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Apr 01 2024
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63 male
 Joined Mar 27 2006
 Descanso CA
Gem canyons Grand Canyon, AZ 
Gem canyons Grand Canyon, AZ
 
Backpack avatar Apr 01 2024
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack60.00 Miles
Backpack60.00 Miles9 Days         
1 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
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Did the gems from South Bass to Hermit with my son and two new friends for nine days. The ride out to Bass trailhead was sketchy after a snowy night. The four runner did well in the mud but I decided to stop at the res. gate and walk. The portion walked wasn't that bad so we should have driven. Because of the long walk to the trailhead we ended up dry camping on the esplanade the first night. Second day to Bass tanks, fill up and move to Serpentine for camp. There was a small trickle of water. Slept on 'the shelf' overlooking the creek. Third day to Ruby was nice and easy, we were elated to see water in Ruby. Had a nice 'beach day' there after arriving. Then Turquoise was the next stop, a nice day again, spent the afternoon under the overhang or getting wet. The night at Turquoise was eventful ! Clouds came in at dinner and woke at night with rain. Followed by large lighting bolts. The best part was waking to snow a hundred feet above camp ! That morning we walked in the cold rain for a while on the way to Slate. Found decent water. Next day was long to Hermit from Slate. It was a bit rushed again partly rainy. It was great to see the Boucher area however briefly and to see the classic Tonto landscape that long day. After a night at Hermit we went to Hermit rapids for
almost two days off. Being on the beach and hiking up hermit creek was amazing. Sitting on a rock and watching the water flow and change is the best. We were there on the eclipse day and spent some time trying to capture a pic of it. I can't remember the method other than a direct sun shot but it worked. The canyon cooled about 8 deg. when the sun died out. Met a university rafting group which explained a uranium mine is or potentially will contaminate the Hermit habitat. Hope it's not true but it didn't sound good. The hike out was fine and finished a great hike.
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Jan 26 2024
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63 male
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Tortilla Mountains - AZT #15Globe, AZ
Tortilla Mountains - AZT #15
Globe, AZ
Backpack avatar Jan 26 2024
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack56.00 Miles 2,448 AEG
Backpack56.00 Miles6 Days         
2,448 ft AEG35 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did an out and back on the AZT # 15 "tortilla" section. Day 1 went to
the "wildlife tank", plenty of water. Nice views except for the lights of Florence prison. Day two went to Ripsey wash, nice to see the saguaros and Ripsey wash is one of my favorite places on the AZT, classic open desert with the cattle tank to drink from. The tank was full of worms though, they filter out well. Some horse riders suggested they are mosquito larvae. The trail steward told me about a small waterfall near the north bound intersection with the wash. I found it (pic below) with only a trickle of water, good shower spot some day ! Next day was to the Florence-Kelvin dirt road. It was so windy ! Was a struggle to stay vertical. About a few tenths of a mile north from the dirt road I looked to the right and saw a small concrete structure. It turned out to be an old spring fed water catch. I decided to camp there however the water was heavily mineralized and not great to drink but I stuck it out as I didn't feel like going to the public spigot over the bridge. No side effects thankfully. Next three days headed back.
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Nov 05 2023
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Escalante RouteNorthwest, AZ
Escalante Route
Northwest, AZ
Backpack avatar Nov 05 2023
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack35.00 Miles 2,481 AEG
Backpack35.00 Miles7 Days         
2,481 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
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Did a great Escalante route (Tanner -> Grandview) with a friend Gary Senula. We did it in 7 days with a rest day at Hance creek (day hike down Hance canyon). Was a good time , Gary knows the geology of the super group so it was nice to learn all about that.
He showed me fossilized worms , amazing stuff. Ran into a few guys having trouble locating the Papago wall, Gary taught them the way up and down the slide. The slide was a little sketchy as at one turn one has to hold onto a large rock and swing around it to get on the better route through the scree. Lots of mice at the river camps, one bit my finger in my sleeping bag ! Hope to go the little Colorado the next time ! There was water in Hance creek, didn't check out page spring on the way out, thought I saw some dark rock suggesting at least a seep is there.
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Jul 07 2022
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
North-lake to South-lake loop, CA 
North-lake to South-lake loop, CA
 
 Backpack avatar Jul 07 2022
robxxx • Triplogs 56
 Backpack60.00 Miles 20,000 AEG
 Backpack60.00 Miles6 Days         
20,000 ft AEG35 LBS Pack
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Paiute Pass Trail 30E01
Muir Pass to Selden Pass - JMT
Mather Pass to Muir Pass - JMT
Bishop Pass Trail - South Lake
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Wow this is an amazing loop in the Sierra's ! I haven't posted some of my latest hikes but had to do this one before too long.
This is a 60 mile near-loop hike going up and down 3 passes for a total of 20k up and down and top elevation at ~ 12k, low at 8k.
So it was up out of tree line then back down to the trees. Lakes and streams and flowers everywhere ! Stunning views of the peaks every day. Scenic meadows, one with a coyote. The trail is very clear yet can be quite rocky at times, hit a small amount snow near Muir Pass. Alot of people out there as part of the loop is on the popular John Muir / PCT trail. Incredibly I met an AZ trail hiker I met in Feb by Muir Pass on this trip ! His nickname is "Cheezit". At a stream crossing I fell face first but was ok ! My gps went flying into the stream, lost ! Next time it's getting tied down ! Its terrifying falling out there, but that's what makes it exciting ! Its a bit hard going up to 11k+ , mostly tiring but you get used to it and now that Im back home I feel very strong on hills. Alot of trout fishers , most lakes have trout. Actually saw some rangers ! Ok Ill post some more AZ trips, headed to Yosemite in Sept, Grand Canyon November , AZ trail anytime ! The best site that describes this hike can be found here

https://socalhiker.net/backpacking-nort ... -overview/

Rob
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  Bishop Pass
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Apr 23 2022
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63 male
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Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19Globe, AZ
Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19
Globe, AZ
Backpack avatar Apr 23 2022
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack29.60 Miles 5,125 AEG
Backpack29.60 Miles6 Days         
5,125 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I never finished this AZT section so headed out before it gets too hot. I started at the bridge trailhead and went south. First day camped at "cottonwood spring". Its running fairly strongly and parts of cottonwood creek had water to lounge in and cool off. Camp was very close to the trail since it's a narrow canyon. Was there a while enjoying watching the wild as the day changed. Next day was a long haul to Walnut Spring , about 10 miles and 3-5k up and down in elevation ! The views along the two bar ridge are amazing at ~ 5k feet. There were fields of flowers, it was like walking in a dream except for the major winds. Made it to Walnut spring , a small metal box around the spring makes it easy to scoop water from. The water was green but cool and filtered clear (first trial of BeFree filter, great much easier than Sawyer). Camped near the spring, had a great view of four peaks.
Day three went south through Reavis gap, Reavis ranch, and about 5 more miles south of the ranch. I lounged in Reavis creek for a few hours then camped. The next three days are the reverse of the above. Overall pretty relaxing with much downtime to soak in the real world !
 Culture
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[ checklist ]  Mano and Metate (Unknown Culture)
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Apr 05 2021
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Gila River Canyons - AZT #16Globe, AZ
Gila River Canyons - AZT #16
Globe, AZ
Backpack avatar Apr 05 2021
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack50.00 Miles 4,850 AEG
Backpack50.00 Miles5 Days         
4,850 ft AEG30 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took a nice hike down the Gila section of the AZT ! The scenery is amazing with rolling hills along the river to majestic rock formations on the
other side of the Gila. Took a relatively easy (this was 5 months after back surgery) out and back 5 day hike up to the rain water tank that is on the
route to Superior. Met a lot of AZT thru hikers. One guy "RocketMan" said after he reached Utah he was going to cross country to Canada ! These kids
make one feel old though I did meet a 68 yr old thru hiker ! Not much wildlife this time other than the fish in the Gila. I just took a trip (1/22) and found that
my water filter is dead, last time I used it was for the Gila but it worked fine there. Not sure how to maintain the Sawyer filters. In any event a good warm up for
new adventures !
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Mar 02 2021
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Rincon Valley - AZT #8Tucson, AZ
Rincon Valley - AZT #8
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Mar 02 2021
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack50.00 Miles 1,490 AEG
Backpack50.00 Miles4 Days         
1,490 ft AEG20 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I did a short 4 day exploration of this AZT section. Since I had spine surgery in Nov,
I had to cut the trip into two day out and backs centered near Colossal cave.
Was great to be there again, love the folded structure. Weather was cold and
windy, not much water out there. After that I made a short day hike out by the
AZT tiger mine trailhead. Back for more next week ! If anyone needs info on
getting back to backpacking after spinal fusion let me know ! haha
unfortunately the injury was from some of the crazy trips logged here
previously with 6+ liters water !
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Sep 01 2020
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Lower Emigrant Loop Pinecrest, CA 
Lower Emigrant Loop Pinecrest, CA
 
Hiking avatar Sep 01 2020
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Hiking60.00 Miles 3,000 AEG
Hiking60.00 Miles5 Days   4 Hrs      
3,000 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did the "Lower Emigrant Loop" near Pinecrest CA, about 20mi north of Yosemite. Landed in smoke filled Sacramento and drove 3hr
to the crab tree trailhead. A fair amount of smoke in air from the Bay Area fires still , heavy haze. This is a 45 mi loop at about 7k-10k elevation
with amazing lakes every 2-4 miles of the trail ( easy on the back !). There are trout in the lakes but fires were not allowed so no option to cook them.
We saw bear prints and several deer. Tue. night the smoke and ash got very heavy and we thought we might have to bail but it cleared up. Wed. we took
an unintentional side trail to from Emigrant Lake to near Kennedy Meadows. Was an interesting change in the geology. Took a swim in most of the lakes.
Unfortunately there is a trail packing outfit that packs people in with mules so they don't have to carry packs, this messes up the trail. Aside from that it's a
great "moderate" hike away from the Yosemite crowds but with the same landscape. Not as good as good old AZ but I hope to hit AZ this fall !!
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Jan 28 2020
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63 male
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Santa Catalina Mountains - AZT #11Tucson, AZ
Santa Catalina Mountains - AZT #11
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Jan 28 2020
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack18.50 Miles 5,681 AEG
Backpack18.50 Miles5 Days         
5,681 ft AEG35 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Went back to my favorite memories of this area with my son. We intended on starting up Sabino Canyon , go to hutches pool, then go along the az trail to
reddington road then back to Catalina highway in 5 days. We did that however the Sabino Canyon ranger told us Sabino creek was impassible with high water.
So we drove up to moline basin and started the hike there toward hutch's pool not knowing what to find at sabino creek . Fortunately a few people going the opposite
way said the creek was only a couple feet deep ! So we ended up at hutchs pool that night. So around 4am my son pushed me awake to the deep growl of some animal !
To date we don't know what it was, from what Ive looked at, could have been a bear, mt lion or smaller animal that sounds large. It was a deep growl/moan. Anyway we didn't
see or hear anything after exiting the tarp. Exciting. Then we headed back to the Sabino start via the telephone line trail, drove back up to Molino ! From Molino we headed on the
AZT to Reddingotn Rd and back in 3 days. Was nice weather water everywhere !
 Fauna
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[ checklist ]  Coues White-tailed Deer
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Oct 07 2012
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Garnet Peak TrailSan Diego, CA
Garnet Peak Trail
San Diego, CA
Hiking avatar Oct 07 2012
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Hiking2.40 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking2.40 Miles   3 Hrs      1.20 mph
500 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took my first hike in CA while camping in the Laguna mountains. This trail is accessible directly off sunrise hwy or via the PCT a few miles
south of the intersection with the highway. We took the PCT route. The most striking aspect is the terminus which
is a great view down to the Anza Borrego desert, Mt Palomar, and the Salton Sea area (see pics). Not exactly one of my former multi day AZ treks but great nonetheless.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Dog
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Nov 14 2010
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19Globe, AZ
Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19
Globe, AZ
Backpack avatar Nov 14 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack29.70 Miles
Backpack29.70 Miles1 Day   6 Hrs      
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Weekend out and back backpack starting from Roosevelt lake south. I did the
Reavis terminus to the north part of this trail a few years ago, about 1/2 way and
got caught in a huge storm in which I almost got washed away down a stream ! The
weather this trip was no problem though. The first few miles south are not so great as the
trail keeps coming back to the highway along the lake. Once you get past mile 3 its quite
beautiful and eventually goes up Cottonwood Canyon which is roughly where I camped. On the way back I met a hunter who said he had seen a fawn near where I camped that had been attacked by a mountain lion as it was bleeding and had large gashes in its' leg. He promptly showed me his 9mm pistol and told me I should carry one to avoid having the same fate ! Anyway its a good trail,
hope to get back again for a few days to do the whole section in one shot, plenty of water all the way back in Nov.
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Oct 30 2010
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63 male
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Sabino Canyon Trail #23Tucson, AZ
Sabino Canyon Trail #23
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Oct 30 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack2.50 Miles 520 AEG
Backpack2.50 Miles1 Day         
520 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took a short trip to Hutchs pool from the Sabino phoneline trail , sabino trail #23 ,
west fork trail. It was warm enough in late Oct. to take quick dunking then warm up in the hot sand. Saw some paw prints in the sand, not sure if dog or mt. lion. Camped a little downstream from the pool.
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Oct 23 2010
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63 male
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Redington Pass - AZT #10Tucson, AZ
Redington Pass - AZT #10
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Oct 23 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack15.70 Miles
Backpack15.70 Miles1 Day   5 Hrs      
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Weekend backpack from the Gordon H. trailhead to Reddington rd. and back.
This is my second time doing this route. There was no water in the stream where the
trail goes off the dirt road but I did discover the spring feeding the cattle
tank at the beginning of the trail. Alot of hunters out there in Oct, had a bullet
fly past me as I camped, scary. Had a nice view of the Gallieros and Rincons where I camped.
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Sep 25 2010
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Oracle Ridge Trail #1Tucson, AZ
Oracle Ridge Trail #1
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Sep 25 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack11.50 Miles 5,061 AEG
Backpack11.50 Miles1 Day   3 Hrs      
5,061 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Headed out my front door down the road and onto the Oracle ridge trail for
a short weekend backpack/rest_away_from_the_computer! I only went as far as
Dans saddle then turned back for a mile before camping with a nice view from which
I could see all the way to four peaks and the superstitions. Just slept
under a tree for a few hours before making dinner and enjoying the sunset. Heard a
loud grunting noise at dusk, bear or pig I guess. Headed down early next morning
to get back to that damned computer! On the way down I kept wondering if there
is a spring of any sort out there but didnt see any signs of water. I had done this
full trail as part of a longer Az trail hike a few years ago.
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Sep 18 2010
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Bug Springs TrailTucson, AZ
Bug Springs Trail
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Sep 18 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack9.30 Miles 1,969 AEG
Backpack9.30 Miles1 Day   6 Hrs      
1,969 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Well I originally planned to do the Green Mountain trail but started the
wrong way up Bug Springs from the Catalina Hwy end thinking it was Green Mountain !
(the two trails connect at the Hwy.) By the time I got up the initial ascent
of Bug Springs trail I realized I was headed south but it was so hot I decided I
didnt want to go uphill anyway so stayed on Bugs spring. The initial forested area
is very nice indeed. By the time I got to prison camp it was in the 90's and I was
ready for water ! From prison camp I headed down sycamore canyon trail to about a mile past
the reservoir and stopped at the stream to soak away the rest of the hot day, was nice.
Had an urge to rush on down to Hutchs pool but didnt have the energy or time.
Camped at the stream, next day headed back the reverse. Alot of mountain bikers on this
trail. At 3am the night I camped a search and rescue helicopter buzzed around shining it's
light on me ! I was paranoid that my SPOT device turned on inadvertently but no, maybe
it was rescuing one of the moto bikers on the hwy which seem to go all night long.
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[ checklist ]  White-lined Sphinx Caterpillar
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Sep 04 2010
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63 male
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 Descanso CA
Crest Trail #144 - Santa Rita MtnsTucson, AZ
Crest Trail #144 - Santa Rita Mtns
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Sep 04 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack2.40 Miles 1,453 AEG
Backpack2.40 Miles2 Days   6 Hrs      
1,453 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took labor day weekend to go up Old Baldy trail then connected to the crest trail
then down Florida canyon, then the reverse. Stopped at Armour spring for water the
first day, camped at the top of Florida saddle. After up and down Florida canyon went
back up crest to the 'unamed saddle' to camp. What a beautiful saddle, watched a storm
brew down in the valley as the sun set. Third day headed back down Old Baldy trail.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Red Cinquefoil
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Rain
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Aug 07 2010
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Cabin Loop - Mogollon RimPayson, AZ
Cabin Loop - Mogollon Rim
Payson, AZ
Backpack avatar Aug 07 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack18.70 Miles 950 AEG
Backpack18.70 Miles1 Day   6 Hrs      
950 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Weekend out and back from FR-300/Fred Haught trail to a little past barbershop canyon on the U-BAR. Saturday hike was almost all in rain. Made a little fire to practice fire in the wet,
good thing as a pack of wolves howled nearby at dusk ! Someone in Oracle told me they
will kill people , didnt think so when I was out there, ignorance is calmness. Saw two herds
of elk on the hike back in the morning. There was water all along the trail , some people fishing in barbershop canyon but didnt see any fish myself.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fly Agaric Mushroom
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black-necked Garter Snake
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Jul 31 2010
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Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson SummitTucson, AZ
Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 31 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Hiking10.00 Miles 4,000 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   5 Hrs      2.00 mph
4,000 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Intended to hike to the peak then on a connecting trail for a weekend backpack.
Unfortunately it was raining pretty hard by the time I got to the saddle so I
just bailed and went back. Alot of people were hiking despite the rain, mostly in
tee shirts, strange. Will try again with better weather less crowds.
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 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Spring Box
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Jul 03 2010
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Mormon Lake - AZT #29Camp Verde, AZ
Mormon Lake - AZT #29
Camp Verde, AZ
Backpack avatar Jul 03 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack33.40 Miles
Backpack33.40 Miles1 Day   6 Hrs      
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Hiked from the south to about where the trail crosses FR 3 about 9 mi north.
Not a particularly interesting AZ trail section, not many views, alot of ATV
moto activity and large swaths of trees have been cut down. Nonetheless the elk
were nice to hear and see.
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May 15 2010
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Saddle Mountain - AZT #22Phoenix, AZ
Saddle Mountain - AZT #22
Phoenix, AZ
Backpack avatar May 15 2010
robxxx • Triplogs 56
Backpack16.00 Miles
Backpack16.00 Miles1 Day   6 Hrs      
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took a wknd out and back on this section starting at the southern trailhead. I spent
almost an hour going from the parking lot off the hwy to the trailhead by some
dumb roundabout route ! Better off just walking down the highway and jumping the barbed wire.
In any event there was an unamed stream running most of the way, I hiked about 9mi in.
I passed a black rattlesnake going in and almost sat on another rattler going out ! There
was bear hair on the tree sap and what I think is a mountain lion track in the sand, busy place.
Finally I found a bottle of morphine at a campground ! was advised to throw it away.
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[ checklist ]  Mariposa Lily
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 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Arizona Black Rattlesnake
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