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| no partners | | | Decided to hit this trail while a storm was rolling through that made the area a lot cooler for the day. Apparently there is a ladybug mating phenomenon that occurs every summer (as told by the ranger in the tower) directly underneath the look out tower. I've never seen so many! We almost mistook them for berries on the bushes. |
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| no partners | | | Awesome hike around the lake. The weather was a little warm (around 80 F) but there was a nice breeze. A portion of the lake shore is blocked off for the bald eagle breeding area. We were invited to peek through someone's spotting scope at the nest (about 3/4 of the way around the lake at the top of a dead tree) with the two 7 week old babies. Not something you get to see in the wild every day and very cute! |
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| | Hiking | 8.00 Miles | 4 Hrs 45 Mns | | 1.68 mph |
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| no partners | | | There was plenty of water in the creek and the forest was lush and green. Seems there have been some fallen trees the past few years that need to be cut through/cleaned up, but the bright pink tree markers make it easy to find the way. I got to the th around 930 and it was full when I returned at 145. It must've been overflow from the camp though because I saw no one on the trail. I will definitely be adding this hike to my fall colors list! |
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| | Hiking | 4.25 Miles | 2 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.70 mph |
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| no partners | | | We went pretty slow on this hike cause it was hot for the dogs. I didn't realize that the first mile and a half is totally exposed with no shelter. The views are awesome however! A little before the halfway point it turns to forest again & we were under trees for the rest of the hike. I was hoping to see the fall colors while I was out there, but it turns out I was a week or two early. A few trees are turning but most are barely yellow yet. |
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| no partners | | This is a beautiful hike that I did with my dog mid September. Much more lush vegetation than I expected for Prescott. I'm just going to add a few things to the description.
The description is not kidding when it states "Poacher's Row road comes to an abrupt end on forest service land". You pretty much feel like you're parking on someone's land if your car is even small enough to fit. The section at mile 1.9 has been pretty overgrown & if it weren't for my dog I'm unsure I would've found it on the way back down from the road.
The forest ranger was up in the tower & showed me the surrounding peaks & fire towers. He apparently lives in the cabin year round that is at the base of the tower. There is a helipad near the fire tower that allows for good pictures. It would be an awesome spot for viewing meteor showers. |
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average hiking speed 1.89 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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