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Hiking | 11.43 Miles |
1,433 AEG |
| Hiking | 11.43 Miles | 5 Hrs 25 Mns | | 2.11 mph |
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| no partners | | Mazzies have been on my short list radar lately and after a month of crowded places ( Western supes and snowbowl. )
We had been here previously last spring, but it was too hot for our German shepherd so we turned around well before getting to the creek.
Abundant water flowing – ideal this time for our two hiking shepherds. The only other people we saw were close to the trailhead. Once we veered off onto Deer Creek we were in blissful, wilderness solitude.
After a couple of very easy miles above the creek the trail dips down again to the densely vegetated creek bed. A modest double cascade was the highlight of the hike (along with watching two happy dogs playing in water and generally never being chill while we ate our hiking snacks.) After a few creek crossings, I reluctantly decided to turn around so that we could get back to the car before dark….
Although we got a late morning start, we both appreciated the late afternoon colors illuminating the trail as we made our way back to the car, even though I would have enjoyed more miles and more exploring. I always want more time in the Mazatzals.
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