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Feb 02 2013
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58 male
 Joined Dec 07 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Hunter Trail - Picacho PeakTucson, AZ
Hunter Trail - Picacho Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2013
dochartaigh66 • Triplogs 2
Hiking4.00 Miles 1,880 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   4 Hrs   50 Mns   0.83 mph
1,880 ft AEG
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Beautiful day to be on the trail! High school hiking club set out with twelve eager adventurers to conquer the summit today. All the kiddos made the summit except for two. One young lady was not feeling it today so she rested at the saddle with her boyfriend. They eventually made the descent to the the north side of the peak and got to experience some of the railing and moderately steep section of the hike. The two old men, myself and Mr. C, choose not to make the summit today either. Back injury for Mr. C and an unusual headache for me. That was disappointing for me as I really wanted to make the summit with the club. I did not, however, see a need to risk a stroke and have the kids experience that. I also had a bout with my metatarsalgia. That's some severe pain in the balls of my feet. So much for those new sole inserts. The summit will be there in April when I return for the explosion of wildflowers! I had other plans for me. A little geocaching while I waited for our hikers. The most inspiring part of the day was crossing paths with an 85 year old man who makes this climb once per year. He was from Idaho. Last year, I think it was last year, he fell on this hike and broke his leg. He was back today and made the summit. Unbelievable. I hope I am doing that in another 40 years.
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Dec 15 2012
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 Joined Dec 07 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Bluff Springs Trail #235Phoenix, AZ
Bluff Springs Trail #235
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 15 2012
dochartaigh66 • Triplogs 2
Hiking6.60 Miles 1,015 AEG
Hiking6.60 Miles   5 Hrs      1.76 mph
1,015 ft AEG   1 Hour   15 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
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I took the high school Hiking Club out for a day hike to Bluff Springs. 80% chance of rain with no rain gear. We went anyway. I was pretty concerned about the chances of one of the kids, or any of us, getting hypothermia. Thankfully it didn't happen.
The wilderness was absolutely beautiful. Hiking in and out of clouds, on-again-off-again rain, and 21 students made for an interesting experience. At the beginning of the hike, 0930, the trails were damp due to the overnight rains. By the time we reached the intersection of 235 and the Dutchman, 104, the rain had brought the water ways of the desert to life. Streams were flowing everywhere. A quick bite to eat in the rain to load the kids up on calories and we were heading back to the trail-head, 1215 hours. The return hike was a wet mess. The trails were flowing streams and the larger washes were running strong. It was a beautiful dessert sight and an experience that I am glad the students were able to enjoy. Many had never been to a place like this. We reached the parking lot at about 1430 hours.

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Desert rains all day. All washes and springs were running well.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Crystal Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
Desert rain all day. All washes and springs were running well.
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average hiking speed 1.29 mph

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