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Mar 06 2008
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70 male
 Joined Jan 20 2008
 Tucson AZ
Ventana Canyon Trail #98Tucson, AZ
Ventana Canyon Trail #98
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Mar 06 2008
don_beto • Triplogs 5
Backpack22.00 Miles
Backpack22.00 Miles   18 Hrs      1.22 mph
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This hike to the window rock can be completed within a single day if one starts early & does not loiter too long. However, I decided to make it an overnight backpack trip, as I like to loiter and take pictures with my lightweight Nikon and tripod. The start elevation at Lowes Ventana Resort trailhead is 3000'. The trail crosses the creek in the narrow canyon 14 times. There was a good water flow due to the snow melt, but I never had a problem crossing the creek. The maiden pools were a welcome relief after a consistent uphill grind. After relaxing for about an hour at the pools, I continued up the canyon to the peak. On the way down the next day, I couldn't resist the temptation, so I took a dip in the creek. (frigid! but instant rejuvenation)
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Feb 10 2008
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 Photos 17
 Triplogs 5

70 male
 Joined Jan 20 2008
 Tucson AZ
Sunset Vista Trail - Picacho PeakTucson, AZ
Sunset Vista Trail - Picacho Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 10 2008
don_beto • Triplogs 5
Hiking6.20 Miles 1,985 AEG
Hiking6.20 Miles   5 Hrs      1.24 mph
1,985 ft AEG
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This is the trail that goes up the back side of Picacho Peak. It is about a mile longer (one way) than the more popular Hunter Trail that goes up the front side of the mountain. There were some serious cable climbs. We took our time getting up to the peak - about 3 hours. We made frequent stops to setup my tripod & take some self-timer photos. I took a panorama shot at the peak (see my pics).
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Jan 19 2008
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 Photos 17
 Triplogs 5

70 male
 Joined Jan 20 2008
 Tucson AZ
Babad Do'agTucson, AZ
Babad Do'ag
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2008
don_beto • Triplogs 5
Hiking4.20 Miles 1,100 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles
1,100 ft AEG
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round trip approx 4 miles

elevations:
Babad Do'ag trailhead 3600'
end of trail 4700'
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Jan 03 2008
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 Photos 17
 Triplogs 5

70 male
 Joined Jan 20 2008
 Tucson AZ
Tanque Verde PeakTucson, AZ
Tanque Verde Peak
Tucson, AZ
Backpack avatar Jan 03 2008
don_beto • Triplogs 5
Backpack18.00 Miles 3,950 AEG
Backpack18.00 Miles
3,950 ft AEG
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1-2-2008 Departed Tanque Verde trailhead in Saguaro NP at about 815 am. Arrive at Juniper Basin at about 2 pm (6.9 miles); I hiked slow & took maybe a half dozen breaks to setup tripod & take pics.
1-3-2008 Departed Juniper Basin camp at about 8 am with only tripod, camera, & water & arrived at Tanque Verde peak at about 945 am (2.1 miles). Departed at about 1015 am and arrived back at Juniper Basin camp at about 1145 am. Departed camp around noon & arrived back at Saguaro NP trailhead at 430 pm. Plenty of water at Juniper Basin. There was still a few remnants of snow around the Juniper Basin & Tanque Verde peak areas.

elevations:
Saguaro NP Tanque Verde trail head 3100'
Juniper Basin camp 6000'
Tanque Verde peak 7040'
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Dec 29 2007
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70 male
 Joined Jan 20 2008
 Tucson AZ
Blacketts RidgeTucson, AZ
Blacketts Ridge
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 29 2007
don_beto • Triplogs 5
Hiking6.20 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking6.20 Miles
1,800 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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average hiking speed 1.23 mph

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