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Cholla Mountain / Mish Mash Area - 1 member in 1 triplog has rated this an average 2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Cholla Mountain Loop from Brown's Ranch THPhoenix, AZ
Cholla Mountain Loop from Brown's Ranch TH
Phoenix, AZ
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Brown's Ranch Road Trail - MSPN
Corral Trail - MSPN
Dry Gulch Trail - MSPN
Cholla Mountain Loop - MSPN
Cholla Mountain / Whale The
Cholla Mountain / Mish Mash Area
Cholla Mountain / Saguaro Hotel Area
Cholla Mountain / Far Side The
Watershed Trail - MSPN
Vaquero Trail - MSPN
Jane Rau Interpretive Trail - MSPN
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A belated revisit to some of the Cholla Mountain crags that I've climbed at in the past. The approaches are longer now compared to when this area was State Trust and accessible with a wheeler. It doesn't seem like many climbers get out there anymore since the crag approaches are substantially overgrow with Brittlebush. There's an aggressive bee colony at the base of [ Cholla Mountain / Far Side The ] , so the routes there can't safely be climbed currently. I heard their buzzing before reaching the base and skedaddled as soon as some of them started assertively marking me with some head bumping. Sometimes one can surprise themselves with a maneuvering berserker downhill rate when it's absolutely necessary. Overall, the trails are flat and monotonous but still it's fortunate for most of us that the area wasn't developed into more sprawl.
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[ checklist ]  Cholla Mountain 3,406 - MSP North
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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