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Mar 18 2023
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62 male
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Tortilla Mountains - AZT #15Globe, AZ
Tortilla Mountains - AZT #15
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 18 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking19.99 Miles 2,925 AEG
Hiking19.99 Miles   8 Hrs   30 Mns   2.50 mph
2,925 ft AEG      31 Mns Break
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Tortilla Mountains - GET #4
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Tag team hiking. Andy couldn't go on this segment, so I was in. The morning was nice. I thought I didn't have my headlamp but Chris missed the turn so we didn't need one to start. The trail heading south was nice and the climb was gradual enough that to keep going. We had a good pace and saw several through hikers, imaginary mountains (that's just me) and plenty of clouds and a breeze to keep it cool for a while. We happened upon a gila monster on trail before lunch. He was nice enough to allow photos. on the return trip Chris had picked out a wash to avoid the climb back over the ridge. The wash was easier and saved some time. We saw several deer at one point. Chris got a photo of a white-tailed spike but my photos are mule deer. Apparently road signs are not favored out here. After the hike we refueled at Rudy's.
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Mar 11 2023
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Reavis Ranch via 109 NorthGlobe, AZ
Reavis Ranch via 109 North
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 11 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking13.50 Miles 2,301 AEG
Hiking13.50 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   2.89 mph
2,301 ft AEG
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I had a cold, so I had to skip the Stiller & Diller hike last week. There was still some remaining congestion this weekend but nothing a good hike wouldn't clear up. Not feeling energetic, I got a later start just after 9:00am. The road up from the dam is getting some work. Lots of equipment along the way but no workers on Saturday. The trailhead only had a few cars but there was family camped and cooking breakfast at the trailhead. They later packed up and hiked in. I saw two gals just beyond the falls who missed the turn and were hiking back but pretty much had the trail to myself on the way in. The wild flowers were scant on the trail but plentiful on the drive in. There was one tree across the trail which was passable. A few guys could probably roll in off the trail. The rocks that rolled off Castle Dome on to the trail weren't as bad I remembered. I saw a roadrunner and a rabbit but no snakes. There is an abandoned campsite between Windy Saddle & Plow Saddle. I picked up the sleeping bags to make sure there wasn't a body. It looks to be a few years old. The hike ended at Plow Saddle. Apparently not fully recovered from the cold, it was time to turn back to avoid running out of steam. I saw 12 backpackers hiking in on my way out. Party at Reavis Ranch I guess. The clouds and the breeze keep the temp down an I drank just under 2 quarts on the trail. SR 88 was a little busy on the drive out. I think my next venture in will be from the Reavis Gap trail.
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Feb 26 2023
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62 male
 Joined Mar 11 2003
 AZ
Massacre FallsPhoenix, AZ
Massacre Falls
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 26 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking4.70 Miles 979 AEG
Hiking4.70 Miles   2 Hrs   51 Mns   1.65 mph
979 ft AEG
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Tortoise_Hiker
A hike with the turtle to look for a cabin ruin. We used massacre trail but that wasn't the best route. The breeze was blowing early on and we did get some hail but the conditions were nice. The off trail was more than expected but the brush wasn't as wet as we thought it may be. Denny pressed on an eventually we found the site. The hike out was mostly trail and about half the distance. We stopped off for chili dogs afterwards.
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Feb 25 2023
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62 male
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 AZ
Dutchman Trail #104Phoenix, AZ
Dutchman Trail #104
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 25 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking11.70 Miles 1,536 AEG
Hiking11.70 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   2.51 mph
1,536 ft AEG
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A morning stroll to explore a ridge along Boulder Creek. There were many cars a the trailhead at 7:15am but I only saw a few hikers on the way out. The trails were good and the cloud cover kept it cool. The creeks were flowing but it was fairly easy to rock hop at the crossings. I hiked up to Peak 2577 and looked around. Not much out there. On the hike out I saw many more hikers. I was finished before the cloud cover moved off.
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Feb 19 2023
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62 male
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 AZ
Reavis Trail Canyon #509Globe, AZ
Reavis Trail Canyon #509
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 19 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking10.74 Miles 2,725 AEG
Hiking10.74 Miles   6 Hrs   5 Mns   1.95 mph
2,725 ft AEG      35 Mns Break
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Reavis Canyon - AZT #18
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DarthStiller
Rode up FR172 and FR172A. The road is passable and a great way to check for loose fillings. The trail section from Rogers Trough is good but dumps you out on FR650 to get some road walking in. The trail down by Montana Mountain is clear and easy but the drop down seemed to go on for a long time. There are many switchbacks so it wasn't real steep but taxed the quad muscles a bit. It was nice to get to the X and make the turn. We stopped for lunch about half way up. The breeze picked up and by splitting the climb in two it didn't seem so bad. My eyes kept wandering over to the ridgeline as it looked like a nice alternative hike. Chris & I made decent time on the trail but the drive in & out is a bit slower now. Nice to get out and hike a new trail.
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Feb 11 2023
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Reavis Canyon - AZT #18Globe, AZ
Reavis Canyon - AZT #18
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 11 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking12.81 Miles 1,547 AEG
Hiking12.81 Miles   5 Hrs   4 Mns   2.54 mph
1,547 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Reavis Trail Canyon #509
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A trail I consider but never got to. I didn't know what to expect but the trail conditions were great. Not rocky or washed out or overgrown in this section. We made good time on the gentle slopes. The scenery was good. I kept looking at the ridges and thought they would be an interesting side trip. Chris & I finished early and stopped off at Rudy's to refuel.
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Jan 21 2023
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62 male
 Joined Mar 11 2003
 AZ
Lost Goldmine - Shaka CavePhoenix, AZ
Lost Goldmine - Shaka Cave
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 21 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking11.20 Miles 1,551 AEG
Hiking11.20 Miles   4 Hrs   20 Mns   2.58 mph
1,551 ft AEG
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Early plans of hiking in the eastern Superstitions changed with the cool temperatures. I took the long way in to get some distance. The parking at the Hieroglyphic Trailhead was good early. I only saw a few hikers on my way out. There were several persons on the Wave Cave section. I wasn't sure how well marked or overgrown the turn off might be so I went off-trail a little early. I found the trail to the cave soon enough after. The trail is narrow but well traveled with a large cairn at the turn so no worries there. I ended up hiking past the cave to the waterfall. Somewhat surprised to see water flowing but the area is tight so difficult to get good photos. I stopped at Shaka Cave on the way back for a look. The morning was cool but the return trip was nice.
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Jan 14 2023
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62 male
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 AZ
Hackberry Spring from Horse LotPhoenix, AZ
Hackberry Spring from Horse Lot
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking9.10 Miles 1,270 AEG
Hiking9.10 Miles   4 Hrs   34 Mns   1.99 mph
1,270 ft AEG
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Out and about wandering through the horse trails and off-trail up on Hackberry Mesa. I only saw a few other hikers until returning on Second Water trail. There are nice views up on Hackberry Mesa and fairly easy hiking once you ascend the black rock barrier. A nice stroll with perfect temps.
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Jan 07 2023
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62 male
 Joined Mar 11 2003
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JF Trail to Tortilla PassPhoenix, AZ
JF Trail to Tortilla Pass
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 07 2023
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking13.50 Miles 2,402 AEG
Hiking13.50 Miles   7 Hrs   30 Mns   1.80 mph
2,402 ft AEG
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A hike with the boys out the JF trail to Tortilla Pass and back. The trail is over grown and difficult to follow in some areas. You would be on the trail and it would seem to disappear. The weather was nice and the company was good. We broke off and met up again several times along the way. It's been a while since I hiked the middle section of the JF Trail. While not an exciting trail, I found the views along the way to be worthwhile. The drive on FR213 is rough and getting worse every year. Thanks to Jason for the ride.
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[ checklist ]  Music Mountain
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Dec 31 2022
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62 male
 Joined Mar 11 2003
 AZ
Little Four PeaksPhoenix, AZ
Little Four Peaks
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 31 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking3.60 Miles 994 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   2 Hrs   14 Mns   1.61 mph
994 ft AEG
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I had other ideas but plans changed. I drove to the Needle Vista lot to avoid the masses. I took a route I'd done before but changed it up a little to keep things interesting. I found so odd stuff but the weather was nice and the solitude good. Last hike in 2022. Good Luck in to 2023. Happy New Year!
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[ checklist ]  Humor
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Dec 26 2022
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62 male
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Dutchman Trail #104Phoenix, AZ
Dutchman Trail #104
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 26 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking8.40 Miles 1,210 AEG
Hiking8.40 Miles   3 Hrs   50 Mns   2.19 mph
1,210 ft AEG
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A hike up the old mining road past the Perlite mine and up to the hidden mine. I did a few side peaks off the saddle near Black Mesa and worked my way back down to the Dutchman trail. I saw Jack Carlson on the way out and we talked for 5 or 10 minutes. I decided to take a detour over by First Water Ranch and looped back via the Horse Lot spur trail. Not a lot of people out but nice day on the trail.
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Dec 21 2022
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62 male
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Peters Trail #105Phoenix, AZ
Peters Trail #105
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 21 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking7.20 Miles 152 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   7 Hrs   47 Mns   0.93 mph
152 ft AEG
 
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A hike out Peters trail to poke around the hills. The trail is overgrown but gets a little better after crossing Tortilla Creek. We found first part of the trail on the way out but hiked the creek on the way in. We saw 7 deer and lots of good views.
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[ checklist ]  Kane Spring  Superstition Mountain 5057  Tortilla Mountain
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Dec 14 2022
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62 male
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 AZ
Peter's Canyon - Upper LoopPhoenix, AZ
Peter's Canyon - Upper Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Canyoneering6.00 Miles 2,730 AEG
Canyoneering6.00 Miles   8 Hrs   49 Mns   0.68 mph
2,730 ft AEG
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We took a route up and over Tortilla Canyon, Peters Canyon and back. Steep, loose, slippery, wet but a good work out. I haven't been in this section of Peters canyon in a long while.
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Dec 03 2022
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62 male
 Joined Mar 11 2003
 AZ
Hackberry Spring LoopPhoenix, AZ
Hackberry Spring Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 03 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking6.40 Miles 783 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   2.65 mph
783 ft AEG
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Denny planned this hike. I thought he said 30 miles but the first 25 miles were in the car. The weather held out for the most part and we took on a little water but it was light. I forgot how long that old mine tunnel was so it was an interesting revisit. Bob may be the youngest but I'm the tallest. :D
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Nov 16 2022
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Cimeron Mountain 5570Globe, AZ
Cimeron Mountain 5570
Globe, AZ
Backpack avatar Nov 16 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Backpack19.20 Miles 4,425 AEG
Backpack19.20 Miles3 Days         
4,425 ft AEG
 
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I've been looking to hike up Cimeron Mountain but didn't want the marathon day hike. One night would have been enough but two made it easy. Day one we hiked in and found a camp. After setting up camp we scouted the ridges heading toward Cimeron. The manzanita is dead but still standing so while not crazy like before still somewhat annoying. We hiked to an area referred to as Domestic park and back and then settled in for the night. In the morning we hiked over the scouted area and then continued up the ridge on the way to Cimeron Mountain. The wind had picked up on day two which added a little extra to hiking the ridge but that's all part of the deal. We hiked up 5384 and checked out some ruins up there, then over toward 5481 but along the route realized you can't follow the ridge to Cimeron Mountain without wings. We hiked down from the ridge and took a lower approach up to the summit. The views are really spectacular up there and there are two ruins near the summit and a nicer one a bit farther down just off the summit. We made it back to camp about 3:30 pm and got ready for the night. The days were nice and the nights were cold but really about perfect. We saw several deer, a lone coati and several ruin sites along the way. The hike is only rated a 2 out of 5 in difficulty which I find interesting. Maybe more people should try it. Bruce, this hike is not recommended.
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[ checklist ]  5111 Pinyon Mountain Quad
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Nov 12 2022
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62 male
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Reavis Ranch via 109 SouthGlobe, AZ
Reavis Ranch via 109 South
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 12 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking14.70 Miles 1,999 AEG
Hiking14.70 Miles   7 Hrs   27 Mns   2.37 mph
1,999 ft AEG   1 Hour   15 Mns Break
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Reavis Ranch Trail #109
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FR172 & FR172A are not bad but have enough personality to slow you down. The road is Subaru capable but there were none at the trailhead so we're looking for a volunteer. We started hiking just after 7am and while brisk it didn't feel as cold as I thought it might. The trail near the wash is easy to follow but still rougher than days of yore. We kept a steady pace as Joe told us about the tropical jungle he witnessed in the summer. Less water in the area than I expected but the spring by the Ranch is always reliable. The off-trail still looks inviting as the fire cleared the surrounding area so if the have the desire, now would be a good time. The side trip to the grave site changed since April. Bruce and I backtracked to get there but now there is a route right through the area now. Not as many through hikers as before but more local backpackers along the way. We didn't stray and do any extra exploring but a nice hike out and back. It's good to get in a decent length hike and the ankle felt good. Switching to boots made my legs feel heavy on the return but a good workout. We pretty much hiked together but pulled away from Chris a little on the home stretch. It's good to get out with guys who've been around over the years and rehash the prior trips and happenings. We're no old we're seasoned hikers. :lol:
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Nov 06 2022
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Cat Peaks Trail - UseryPhoenix, AZ
Cat Peaks Trail - Usery
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 06 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking6.20 Miles 511 AEG
Hiking6.20 Miles   2 Hrs   17 Mns   2.72 mph
511 ft AEG
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Cat Peaks Loop
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I started out on the Pass Mountain trail but new wandered over to Cats Peak trail so I decided on a detour. I hiked the trails and did some exploring. A nice change and not as busy. The terrain was easy and good if you're testing out an injury.
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Nov 05 2022
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Needle Double VistaPhoenix, AZ
Needle Double Vista
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 05 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking5.10 Miles 690 AEG
Hiking5.10 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   2.11 mph
690 ft AEG
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Took a stroll with Denny. Denny & I hiked Rim to Rim to Rim, an overnight trip down the Highline Trail, Cactus to Clouds, Four Peaks Motherlode, Mound Mountain, White Mountain, Iron Mountain, Castle Dome, Malapais Mountain, Superstition Ridgeline, Humphreys Peak, Mount Whitney, Mount Baldy and many more.
Maybe he needed a rest today. :lol: Thanks for coming out Denny.
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Oct 30 2022
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Black Mesa - Superstition MountainsPhoenix, AZ
Black Mesa - Superstition Mountains
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 30 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking9.30 Miles 1,221 AEG
Hiking9.30 Miles   3 Hrs   34 Mns   2.61 mph
1,221 ft AEG
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Took a stroll and added Black mesa into the loop. Didn't see another hiker until starting back. The weather was nice and the trails not too busy. Found a new way to strain an ankle by catching my heal and overextending it forward. Hurt like a turn but seems to be healing much faster. Hobbled back to the trailhead by 10:15am.
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[ checklist ]  Christmas Cholla
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Oct 26 2022
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Weaver's Needle Loop from Peralta THPhoenix, AZ
Weaver's Needle Loop from Peralta TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 26 2022
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,481
Hiking10.70 Miles 248 AEG
Hiking10.70 Miles   9 Hrs   53 Mns   1.08 mph
248 ft AEG
 
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We hiked down Peralta trail and exited near Piper camp. After a few hours cleaning up around the spring, we hiked off trail down the side canyon then up over a ridge to Terrapin trail. The traverse on the off trail was tricky but the ridge walking much better. Peralta trail is easy to follow, Terrapin trail was ok on the north half but almost disappears on the way to Bluff Spring trail. The temps were nice in the morning, warm by midday then nice again after 3 pm.
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