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| Hiking | 5.85 Miles |
2,900 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.85 Miles | 6 Hrs 30 Mns | | 1.30 mph |
| 2,900 ft AEG | 2 Hrs Break | 4 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | Now, to start out, Let me tell you, I am 50lbs over weight and in moderate shape, been hiking for a few months and before this, I thought Toms Thumb was tough, but now... not so much,,,
Started out 530 am in Starlight temp in low 70's. the plan was to hit Siphon Draw n then debate where to from there..
Hike is a constant decent incline up and gets your heart going even though the incline doesn’t seem like much.. very moderate hiking/ walking nice trail up to the base of Siphon Draw. We conquered Siphon Draw, and I actually climbed a little knoll wall for a photo.. Thinking and feeling great still, like great workout, lets go ahead n conquer this so called Flat Iron, since you know, no wasted distance via switch backs, but then the fun began, up and over the little knoll on top of Siphon Draw, then into the wash/stream area using your hands almost the rest of the way. there were a few 5-6 areas where I had to use my knee into a crevice just to get a little pivot to reach a foot hole to get over each obstacle. Now near the top, that 10ft Wall... U can go up to the right, a little knee action hang out over n step up on the top, or pull yourself up via tree that helps u as you find foot holes. ,,, booom,,, Thats It..... whewwwww, but I knew i passed my halfway point, kinda like if you out driving, and your tank gets to 50%, need to go back ... Well I missed that turn awhile ago... Going down,, oh my,, actually the wall was the hardest part, but I used that tree area to hang down till I felt my foot find footing enough to get down,, I was already beat, but still in shade until about Siphon Draw.. most of the obstacles on way down were much easier, using the sit on ur pumpkin n shimmy down technique, which was working really well for me,, just about to Siphon Draw, i noticed any pausing on a stretched leg, my knee would spasm, like giving a toddler the lil pony leg to keep em quiet bouncing.. anyways, Siphon draw down was almost ALL sun, and I felt HOT , kept drinking water, . the rest of the descent was moderate again, ... I was at this time battling the heat, and was taking shorter steps, my head once in awhile was getting the starry kewl tingling almost like getting the chills but NOT... LOL,, sucking my water down and made it back to the Truck,,, we parked at the mining camp Restaurant..
Would I do this Agian ? NO
Did I enjoy it? Yes
Was it worth it? Yes, to say I did it, along with the extra workout
Pros: Excellent hike as not really scaling a mountain but getting through the rocks and up little fall areas made for excellent scrambling. Beautiful view on top, Mostly well defined trail (please put the white and blue dots back as many are missing)
Cons: misjudged it for my skillset. that long of a hike, we were heading down way too late too hot even though we started at 530am.. More Water  |
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