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Feb 06 2022
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Ironwood Ridgeline 3108 Loop - Goldfield MtnsPhoenix, AZ
Ironwood Ridgeline 3108 Loop - Goldfield Mtns
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Feb 06 2022
adamsonma • Triplogs 2
 Hiking4.80 Miles 1,683 AEG
 Hiking4.80 Miles   2 Hrs   32 Mns   2.53 mph
1,683 ft AEG      38 Mns Break7 LBS Pack
 
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I've been hiking in this area since last year and am beginning to branch out into more technical areas. One is Ironwood Ridge. Maybe I'm an out of shape wuss or something but I feel these trails need more accurate description. I've read the descriptions and they're all like 'I hiked over the ridge and enjoyed some great views.' Hello!? There are some real challenging bits to these trails! Scree, rock slides, drop offs. They are also not very well marked off the super popular areas. So here goes...
Started at Meridian trailhead just before 2pm. Easy walk north up to the eastern saddle, just east of peak 3004. At this point I went north towards Ironwood Ridge.
The first part of the ascent is steep but not bad. There are many routes up this area, leading to an outcropping of yellow rock. Take the path that goes to the right, not the left. The left pathway leads to a rocky outcropping but not to the top of the pinnacle. Taking the path to the right, acsend onto and over the yellow rock. This rock is very brittle and crumbly but you can walk up it pretty easily, following the natural flow of the rock in a switchback pattern.
After this there is a bit more trail like the trail below and you arrive at a smaller summit, with a flat place to chill, a big cairn and a tree. Heck you could camp here it's so flat and roomy.
From this spot to the top of the peak is actually a very well defined train that's more like a jagged staircase. Always check the rocks before you hand or foothold with them. Many I tested, even sizeable ones, came loose very easily. Climb the staircase and arrive at the top. Higher than peak 3004 and you can see 360 degrees, even east all the way to Flatiron peak. I started to go along the ridge just a bit to test it, not bad. Next time I'll probably go to the next peak or try to do the whole ridge.
The point is, this is a steep climb but not strictly technical. Take your time and small steps it's worth it. Pretty sick view for not a long hike. Highly recommended! :y:
 
Jan 16 2022
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Peak 3004 Loop - Goldfield MtnsPhoenix, AZ
Peak 3004 Loop - Goldfield Mtns
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 16 2022
adamsonma • Triplogs 2
Hiking5.59 Miles 1,344 AEG
Hiking5.59 Miles   2 Hrs   31 Mns   2.31 mph
1,344 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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Peak 3004 loop starting at Medicine Wheel Trailhead. Took northwest route (which is part of the Pass Mountain trial) up to what is marked on Google as bulldog saddle. This is the clockwise route. Smooth sailing up to the saddle as usual but finding the proper trail for the loop was difficult. I first took the obvious trail to the right (East), but that just leads to a huge beehive and a trail that just goes into pure rock scramble. Nope. At least not today. I went back to the trail junction with Pass Mountain and tried to find the trail but the only option was the one I took. I found a little path the broke off that trail and I actually bushwhacked a bit, using the Route scout app and then found a series of rudimentary, functional cairnes probably built by other courageous and smart hikers which actually led me to the legit trail which was a joy. Methinks the actual trail probably has a better beginning but maybe I was just too lazy to look for it??
Anyway, the route was clear and easy, once I found it. It ROUGHLY matches the route marked on the map. This was the "low road" as described in the guide.
This was a winter hike so not a lot of bees but I imagine when the valley blooms it will be full of bees.
The most beautiful part is when you get down into the valley and you are far from everything. It's very peaceful and beautiful. Great hike with no person encountered after turning off the Pass Mountain trail. Next time I'm going to see if I can figure out the "high road", but not from the west saddle, but from the eastern one. :D
 
average hiking speed 2.42 mph

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