|
| | | |
| |
|
| Hiking | 13.06 Miles |
1,385 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.06 Miles | 5 Hrs 22 Mns | | 2.67 mph |
| 1,385 ft AEG | 28 Mns Break | | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | After finishing up Passage 15, I decided to skip 14 since it looks like it has more elevation gain throughout than I would want to deal with as the weather is getting warmer, so I skipped down to Passage 13. Wally and I started from the Tiger Mine TH and hiked the road down to Oracle State Park. Along the road we encountered several side by sides coming the other way, looks like they had a big event planned.
The AZT is its own dedicated trail within the park, not just another trail that's part of the park with another name that doubles as part of the AZT. I'm not sure of the history of this, if it was called another name before, did they build this section of the AZT in the park after the park opened, etc. We did notice that almost immediately the trail was not the same as the track we downloaded for the first half mile or so. After that it was on.
We took the AZT to the Manzanita Trail, then made a loop back to where we entered by taking that trail, the Granite Overlook Loop, Nature, Mariposa, and Cherry Valley Wash Trails. At the end of the Granite Overlook Loop Trail, there is a parking lot with several picnic tables, one of which was under a very shady tree. This was the perfect lunch spot and we took full advantage. It was very nice to have lunch in the middle of the hike with the comfort of a table and shade. After we finished, I also took advantage of the recycling bin there to unload some empty Gatorade Zero bottles.
No wildlife seen to mention, although Wally said he saw a dead animal off the road just before the trailhead on the way back. We made very good time and it really didn't feel like we did as many miles and AEG as we did, which I suppose is a sign of good health. Weather stayed comfortable the whole time, probably lower 80s by the time we were done. |
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
Route Editor
Route Scout
The trail was about as nice as it gets in both distance and elevation change. It was a bit of a roller coaster, with the only real elevation gain occurring after the windmill. Tall grass boarded most of the trail making me a little uncomfortable with the warm temperatures. Happily, all the buzzworms were enjoying the sunshine elsewhere. I was surprised at the number of trail junctures. There must have about 7, between Webb Rd. and Highway 77. Disappointed with the end and hiking Tiger Man Rd for the last 1.5 miles.
Route 
