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| Hiking | 4.36 Miles |
1,181 AEG |
| | Hiking | 4.36 Miles | 2 Hrs 11 Mns | | 2.42 mph |
| 1,181 ft AEG | 23 Mns Break | 12 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | | For some reason, I was really feeling like getting in some off trail today. Freshly armed with my newly renewed Saguaro Annual pass, I made my way out from the El Camino del Cerro TH about 3:30. North on the Thunderbird trail to the old mining prospect, and then I started up the eastern side of 3373. I made it up to the ridgeline and continued up to the highpoint for a short break. I continued down the northwest slope and dropped into the Brittlebush wash. This was a nice stretch, almost better than the actual trail. I reconnected with the trail in about a half mile, and then circled east to 3037. I headed up the south face of this one, I actually found it to be more difficult for the sake of more loose footing, and much more cholla. I took another break on top, and then back to the trail and around to the van. Views were good, I could see the Superstitions to the north, but a little hazy. Good off trail excursion, I made it through with only a few little scratches. Shorts approved bushwhack! Two more peaks I haven't yet climbed as well. |
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Good Brittlebush show, some Creosote bloom, and some occasional Desert Zinnia and Penstemons |
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