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May 04 2025
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Mount Kimball via Finger RockTucson, AZ
Mount Kimball via Finger Rock
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 04 2025
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking9.67 Miles 4,152 AEG
Hiking9.67 Miles   7 Hrs   2 Mns   1.70 mph
4,152 ft AEG   1 Hour   21 Mns Break
 
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Finger Rock Trail #42
Pontatoc Trail #410
Linda Vista Saddle
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Earlier in the week, Linda sent an invite to hike a new variation of Finger Rock to Kimball, and I can never remember that word that means the opposite of yes, so I just said yes.

Anyway, we met up at the TH at 0630 - Linda, Joe, John & myself, and we set out up the crispy canyon. It was nice to finally meet Joe after all these years, and a bonus to meet John - who puts out some mighty fine trip reports and photo sets. It was much like the first time I hiked with @JuanJaimeiii (same trail, in fact), We introduced ourselves at the parking lot, and the next time I saw him was 3 miles up the canyon. Linda took a milder pace for those first few miles, so we chatted pretty much to Linda Vista Saddle. From there, I started dragging, then getting dizzy, then I couldn't do basic mental math, then started getting clumsy, so I opted to turn back and kick it at Linda Vista while the others finished up. Linda had given me a handfull of electrolyte chews (SaltStick I think), which totally saved my bacon. Six of those, some wonderfully smoked ribs, and a long nap In the shade made me feel like eleven dollars.

It was 1201 when the crew finally showed up (a minute late, I might add), and we meandered down the new and improved Pontatoc Trail. Joe and I have a similar downhill speed, so we got to chat for awhile along this stretch, with Linda and John in the lead. If we'd have had another hour or so to talk, we would likely have had the world's problems all solved, yet the hike came to an end all to soon.

Thanks Linda for the invitation and the life giving electros. It was great seeing you again. Great meeting Joe and John. Let's do this again sometime.

dry Finger Rock Canyon Dry Dry
Drier than I've ever seen it.

dry Finger Rock Spring Dry Dry

dry Pontatoc Canyon Dry Dry
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Apr 14 2025
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Pontatoc Trail #410Tucson, AZ
Pontatoc Trail #410
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 14 2025
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking7.20 Miles 2,648 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   3 Hrs   38 Mns   2.18 mph
2,648 ft AEG      20 Mns Break12 LBS Pack
 
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Garnet Trail #411
Finger Rock Trail #42
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This was actually another workout hike, looping the Pontatoc with Finger Rock, but I've listed it relative to the Garnett Trail #411 - formerly the "Pontatoc Ridge Trail", and the Pontatoc Trail #410 - formerly the "Pontatoc Canyon Trail", so as to clarify a few things.

First off, quite a few people (already on trail) seem to think that the new section of trail, between the old Pontatoc Canyon and the Finger Rock Trail, is the Garnet Trail. Seems these people do zero research before wandering out into the desert. Garnet is simply the new name of the Pontatoc Ridge trail, with no alteration to the trail itself. Just wanted to clear that one up.

Second, and more importantly, the new and improved Pontatoc Trail has been significantly extended - in fact more than doubling it's prior length, connecting it's northern termination with the Finger Rock, near Linda Vista Saddle. The stats for the Pontatoc Trail are now 4.14 mi. & 2,564 ft. per my most recent track. I'll post a Pontatoc Trail track related to this trip, should anyone care to ogle it for future use.
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May 20 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Just Another Workout, AZ 
Just Another Workout, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 20 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking3.30 Miles 980 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles   1 Hour   23 Mns   2.54 mph
980 ft AEG      5 Mns Break7 LBS Pack
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Scheduled to be an extended workout to Kimball Saddle, but have felt off since Sat night.
had 2 near white-outs and was starting a 3rd before the cave. Wasn't able to make simple, binomial calculations, so I just turned around before I broke something.

Potluck 2 days ago. #VegetablePoisoning
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Apr 24 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Just Another Workout, AZ 
Just Another Workout, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Apr 24 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
 Hiking9.23 Miles 2,415 AEG
 Hiking9.23 Miles   2 Hrs   58 Mns   3.11 mph
2,415 ft AEG2 LBS Pack
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Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail
Sweetwater Trail
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Calibration for Sweetwater workout
20 minutes better than a 15 months ago.
10 minutes better than my previous best.
Not saying a lot, being I haven't done this precise workout very many times.
Getting hot.
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Apr 15 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Linda Vista SaddleTucson, AZ
Linda Vista Saddle
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 15 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking6.08 Miles 2,608 AEG
Hiking6.08 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   2.21 mph
2,608 ft AEG7.5 LBS Pack
 
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Finger Rock Trail #42
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Calibration / Workout Hike:

Hit the Brittle Bush just right. They weren't this bright just 4 or 5 days ago. They persisted until the 3,500ish ft mark, then gave way to something in a purple - not sure what, but a lot of it. Beyond the 4,500ish ft mark, there were no more flowers of any sort.

A good deal of water in the canyon and at the spring, but I would think it will be gone by the weekend.

I kicked pumpkin today keeping my heart rate largely below 150, stopping for quite a few photos, yet coming in at 15 minutes under my Jan 1st calibration, and 30 minutes under my time last Nov.

I'd like to thank my parents and my siblings for all of their support, My agent and the producers, the camera operators and the makeup department for all they do. Oh and the caterers, I couldn't have done it without the caterers. But above all, 90% of the credit has to go to the Carnivore Diet for the amazing transformation it's made in my overall health and performance these past 9 months.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Finger Rock Canyon Light flow Light flow
Pretty light flow early on in the canyon, audible from the trail further up the canyon. Probably good for another week or until it rains again.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Finger Rock Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
Just part of the creek right now
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Apr 03 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Cathedral Rock - Hutch's Pool TraverseTucson, AZ
Cathedral Rock - Hutch's Pool Traverse
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 03 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking22.37 Miles 5,393 AEG
Hiking22.37 Miles   12 Hrs   13 Mns   2.06 mph
5,393 ft AEG   1 Hour   20 Mns Break17 LBS Pack
 
Linked   7 linked trail guides
Phoneline Trail #27
Sabino Canyon Trail #23
West Fork Trail #24 - Sabino
Cathedral Rock Trail #26 - Tucson
Esperero Trail #25
Bridal Veil Falls - Mt Lemmon
Cathedral Rock - Hutch's Pool Traverse
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LindaAnn
This was another one of those insane hikes that Linda lures me into. This time, she told me that there was a "Beef Lovers BBQ" happening at the campsites where the West Fork & Cathedral trails intersect. As you may well have guessed, I fell for it and there was no BBQ when we arrived there. Well, now that we'd come this far, I wasn't going to turn back. We had covered a lot of ground and maybe as much water to get here. The scenery heading up the West Fork is top notch at all times, and in all directions. With the recent rains/snow, the water crossings were as high as could be crossed by most, and kept our feet wet for a solid 5 miles to the Cathedral campsites.

With unhappy feet and disappointed with the whole BBQ ruse thing, I dug out the single, stale, half crumbled saltine cracker that I had been saving for such an occasion and ate that. Meanwhile Linda adoringly dined on a slab prime rib while we rested before the remainder of our adventure.

The beginning of the end came all too quickly, and too did the heat of the day as we dawned our still mushy, wet footwear and started up the Cathedral Trail. Had it not been for a single trail runner arriving at just the right moment, Linda was about to toss me into the canyon for sniveling too much. Eventually, we got over the saddle and were on the homerun - shade, waterfalls, streams, a breeze and above all, elevation loss. Somehow, that didn't seem to deaden the misery of mushy footwear though, and I made that fact know the rest of the trip - just ask Linda.

Anyway, We got out of there alive and saw some pretty cool things along the way. Thanks Linda for driving all the way down for this one. It was one to remember, even if there was again no BBQ.
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 East Fork Sabino Canyon Heavy flow Heavy flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Esperero Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
A lot of water crossings. Crossable by boulder hopping

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Sabino Canyon Heavy flow Heavy flow
High as it gets. Even the Trams weren't running due to the flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 West Fork Sabino Canyon Heavy flow Heavy flow
Close to raging.
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Mar 25 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Redington Pass - AZT #10Tucson, AZ
Redington Pass - AZT #10
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 25 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking26.78 Miles 4,446 AEG
Hiking26.78 Miles   10 Hrs   12 Mns   2.83 mph
4,446 ft AEG      44 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
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Molino Basin Trail #11
Bellota Trail #15
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If you ask me, the full moon closest the equinox is the best day of the year to hike, and as per usual I auto-blocked today for a monster hike of some sort. Eventually, I had plans A, B & C in place, waiting on a final selection as things developed. As prepared as I was though, by time to launch the universe had conspired against me and those plans were all out the window. I worked feverishly to rebound and was somewhere around plan R before deciding to just wing this one.

Having highly conflicting weather forecasts, I loaded gear for 3 seasons into my 20 liter pack, along with 3 liters of water. I drove the Redington road for 12 miles in a slow, intermittent drizzle, and I started hiking in the same. I gotta say that my morale was teetering at this point, but I pressed on.

Within an hour or so I had escaped the drizzle which seemed to be contained pretty much south of the main road, and I was now strolling the green foothills under a nicely overcast sky. Aside from occasional spits, the rain fell all around me and the cloud cover kept me from overheating. Things were looking up.

This trail is pretty moderate in elevation gain and offers some really nice views in all directions. Many of those views would be obscured for me today due to cloud cover, but hey, clouds are nice scenery too, so...

As it all played out, this ended up a winner for just wingin' it - I left home in the dark, I came home in the dark, I have a few sore muscles. All marks of a successful spring day outdoors.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Present, but still rolled up tight. Any day now.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Mercer Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
Loud and strong flow in the stream

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 The Lake 76-100% full 76-100% full

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Upper Molino Creek Medium flow Medium flow
Recent rains have it running nicely

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max West Fork Molino Creek Medium flow Medium flow
Running very steadily

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 West Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
Tank was bone dry. I don't think it fills anymore. However, the stream was running strong due to recent rains. Got one foot wet crossing it.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 White Tank 76-100% full 76-100% full
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Feb 27 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Tortolitas Loop, AZ 
Tortolitas Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 27 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking17.58 Miles 3,570 AEG
Hiking17.58 Miles   8 Hrs   20 Mns   2.22 mph
3,570 ft AEG      24 Mns Break12 LBS Pack
 
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1st trip
Linked   9 linked trail guides
Wild Burro Wash - Tortolita Mountains
Upper Javelina Trail
Wild Mustang Trail
Peak 4416 - Tortolita Mountains
Wild Burro Loop Trail
Wild Burro Trail - Tortolita Mountains
Tortolita Ridgeline Trail
Alamo Spring Trail - Tortolita Mountains
Tortolitas Super Loop
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LindaAnn
Linda came up with this one and asked if I would like to tag along. With stats and weather in perfect alignment, I instantly signed on. Morning came and we hit the trail at 0700, with me somehow still sleeping. I started this hike trailing and basically held that position the rest of the day, just following Linda where ever it was that she went - much like a lost dog. Don't tell her, but if she would have somehow given me the slip, I'd still be out there trying to find my way back to the truck.
Back to the hike, it was with few exceptions perfect weather with very little direct sun and sufficient breeze. The trail in general gained elevation at a very pleasant rate - aside from this one part where Linda dragged me up some God forsaken, boulder heap. This is an interesting loop as you can see where you're going and where you've been the whole way, It's like a race track running around the inner perimeter of this big canyon. Though the mileage was on the longer side, the elevation was low enough that sniveling was minimal today. All in all just a really nice day out hiking; not too strenuous, not too easy, a nice area that is largely new to me, yakking with Linda. All good things.

Thanks Linda for the invite and the company. Top notch as always.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
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Jan 10 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Mount Kimball via Finger RockTucson, AZ
Mount Kimball via Finger Rock
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 10 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking10.50 Miles 4,306 AEG
Hiking10.50 Miles   7 Hrs   15 Mns   1.64 mph
4,306 ft AEG      51 Mns Break19 LBS Pack
 
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Finger Rock Trail #42
Linda Vista Saddle
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LindaAnn
Linda and I set this up about a week ago under the assumption that there would be more snow, and while the forecasts fell short we still spent half of the day in some degree of the wonderful whiteness. Fortunately the snow held it's form since it fell last Sunday keeping the ice and slush to a minimum. After a long ascent, we had a well deserved gourmet feast at the peak then retraced our tracks home. Couldn't beat the weather today - mildly chilly to start, a bit warmer leaving the lower canyon, hugging the low to mid 40s all the way to the peak, then warming mile by mile into the upper 50s for the return.

Great day, great trail and always great to see Linda again.

dry Finger Rock Canyon Dry Dry
Still the few pools on the hard rock bottom of the canyon, but even they are looking pretty low.

dry Finger Rock Spring Dry Dry
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Jan 06 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Just Another Workout, AZ 
Just Another Workout, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 06 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking9.60 Miles 2,711 AEG
Hiking9.60 Miles   3 Hrs   2 Mns   3.16 mph
2,711 ft AEG9 LBS Pack
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Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail
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Wasson variation to max FPM - TH to King Canyon jct, then 0.75 mi up the most significant section of the ridge, returning to the jct, repeat ridge ascent and back to the TH for 2,700' of gain.

Right at 32 deg to start - 39 deg at the end
Total time stopped was 26 seconds
Not a lot of people until the very end
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Jan 01 2024
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Just Another Workout, AZ 
Just Another Workout, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 01 2024
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking6.20 Miles 2,640 AEG
Hiking6.20 Miles   3 Hrs   10 Mns   2.06 mph
2,640 ft AEG      9 Mns Break15.5 LBS Pack
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Linked   linked  
Linda Vista Saddle
Partners none no partners
2024 Benchmark
9 min breaks all due to chatting with people who didn't belong outside.
Adjusted times were:
1:43 up
1:18 down
~15 min improvement since Thanksgiving-ish.

dry Finger Rock Canyon Dry Dry
Only the usual puddles on the rock bottom of the canyon, way below the trail.

dry Finger Rock Spring Dry Dry
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Aug 05 2023
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Linda Vista SaddleTucson, AZ
Linda Vista Saddle
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 05 2023
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking6.26 Miles 2,748 AEG
Hiking6.26 Miles   3 Hrs   24 Mns   1.86 mph
2,748 ft AEG      2 Mns Break13 LBS Pack
 
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Finger Rock Trail #42
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Full Push
Decent weather up, not so nice coming down.
Carried 5 liters, drank about half.
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Apr 23 2023
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62 male
 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Mt Wrightson via Chinaman Trail, AZ 
Mt Wrightson via Chinaman Trail, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 23 2023
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking16.77 Miles 4,185 AEG
Hiking16.77 Miles   9 Hrs   1 Min   2.06 mph
4,185 ft AEG      52 Mns Break
 
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Chinaman Trail #137
Walker Basin Trail #136 - Santa Rita Mountains
Gardner Canyon Trail #143
Super Trail #134
Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit
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LindaAnn
Whine-fest 2023

Ok, so pretty much what Linda said - [ triplog ] - but in my defense, the underrepresentation of switchbacks was intentional, just my way of softening the reality that there was actually a dizzying number of them. I would also add that once the uphill started, the sniveling did as well. It was hot & mostly breeze-free the whole trip. I blew through a ton of water (about 4 liters) and took on a pretty good sunburn. On the positive side, the views were great 99% of the way and the trails below the Super were empty. Some highlights included a most bizarrely manicured section of the Walker Basin trail which appeared to have been raked as a final touch, a Whitetail doe and her fawn, and views of Josephine Peak that can only be taken in along this route.

As per usual, it shook out to be a fine day in the end. Thanks for driving down Linda. I'll try to come up with something a little less sunny next time.
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Mar 26 2023
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62 male
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 Tucson, AZ
Tanque Verde PeakTucson, AZ
Tanque Verde Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 26 2023
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking17.74 Miles 4,785 AEG
Hiking17.74 Miles   9 Hrs   23 Mns   2.03 mph
4,785 ft AEG      39 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
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LindaAnn
Met up with Linda just before sunrise to knock off a peak and gain some altitude. We picked this one a) because most other peaks down south are iced over, and b) this one is a cooker if the weather isn't just right - much better when cold. Today, the conditions couldn't have been better with temps most of the way between 40 & 50, though we did endure some 60 to 65 in the last hour or so.

This one can be uneventful in the lower 6 miles, but we pretty much chatted those away and they were gone quick enough. Once we hit Juniper Basin CG, we took a snack break before pushing out the final couple of miles. We made the final leg in short order and had the peak to ourselves. In fact, we hadn't seen anyone prior to or after the campground on the trip up. Views were excellent in all directions, despite the haze, so we sat snapping pics before the long trip back. The descent was just like the ascent, in that we chatted it away and soon enough, we were back to the parking lot.

It was really good to see Linda again - it had been a bit. We always have good conversation and a compatible pace, so always nice to hike with her. Thanks for driving down!
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Mar 11 2023
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Canelo Hills West - AZT #3Tucson, AZ
Canelo Hills West - AZT #3
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 11 2023
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking19.23 Miles 1,782 AEG
Hiking19.23 Miles   7 Hrs      2.88 mph
1,782 ft AEG      20 Mns Break14 LBS Pack
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Official reroute as of sometime in 2022.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Cott Tank Exclosure - Red Rock Cyn 76-100% full 76-100% full
Spigot is on an the water is great

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Down Under Tank 76-100% full 76-100% full
Full, as usual. Stream to the west is intermittent all the way to Cott Tank

dry Gate Spring Dry Dry
No sign of it

dry Lampshire Canyon Dry Dry
Damp sand is about it.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Red Bank Well 76-100% full 76-100% full
Overflow pipe was running, so the tank is pretty full. Who knows when that could change. This could be last chance water until Patagonia right now.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Redrock Canyon Light flow Light flow
Just dirt west of Lampshire Canyon. Intermittent stream to the east.
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Jan 14 2023
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Santa Rita Mountains - AZT #5Tucson, AZ
Santa Rita Mountains - AZT #5
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2023
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking15.68 Miles 1,952 AEG
Hiking15.68 Miles   5 Hrs   41 Mns   2.95 mph
1,952 ft AEG      22 Mns Break16 LBS Pack
 
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1st trip
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Las Colinas - AZT #6
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Enzenberg Tributary Tank 76-100% full 76-100% full
Pretty full

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 FS 165 Stock Pond 76-100% full 76-100% full
Mostly full & mostly green
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Dec 31 2022
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Norris Ridge, AZ 
Norris Ridge, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 31 2022
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking13.80 Miles 3,443 AEG
Hiking13.80 Miles   5 Hrs   34 Mns   2.88 mph
3,443 ft AEG      46 Mns Break14 LBS Pack
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1st trip
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Throngs of people out there today. It was painfully slow going, but I chatted with a lot of interesting people, seemingly from everywhere but here. The trails should be much more quiet now until mid-March when everyone gets outside again.
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Just Another Workout, AZ 
Just Another Workout, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 17 2022
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking6.22 Miles 2,560 AEG
Hiking6.22 Miles   3 Hrs   23 Mns   1.84 mph
2,560 ft AEG10 LBS Pack
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Linda Vista Saddle
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Weather is much nicer and trail more visible than a month ago. Weeds are still tall and plentiful, making for slow going. Had a hard time getting my heart rate to 150 - not too good for a workout hike. I would hope a few more weeks sees things a little more normal.
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Aug 27 2022
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 Joined Jul 14 2011
 Tucson, AZ
Finger Rock Trail #42Tucson, AZ
Finger Rock Trail #42
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 27 2022
Mountain_Rat • Triplogs 257
Hiking3.80 Miles 1,270 AEG
Hiking3.80 Miles   2 Hrs   14 Mns   1.95 mph
1,270 ft AEG      17 Mns Break14 LBS Pack
 
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Not having much luck getting up this canyon in the last week or so. Rains have led to my postponing 3 prior attempts, then today I pulled the plug at about 2 miles for a few reasons, but primarily because the trail is just so overgrown right now that I couldn't have finished the hike in the time I had allotted (and I was absolutely miserable).

The front range has had a ton of rain lately and it shows with the canyon flowing, the suffocating humidity, clouds of no-see-ums, and 6 foot high weeds. I don't usually come here in August, but with temps being so low it seemed like a doable thing. Next month! ...Next month!

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Finger Rock Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
Got my feet wet twice.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Finger Rock Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
Good water, probably for a few more days
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Aug 14 2022
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Just Another Workout, AZ 
Just Another Workout, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Aug 14 2022
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 Hiking9.25 Miles 2,440 AEG
 Hiking9.25 Miles   3 Hrs   19 Mns   2.79 mph
2,440 ft AEG7 LBS Pack
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Sweetwater Trail
Hugh Norris Trail
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Trying to beat back jetlag. Feeling like a zombie on crack.

On trail well before sunrise, but still pretty warm out. The crack-headed half of me saw a snake. Wonder how many I stepped on with the zombie half in charge. Very few people out, but I was done by 0830 on a Sunday.

Wow, lousy pace for this one. Must have taken a nap in there somewhere.
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