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4,254 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.50 Miles | 8 Hrs | | 1.06 mph |
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| partners | | I have gone on many hikes in Arizona, and been mentioned in some of my husband's trip reports but this is my first venture in adding a trip report myself! 
We camped on the west side of the peak, which is on the Tohono O'odham reservation. Making the first turn onto the dirt road heading to the campsite was a little tricky because there are lots of turn offs into neighborhoods, but the correct road has a large wooden sign which was helpful. The road was dirt but it was very well maintained- unless there is a lot of mud this road would not prevent any car from reaching the camp site and trail head. The camp site is in great condition. There were tables, restrooms, stone camp stoves, and shade structures. Very beautiful!
Our hike group had myself, my husband, and our friend (also named Scott). We started hiking at 7:20am. The trail climbs a lot but it is a very steady grade that is not super steep. It was a little challenging, but I think that had to do more with my physical fitness level in April than the climb itself. There were some amazing blooms on the way up. There is an immigrant trail rather high up the peak, closer to the great ramp than anything else. That trail was more defined than the trail we were on!
The great ramp was a little wet due to the storm that had passed through a few days before. Just past the great ramp was snow and ice, which was pretty trippy to see in southern Arizona in April! However, it wasn't deep and we passed through it quickly. The technical section was the spot most impacted by the precipitation. There was ice on all the hand holds and in any crevice on the face. Scott was going to lead for the first time on this climb, but after careful evaluation of the ice we decided not to try and climb further. This was frustrating because it was clear that without the snow and ice the climb would have been really fun. However, it was definitely the right call.
This was an amazing hike and I would highly recommend it. I am looking forward to going back when the weather has cooled off a little to try the technical pitch when it is dry! |
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