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Jan 13 2016

dstancil

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39 male

Joined Dec 25 2015
Tucson, AZ

Wild Mustang - Alamo Spring Loop

Tucson, AZ

Wild Mustang - Alamo Spring Loop

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Jan 13 2016
		dstancil • Triplogs 2

Hiking	9.70 Miles	2,663 AEG

Hiking	9.70 Miles	3 Hrs 57 Mns		2.67 mph
	2,663 ft AEG	19 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Afternoon hike. Great weather and incredible views near the first peak of the surrounding Tucson ranges. You could even see the Baboquivaris off in the distance. Trail is well maintained and easy to follow with multiple signs indicating which trial you are on via color coded arrows. This is a little bit longer due to my partner and I missing the turnoff and taking the trail down via the Alamo Springs Spur Trail. Figured we'd just complete it so we went to the bottom and then came up adding about a mile to the trip with a nice little uphill gain in the middle. Some water was present in some rock pools near the drainages. Nothing substantial. There was also a small trickle of water heard on the Alamo Springs trail. Overall a great afternoon trail to get some miles in at a relaxed pace. Lots of birds. Trail was fairly quiet as we only saw about 5 people throughout the hike. First time hiking in the Tortolitas and it certainly won't be my last. This particular loop would be a great trail run.

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Dec 24 2015

dstancil

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39 male

Joined Dec 25 2015
Tucson, AZ

Pusch Peak

Tucson, AZ

Pusch Peak

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Dec 24 2015
		dstancil • Triplogs 2

Hiking	4.40 Miles	2,498 AEG

Hiking	4.40 Miles	2 Hrs 33 Mns		2.06 mph
	2,498 ft AEG	25 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Used this hike as a training / workout hike. Have not done this one before but this will now be a go to for some fast up and down with super easy access and spectacular views at the top. Went alone and was able to really put the gas on. Completed the up time in 1 hour and 5 minutes. Spent a good long while at the top taking in the views. The first leg of the trail prior to the turnoff was a great trail to jog. Once I hit the turnoff though it became a fast uphill climb. The trail for the most part was pretty easy to hike and follow until you get towards the top where I just needed to pay a bit more attention. Pretty overgrown in a lot of spots so being aware of your legs and the cactus is a must. I would say this is definitely not for beginners or people who are not sure footed. A lot of scrambling. The hike down is definitely prime ankle breaking territory. Be sure to bring a warm layer for the top as it was incredibly windy and very cold with sweat soaked clothing. Overall a fantastic local Tucson hike! Can't wait to hike this again and try to get up faster!

*Notes: Start your hike at Linda Vista TH and immediately go left. At the first fork about 1/10 of a mile up (what looks like a little wash) go right. At the next junction take a left. You'll come to a Forest Service sign stating that beyond this point is not an FS maintained trail. Go right and up the canyon. From that point on you'll be heading up, up, up, towards the peak on your left.

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