miles.
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