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Aug 30 2025

Andrewrdc

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Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Barnhardt to Chilson Solo backpack trip, AZ

Backpack		Aug 30 2025
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Backpack	15.08 Miles	3,019 AEG

Backpack	15.08 Miles	2 Days
	3,019 ft AEG		25 LBS Pack

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Solo backpacking trip up Barnhardt trail to Chilson camp. Late summer (Aug 30-31) but temps were much hotter than expected. 95 degrees at parking lot (8am) and remained that temp during entire assent (2,200 AEG)… 95 degrees at camp! Fortunately, Chilson Spring cistern was full of filter able water. Unfortunately, camp was very hot, no breeze and I was promptly pestered by several bees looking for water. After 2hours, I decided to pack up camp and hike back to a campsite on the Mazatzals divide trail (about a mile back towards Barnhardt trail). This camp was notable more comfortable, about 10 degrees cooler, breezy and no bees! Had good night, made dinner sipped some whisky, listened to some music and read my book. In bed by 8:30pm. One of the bees found me and buzzed my for about an hour at 2am… never heard of a bee flying around at night… he must have really hated me. Great hike out the next morning, 6.5 miles, all down hill. Met a nice fellow hiker named Macua (?)… he just moved here from Colorado and was scoping out the hiking options in his new AZ home.

Can’t say as I’m sold on solo backpacking. Definitely a bit boring but it was good for me to learn how to relax in nature all by myself. Definitely worth the trip.

	Chilson Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	Cistern is full or fairly clear water. I did not see any water flow through pipe so not sure how much was just from recent rains.

	Hawaiian Mist	Pools to trickle	Pools to trickle
	Signs of recent flow across trail… I did not climb up to source but suspect very light trickle remaining

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Jun 19 2025

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Barnhardt to Sandy saddle junction, AZ

Hiking		Jun 19 2025
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	8.36 Miles	2,024 AEG

Hiking	8.36 Miles	4 Hrs 42 Mns		1.96 mph
	2,024 ft AEG	26 Mns Break	20 LBS Pack

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Sandy Saddle Trail #231

Barnhardt Trail #43

Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop

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Thursday morning (Juneteenth) hike up Barnhardt trail to see condition of Sandy Saddle. Many years ago, sandy saddle trail almost killed me… I’ve not set foot on that trail ever since as a result. However, I saw a post from @jacobemerick the other day that he and his son had been doing some trail maintenance on Sandy saddle and I was curious to see the progress. Unfortunately, I had forgotten how challenging Barnhardt is and yesterday was the hottest day of the year (116 in Phx). By the time I got to the SS junction, I was seriously second guessing my decision. Regardless, I tried heading down SS Trail but never even made it to were Jacob had been clearing. I attempted clearing some of the trail but only had a machete to work with… really need some good, large clippers to get through the Manzanita! Sorry Jacob, I don’t think I helped very much.

After a while, I heading back up to Barnhardt and then back down the trail to the parking lot. Really beautiful day but was a bit humbled by this hike. It’s about 2,000 Aeg over less than 4 miles which was no joke on a hot day. Love the Mazatzals but always need to respect this place.

Crashed early and slept like a baby last night…

Andrew

	Garden Seep	Dry	Dry
	Nada...

	Hawaiian Mist	Dry	Dry
	No mist today... not even a puddle

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May 24 2025

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Reavis Falls trail hike, AZ

Hiking		May 24 2025
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	8.16 Miles	1,503 AEG

Hiking	8.16 Miles	3 Hrs 31 Mns	2.62 mph
	1,503 ft AEG	24 Mns Break

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Reavis Falls Hike

Reavis Ranch via 109 North

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Now that Apache Trail is finally reopened, have been anxious to investigate the Reavis falls trail in anticipation of a future backpacking trip all the way to the falls. The drive itself to the trailhead is half the fun… I wouldn’t say you need a lifted 4x4 to make the journey but I wouldn’t do this in a regular car. I did opt to put my jeep in 4wd for the drive up Reavis trailhead rd (212) to be safe.

This is a nice trail, well marked though seemingly lightly traveled. At a little passed the three mile mark, you will see a cairn indicating the turn of a the left for the Reavis falls trail. I took this up to the saddle for an amazing view and found a nice spot for a water and snack break. This is the point where you would have to commit to heading down into the basin… not part of my plan for the day so this became my turnaround point.

Great day out and a fun adventure. Definitely be very prepared as you are not likely to see very many other people out here (I did not see a single other soul) and best to come with friends!

Enjoy!

A

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Mar 08 2025

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Hike to dripping springs, AZ

Hiking		Mar 08 2025
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	14.67 Miles	1,425 AEG

Hiking	14.67 Miles	6 Hrs 58 Mns		2.42 mph
	1,425 ft AEG	54 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Feb 22 2025

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Corona Del Loma Old Man Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 22 2025
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	6.29 Miles	1,488 AEG

Hiking	6.29 Miles	2 Hrs 40 Mns		2.43 mph
	1,488 ft AEG	5 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Jan 18 2025

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Picketpost to telegraph via arnet, AZ

Hiking		Jan 18 2025
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	7.97 Miles	754 AEG

Hiking	7.97 Miles	5 Hrs 25 Mns		1.78 mph
	754 ft AEG	56 Mns Break	35 LBS Pack

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First backpack of the year… nice easy hike to Telegraph canyon (via Arnett). Cold start as expected but overnight temps definitely dropped lower than expected… hit low of 18 degrees! Found a good spot to hammock camp and had a super nice and relaxing evening.

Really beautiful area and surprised to see water running as we approached Telegraph canyon. Actually found numerous good spots to collect clear water.

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Nov 09 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Picketpost Mnt Circumnavigate, AZ

Hiking		Nov 09 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	9.04 Miles	872 AEG

Hiking	9.04 Miles	3 Hrs 58 Mns		2.49 mph
	872 ft AEG	20 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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LOST - Arnett Canyon Segment

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Clockwise hike around picketpost mountain. Arnett Canyon was beautiful though no water running. Did see a couple other pools and what was slightly running creek near Telegraph canyon. We really need some rain! Telegraph canyon was easy to follow but the last mile before reconnecting with AZT is a bit tricky. Just make sure you have a map to guide you!

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Oct 06 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Hike Mt Ord backside, AZ

Hiking		Oct 06 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	11.79 Miles	3,008 AEG

Hiking	11.79 Miles	5 Hrs 17 Mns		2.53 mph
	3,008 ft AEG	37 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Mount Ord from Slate Creek TH

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Started my hike at 7:45am and there was only 1 other car in the parking lot. Took about 5 hours to hike the 12 miles. Weather should be cooling down soon, but I needed a break from the heat right now. Decided to give this trail a shot as it gets pretty high (ie cool) most of the way.

Great hike up the back (north) side of Mt Ord. This is basically a 4x4 trail (FR27) that intersects with the main road up Mt Ord (NF-626) about 5-miles up. Once there, turn left along 626 and you can get to the top. At about the 6mile mark, you get into the pine trees and this was what I was looking for as a break from the valley heat. I found a nice area, hiked about 60 yards into the pines, set up my hammock and took a nap…. Ahhhh!

Got back to my car at 1pm… last 2 miles was over 100 degrees, but was not too bad with the breeze. Had the trail to myself except for one mountain biker and one pick-up truck full of hunters.

Great day!

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Aug 10 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Highline trail hike 1st leg, AZ

Hiking		Aug 10 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	12.06 Miles	1,498 AEG

Hiking	12.06 Miles	5 Hrs 3 Mns		2.79 mph
	1,498 ft AEG	44 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Hiked first six miles from Pine Th (western end) to Pine Spring. Beautiful weather away from the valley heat. Saw 6-8 elk grazing in a tree filled meadow about 2miles from TH… nice treat! Brought a hammock and had a little siesta at Pine spring… then headed back to car for a 12 mile day. Very nice trail… recommend.

	Red Rock Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	Cistern (box) was absolutely full... but pipe was just dripping

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Aug 04 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Pacheta falls hike, AZ

Hiking		Aug 04 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	0.79 Miles	171 AEG

Hiking	0.79 Miles	34 Mns		1.44 mph
	171 ft AEG	1 Min Break	10 LBS Pack

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Apr 14 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Second water to battleship mnt, AZ

Hiking		Apr 14 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	10.80 Miles	1,637 AEG

Hiking	10.80 Miles	5 Hrs 29 Mns		2.23 mph
	1,637 ft AEG	39 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Battleship Mountain - Superstitions

Boulder Canyon Trail #103

Second Water Trail #236

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Started from second water trailhead at 7:20am (Sunday)… parking lot about half full. Hiked down to boulder creek and then made a right (East) to end of battleship. Plenty of water flowing in n Boulder creek! Great day hike… not many hikers out today. I always forget how rocky parts of this hike are… boots definitely recommended.

	Boulder Creek at #103 / #236 Jct	Medium flow	Medium flow
	PLENTY of water flowing all the way past Battleship Mnt

	La Barge Box	Light flow	Light flow
	Very large pool of water at entrance to La Barge box

	Second Water Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Some flow coming down from Spring... very light with some pools of water.

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Feb 03 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Arnett Canyon hike, AZ

Backpack		Feb 03 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Backpack	7.37 Miles	649 AEG

Backpack	7.37 Miles	6 Hrs 14 Mns		1.73 mph
	649 ft AEG		35 LBS Pack

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Great weekend exploring Arnett Canyon area to the east of picket post mountain with my buddy Eric. We hiked in after two days of rain so the creeks were running strong which was awesome to see! I’ve hiked the AZT section on the other side of picketpost and this area is so different… canyons, creeks and lots of trees, plus all the water. Unfortunately, by Sunday morning, many of the creeks were no longer running

. Amazing while it lasted. I look forward to exploring this area more often to see what and which water is reliable for backpacking trips.

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Jan 27 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
Photos 64
Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Willow Springs Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 27 2024
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	8.66 Miles	909 AEG

Hiking	8.66 Miles	3 Hrs 51 Mns		2.42 mph
	909 ft AEG	16 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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First time hiking on the area. After leaving parking lot, didn’t see a single other hiker the entire trip. Trail obviously used regularly by horses so lots of kicked up rocks. Wish I had used my hiking boots, trail sneakers were pushed to the limits but no rolled ankles. Scenery is great, especially last mile or so in the canyons… solitude was outstanding!

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Jan 13 2024

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

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Chandler, AZ

Picketpost trail - AZT, AZ

Hiking		Jan 13 2024
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Hiking	10.38 Miles	1,212 AEG

Hiking	10.38 Miles	4 Hrs 26 Mns		2.71 mph
	1,212 ft AEG	36 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Alamo Canyon - AZT #17

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Chilly 32 degrees this morning so I got a bit of a late start. Got to trailhead at 9am and the LAST spot in the parking lot! Headed south past picket post Mnt on the AZ Trail… always fun to hike on the AZT. Given the full lot, strangely saw nobody on the trail untill I got to my turnaround point at mile 5. Passed about a dozen hikers on the way back though.

Nothing particularly outstanding about this section south of PP Mnt… just a nice, peaceful trail in some beautiful wilderness. Just what the doctor ordered!

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Nov 04 2023

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Superstition Peak 5057 via Hiero

Phoenix, AZ

Superstition Peak 5057 via Hiero

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 04 2023
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	9.00 Miles	3,616 AEG

Hiking	9.00 Miles	7 Hrs 5 Mns	1.53 mph
	3,616 ft AEG	1 Hour 11 Mns Break

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Great hike up to Superstition Peak today! Hiero Parking lot was only about half full when we got there at 7:45am (Sat). Hike up to Hieroglyogics and pools was pretty quiet. Unfortunately, all pools were completely dry (!). From here on up to saddle and ridge line trail, going gets tougher and tougher… this is not an easy hike and route finding can get sketchy… often. Highly recommend an app (like RouteScout) to help you back when you lose the trail. However, just keep going and you will be rewarded with the most amazing views once you reach the saddle… it’s such a shock when you realize you you are actually looking down on Weavers Needle. If you still have some fight in you, make a right and head up towards the peak. This section can also be sketchy so take your time and keep your head and eyes up so you can keep on trail. Again, the reward of getting to the peak is well worth all the effort. Great hike with my nephew (Cam). Also, we ran into a great group of about 8 hikers at the peak… enjoyed meeting them.

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Oct 28 2023

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

picacho peak with Seranos, AZ

Hiking		Oct 28 2023
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	3.39 Miles	1,941 AEG

Hiking	3.39 Miles	4 Hrs 57 Mns		0.95 mph
	1,941 ft AEG	1 Hour 22 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Great hike on Hunter Trail up to the peak. Not too crowded for a Sat morning. This is a really fun hike for the adventurous type… not for someone that does not enjoy climbing or steep, sketchy trails on a cliff side.

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Oct 08 2023

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Picketpost Mountain Summit

Globe, AZ

Picketpost Mountain Summit

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Oct 08 2023
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	5.30 Miles	2,198 AEG

Hiking	5.30 Miles	4 Hrs 4 Mns	1.61 mph
	2,198 ft AEG	46 Mns Break

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My first time up Picketpost… what a pleasant surprise! I didn’t realize what a climb this would be… a good bit of climbing/clambering up rocks on all fours during last mile. Unfortunately, Trail finding gets a bit challenging during this last mile as well. Even worse is the graffiti (white and red arrows painted on rocks) by somebody very ignorant of basic LNT principles… painful to see. Fortunately, the views are spectacular by the time you summit, well worth the effort. Careful on the way back down, I found the trail finding more challenging (OK, ok… I lost the trail) heading back. Terrain is very steep and I went down on my pumpkin in several places… definitely take your time on way back down. Weather was great… parking lot was about a quarter full when I got there at 7:30am. I’ll definitely be returning to do this one again!

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[ checklist ] Picketpost Mountain

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Sep 08 2023

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

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Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

West fork #628 to black river, AZ

Hiking		Sep 08 2023
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Hiking	5.09 Miles	702 AEG

Hiking	5.09 Miles	2 Hrs 12 Mns		2.52 mph
	702 ft AEG	11 Mns Break	32 LBS Pack

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Two night backpacking trip with Jeff and Leon… my new backpacking buds! First time exploring this part of Arizona… stunning country!

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Apr 22 2023

Andrewrdc

Routes 39
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Triplogs 42

58 male

Joined Mar 29 2015
Chandler, AZ

Half Moon Trail Solo Hike, AZ

Hiking		Apr 22 2023
		Andrewrdc • Triplogs 42

Hiking	10.41 Miles	1,902 AEG

Hiking	10.41 Miles	4 Hrs 44 Mns		2.25 mph
	1,902 ft AEG	7 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Half Moon Trail #288

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Enjoyed a beautiful day hiking out to Rock creek via Half moon trail. Parked at Bernhardt trailhead at about 7:30am… 6-7 other cars already parked when I arrived. Only saw one pair of hikers when I was just starting my hike… didn’t see a single other person on the trail (blessed solitude!)

About 65 degrees when I got started but heated up to about 80 by the time I got back to the car at about 12:30pm. Just about every creek crossing was flowing with water… so great to see so much water out there.

Really enjoyable (though rocky) day out on the trail!

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Mar 19 2023

Andrewrdc

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Chandler, AZ

heirogliphycs trail hike with Robin, AZ

Hiking		Mar 19 2023
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Hiking	6.02 Miles	1,613 AEG

Hiking	6.02 Miles	5 Hrs 19 Mns		1.52 mph
	1,613 ft AEG	1 Hour 22 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Hieroglyphics Trail #101

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Hiked up past pools of water. Made it to just below the ridge line… found a great spot for lunch. Plenty of flowing water and comfortable spots to sit. Last half mile is very steep and slippery, we decided to enjoy our day and headed back down after lunch.

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