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Aug 19 2017
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Black River - MainstemAlpine, AZ
Alpine, AZ
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brademan76Triplogs 1
Backpack12.00 Miles 500 AEG
Backpack12.00 Miles   30 Hrs      0.40 mph
500 ft AEG35 LBS Pack
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Jumped off around Wildcat bridge and backpacked downstream with my wife and 2 larger dogs. Lots of river crossings. As has been mentioned, the trail can be lost here and there due to less traffic on this section of the trail. Saw some bighorn sheep, a couple of deer, and flushed a couple coveys of mearns quail. No bears as I was hoping to see.

Enjoyed fishing the river, caught browns and a couple apaches/rainbows (can't be sure) as well as a couple smallmouth.

We overnighted a mile or a bit more from the reservation line- next time we'll make it all the way to the line, but it started getting pretty steep and cliffed out, plus we were tired from a full day of hiking an fishing. Really enjoyable in and back overnight trek. Will return.

Looks like the Rattlesnake fire (April 2018) may have affected this area... anyone have any reports from the fire-mapped area since then?
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5740/

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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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