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Highline Trail #31Payson, AZ
Highline Trail #31
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 04 2024
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking60.01 Miles 9,472 AEG
Hiking60.01 Miles   19 Hrs   29 Mns   3.08 mph
9,472 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
 
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A long time goal to make this happen and I’m very blessed and grateful to have finally completed this entire trail in one push.
Trail conditions were a little sloppy and wet on the eastern half of the rim but other than that almost ideal.
Stayed dry at all the big creek crossing thanks to downed trees or makeshift bridges that weren’t there the year prior.
So many variances on this trails distances across websites and apps but after completing it in one go I can confirm it’s a solid 58 mile trail, I veered off trail a couple hundred feet throughout the day but other than that stayed right on track and when I arrived at the Pine TH my gps was a tad over the 58 mile mark so I decided to make it the full 60 and declined my ride and walked the rest of the way home all the way to my cabin in Pine to finish off a memorable day.
5:30am start to just after midnight finish, 19 hours of solitude and besides my two “aid stations” from my kind friends and family at Tonto and Chase Creek I did not encounter another human the entire day.
Love this trail and grateful to call The Highline my home.
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Dick Williams Creek @ Highline #31 Heavy flow Heavy flow

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Hells Gate Canyon @ Highline Light flow Light flow

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Apr 03 2023
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 Arizona
Two Sixty TH to Washington Park, AZ 
Two Sixty TH to Washington Park, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 03 2023
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking37.97 Miles 6,352 AEG
Hiking37.97 Miles   14 Hrs   31 Mns   2.92 mph
6,352 ft AEG   1 Hour   32 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 
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Humbled by the Highline...

Five years later my second attempt going for the entire Highline Trail in one day only to get defeated once again.

Red flag winds, high creek crossings, snowpack segments and the aftermath of a harsh winter of erosion along with heavy amounts of dead and down along the trail definitely played factors in my success but above all the trail simply kicked my butt.

A nasty mile segment of snowpack just before the East Fork of Horton got the Altra’s nice and soggy which would lead to issues later even with extra socks and moleskin.

Christopher and Tonto Creek were true unavoidable knee deep crossing where shoes and socks needed to be removed which burnt up good chunks of time drying and lacing back up.

After having my only true break at the Hatchery I made the mistake of not stopping for the next 5-6 hours or so trying to push through the worst of the trail in my opinion, the “Highline Fire” burn scar segment from Roberts Mesa to Dude Creek.
Winds were absolutely howling and I should have taken more consideration to the red flag warnings I saw days prior but my stubbornness of trying to finish it before my birthday got the best of me as that non stop wind blown section drained me physically and mentally.

It was tough to call it quits at Washington Park as the finish line seemed so close but in reality it was still a big stretch I wouldn’t have completed that night.

Learned a lot from this experience and have now hiked every step of this trail between the two attempts and for the third and final attempt I’m not going to wait another 5 years.
A midnight start and not doing it solo will be the big changes to hopefully finish this mighty trail in one day once and for all!

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Big Canyon Creek @ Highline Medium flow Medium flow

dry Bonita Creek @ Highline Dry Dry

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Christopher Creek @ Highline Trail Heavy flow Heavy flow
Wet Feet Crossing

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Dude Creek @ Highline Heavy flow Heavy flow

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Hells Gate Canyon @ Highline Heavy flow Heavy flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Horton Creek Heavy flow Heavy flow

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Gusher

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Perley Creek @ Highline Heavy flow Heavy flow

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Nov 08 2022
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Saddle Ridge Trail #14Payson, AZ
Saddle Ridge Trail #14
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 08 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking18.36 Miles 1,943 AEG
Hiking18.36 Miles
1,943 ft AEG45 LBS Pack
 
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Finally made it back out to some of my favorite country for a hearty trek with great weather and perfect hiking conditions.
I know they did some AZT rerouting in this area and my hats off to the folks who put it in the work as the entire trail itself even the original tread from Hardscrabble Mesa has been noticeably worked, as what was once a malapai boulder ankle breaker is now a very nicely groomed trail that made it a breeze for the feet.
Did a little exploring once deep in the wilderness and as always solitude, solace and sanctuary found out in this mighty Mazzy land.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
Sweet desert riparian fall color action going on in the canyons and wet drainages.
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May 21 2022
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Ol Buck Leonard, AZ 
Ol Buck Leonard, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 21 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking6.80 Miles 1,069 AEG
Hiking6.80 Miles   4 Hrs   29 Mns   2.09 mph
1,069 ft AEG   1 Hour   14 Mns Break35 LBS Pack
 
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Upper Buck Spring Canyon - Mogollon Rim
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A pleasant little leg stretcher in a new section of some of my favorite “Mellow Mogollon Canyons”.
Little warm weather in the morning made for a much enjoyed lunchtime swim complete with sandy shores and beverages.
Complete solitude besides dog company from Mr. Mellow himself who seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself as well.
A blessed day in the high country heartland.
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water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Middle Leonard Canyon Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
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Mar 31 2022
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 Arizona
March Madness, AZ 
March Madness, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 31 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking100.00 Miles 10,000 AEG
Hiking100.00 Miles
10,000 ft AEG
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1st trip
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March Madness Mountain Style.

When I met the @The_Eagle this past month I mentioned I felt bad I don’t post on HAZ in depth as much as I used to even though now I hike much further, frequent and deeper than ever but when it comes to antlers I have to be a little incognito.
Still staring at topo maps all the time and applying it to real life pounding out a lot of steep and deep country in Arizona’s heartland.
I used to chase waterfalls and scenic vistas, now I find my self brush thrashing, gridding and grinding through the most obscure areas absorbing and enjoying the forest with each and every step.
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Feb 20 2022
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Berezenko Glyphs, AZ 
Berezenko Glyphs, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 20 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking6.28 Miles 912 AEG
Hiking6.28 Miles
912 ft AEG50 LBS Pack
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1st trip
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After scouring the legendary Berezenko’s photo albums I was always curious to where the “Rim Country Petroglyphs” were located and even though I was grateful to meet him I never did ask where they where.
Instead a crew member of mine was out pig hunting last year and stumbled upon them while glassing, I figured it was only fitting to dust off the camera gear and walk where a photography expert once was.
Special place, sunset and feeling in the air made for a great little evening admiring those who walked before us.
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Feb 12 2022
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Northern Salome Stomp, AZ 
Northern Salome Stomp, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 12 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking6.12 Miles 863 AEG
Hiking6.12 Miles   3 Hrs   57 Mns   1.72 mph
863 ft AEG      23 Mns Break45 LBS Pack
 
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Little day venture reuniting with some fellow fire comrades in a specific section of country that’s long been on my radar.
What seemingly would be great animal country on maps was a reality of true cattle devastation even in the wilderness area, an overwhelming amoun of fallen fence line, cowpies and hoof trails leads me to believe there is some grazing mismanagement in this area to say the least.
All in all still a great day in some truly quiet, rugged and beautiful country!
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[ checklist ]  Greenback Peak  Park Canyon Creek

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Turkey Creek Light flow Light flow
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Feb 05 2022
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Jacks Canyon (Moenkopi)Payson, AZ
Jacks Canyon (Moenkopi)
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 05 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking7.68 Miles 1,046 AEG
Hiking7.68 Miles
1,046 ft AEG
 
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A nice little afternoon strolling through, up and around Jacks Canyon and the many feeder drainages that flow into it.
Little chilly with the wind whipping up but other than that a nice shift to warmer weather in the high country.
Some signs of ancients and animals along the way but other than that nothing but solitude and quiet country.
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Jan 31 2022
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Hamilton Crossing Trail #45 - Coconino NFPayson, AZ
Hamilton Crossing Trail #45 - Coconino NF
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 31 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking10.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles
1,000 ft AEG45 LBS Pack
 
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A fun little stomping around in a spot that always feels seemingly remote even with a neighborhood of summer mansion homes nearby.
Easy walking, chilly weather and a little bit of canyon flirting but no “whole enchilada”.
Cool country with a lot to be seen out there.
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Jan 27 2022
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Gordon Creek FallsPayson, AZ
Gordon Creek Falls
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 27 2022
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking12.89 Miles 2,970 AEG
Hiking12.89 Miles
2,970 ft AEG45 LBS Pack
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A solid little trek roaming around some steep country, checking on the creek and more importantly enjoying a beautiful blue sky AZ winter day on the Tonto.
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[ checklist ]  Mano and Metate (Unknown Culture)
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[ checklist ]  Gordon Creek Falls

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Nov 27 2021
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Calf Pen CanyonPayson, AZ
Calf Pen Canyon
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Nov 27 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Canyoneering8.99 Miles 2,124 AEG
Canyoneering8.99 Miles   7 Hrs   35 Mns   1.42 mph
2,124 ft AEG   1 Hour   16 Mns Break40 LBS Pack
 
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A fun and hearty trek once again following the footsteps of the legend himself, Outlander.
As far as the upper canyon goes this really is one of the only non technical entry/exits, as the heart of CPC is guarded by some pretty impressive red rock cliffs around most of its perimeter.
The game trail was it’s steepest and had the loosest footing during the upper sections through the oak thickets but once in the pine stringer halfway down the tread became more manageable.
Once down in the canyon it was pretty slow going with constant maneuvering around pools and deadfall but nothing to stop one in their tracks.
It was tempting to proceed further but unless making the journey all the way to “Vine Canyon” or the confluence there is only one sane way back out.
After making it back to the rim I spent some time wandering around the flats enjoying some foot friendly ground until sunset.
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Nov 13 2021
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Mazzy Excursion, AZ 
Mazzy Excursion, AZ
 
Backpack avatar Nov 13 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Backpack16.12 Miles 2,674 AEG
Backpack16.12 Miles
2,674 ft AEG60 LBS Pack
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A great backpacking trip deep into my favorite wilderness introducing and guiding my girlfriends dad and brother into this wild and untamed country.
Ruins, petroglyphs, artifacts and a historic cabin were just some of the points of interests seen throughout the trip.
Air temps with a max in the high 60’s during the day and low 40’s at night made for ideal conditions, although anyone that’s carried a hefty pack in the shade less high desert knows the Arizona sun can be taxing on the body any time of year.
Record monsoons left more dead dried and cured flashy fuel then I’ve ever seen out here, the usual fun walking off trail sections are coated with 2-3 foot carpets of dead wildflowers and grass.
All in all a very fulfilling trip in a slightly new area for me, slowly scratching away the surface of this vast and sacred land I’ve grown to know and love fondly over the years.
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[ checklist ]  Camp-fire  Campsite  HAZ Food  Old Rusty Stuff  Wooden Dwelling
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[ checklist ]  Bull Trap Spring
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Oct 24 2021
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Murphy Ranch Trail #141Globe, AZ
Murphy Ranch Trail #141
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 24 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking4.40 Miles 1,122 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.52 mph
1,122 ft AEG      36 Mns Break
 
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Forgot to add this trip and a couple dozen excursions lately but it was a nice little stroll checking out some new and familiar land of the Anchas.
Fall colors in the creeks and drainages were incredible, no apples at the orchards but the dwellings are always amazing!
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Workman Creek Falls Light flow Light flow
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Sep 26 2021
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Blodgett Basin Brusier, AZ 
Blodgett Basin Brusier, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 26 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking5.92 Miles 1,057 AEG
Hiking5.92 Miles
1,057 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
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Soggy bottom boy Sunday checking out a hilltop ruin hunch during a day of never over bearing but consistent precipitation during the entire hike.
Never seen so much flashy fuel growth out here in Central AZ, some truly impressive wildflowers and grass over three feet high in most of the area from this summer’s monsoons.
Ruins are indeed confirmed where I expected but they involve a nice little fun class 3 scramble to reach and with steady rain and a puppy in the mix it wasn’t in the cards to reach the summit.
Plenty of pottery and worked stone along the way and in the flats just like with most of this area, just a big ancient special canyon to say the least.
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[ checklist ]  Blodgett Basin
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Sep 21 2021
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Willow ValleyPayson, AZ
Willow Valley
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Sep 21 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Canyoneering3.37 Miles 880 AEG
Canyoneering3.37 Miles
880 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 
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Some afternoon Willow Valley wandering along the rim of the canyon.
Bumped a half dozen coues deer doe’s right off the bat and soon after ran into a good sized sow with her two cubs.
No elk visible until back on the highway, plenty of hunters out and about but other than that just a nice quiet evening in some special big country.
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Aug 02 2021
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Box Canyon - Mogollon RimPayson, AZ
Box Canyon - Mogollon Rim
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 02 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking4.79 Miles 569 AEG
Hiking4.79 Miles
569 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
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1st trip
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A nice late afternoon “Mellow” stroll to one of my local favorites.

No waterfalls gushing for us this go around but plenty of surface water, solitude and elk always make for a grateful time.

Coconino Sandstone, ferns and a healthy timber forest are some of my favorite things in this world and the top of the rim is my church.

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Jul 07 2021
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Rock Crossing Trail #18A - Blue RidgePayson, AZ
Rock Crossing Trail #18A - Blue Ridge
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 07 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking1.85 Miles 502 AEG
Hiking1.85 Miles      59 Mns   1.95 mph
502 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Nice little after work stroll down a trail I’ve always been curious about.
Not a lick of water down in this section of the reservoir/creek just pleasant fields of green grass and wildflowers.
Found a decomposing cow elk down in the bottom stinking up the place but other than that no more Wapiti until the drive home.
Always a blessing to be outside now more than ever.
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Jun 09 2021
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Abineau Trail #127Flagstaff, AZ
Abineau Trail #127
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 09 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking5.38 Miles 1,835 AEG
Hiking5.38 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.48 mph
1,835 ft AEG   1 Hour   4 Mns Break
 
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A fun little workout hike push up one of my favorite trails on this sacred mountain.
Smoke from the Slate Fire could be seen looking out towards the White Hills, classic strong southwest winds were whipping it up and made for a scenic hazy sunset.
Mellow’s first time on this mountain made for a memorable time, besides the lone Muley no another wildlife besides whatever caught the pups nose and attention at the top of the Abineau basin.
Great evening in mountains that I’ll always call home.
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Apr 06 2021
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Colonel - Bear - Fred, AZ 
Colonel - Bear - Fred, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 06 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking14.38 Miles 2,809 AEG
Hiking14.38 Miles
2,809 ft AEG35 LBS Pack
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Colonel Devin Trail #290
Bear Canyon (Upper) - Mogollon Rim
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Powered up the CDT, grazed across some fresh rim road gravel and then disappeared into the fun stuff.
A remarkable and enjoyable day under perfect conditions in a very special place to me.
Pretty cool experience to spend the day with my dog Mellow walking along the very same path of my beloved Payton who will forever live and roam in those heavenly high country canyons.
Made it back home before supper and brought home some satisfied boots and chalky antlers.
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Some nice flower power starting up on the Tonto
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Mar 01 2021
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Tonto Trekking, AZ 
Tonto Trekking, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 01 2021
MountainMatt • Triplogs 530
Hiking100.00 Miles 10,000 AEG
Hiking100.00 Miles
10,000 ft AEG50 LBS Pack
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1st trip
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Traded in the high tech hiking pants for some trusty Levi Jeans and it all started coming together.
Always a humbling, tiring and truly satisfying feeling walking amongst the animals and extra special to find some of their forgotten treasures.
Good encounters with big bulls, herds of whitetail, cow elk, mule deer and one really memorable gekkering red fox that my pup tried to chase and play with.
Tonto Toughness made one steep mile at a time.
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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