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| Hiking | 11.80 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 11.80 Miles | 7 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.57 mph |
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| no partners | | Taking advantage of the recent cold spell & rains we were able to do this trip out of season.
The obstacles on Fr213 were more than we wanted to attempt in a stock 2005 Tacoma 4x4 TRD. The vehicle was likely capable but the driver not experienced or up for the risk.
The description suggested that would add 2.5 miles each way, from our calculations it was closer to 2.8 miles.
Once the JF Trail departs the Hoole trail it is definately the road less traveled with minor detours required to avoid the catclaw.
We surprised a fox who quickly disappeared, but we got a good look at it.
With out the GPS Route we would have missed it. Even with the GPS route we over shoot the turn off to the peak by 1/2 mile. When making your way over to the peak get at least level with the peak if not a little higher that the peak and then follow the contours over to the peak.
Once at the top of the peak, the directions are fairly good but it will take some scrambling and exploring to find the LDMJ.
Returning to the JF trail look for the Mine AZLOT69 mentions. While descending back to JF Trail by a more direct route than coming in, I spotted the mine. Curiosity got the best of me so we went to explore it. There was a few inches of water close to the entrance but no standing water further back in the mine. No signs of animal life in the mine.
Although much longer than the 6.5 mile trip we set out to do, it was well within our capabilities and a good challenge.
Flowers:
Silverleaf Nightshade
Prickly Pear |
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