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Mar 07 2024
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 Tucson, AZ
Black Mountain - Oak WellsTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 07 2024
JMountTriplogs 3
Hiking4.23 Miles 2,100 AEG
Hiking4.23 Miles   8 Hrs      0.85 mph
2,100 ft AEG   3 Hrs    Break25 LBS Pack
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I followed Paul McClellan's GPS https://peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=772815 I located on Peak Bagger from February 2017. The hike take one up the northwest facing ridge to reach Point 5327, then continues along the ridge north, then west, and up the east face of the upper mountain. The slopes were quite brushy. I attempted to stay close to the ridge line to avoid mainly catclaw. Even long pants and sleeves were no match for the catclaw although I found some ground plants provided a path through. The 360 degree summit views were awesome, the summit was excellent to set up an antenna to complete the first activation of W7A/PN-012.

In advance I called the ranch manager to ask about hike the peak and was told as long as I was only hike and not hunting or 4wheeling I was good to go. The road off Willow Springs Road is a private road and the owner is not as concerned about hikers, but was most upset about hunters during hunting season leaving trash, and generally showing disrespect for the property. Please pack out the trash.
 
Jun 03 2022
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Wrightson up the steep side, AZ 
Wrightson up the steep side, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 03 2022
JMountTriplogs 3
Hiking7.87 Miles 2,523 AEG
Hiking7.87 Miles   3 Hrs   46 Mns   2.38 mph
2,523 ft AEG      28 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
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I took the rode less traveled and missed the destination. I will attempt it again.
 
Mar 19 2022
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 Tucson, AZ
SOTA Safford Peak, AZ 
SOTA Safford Peak, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 19 2022
JMountTriplogs 3
Hiking4.86 Miles 1,811 AEG
Hiking4.86 Miles   3 Hrs   24 Mns   1.89 mph
1,811 ft AEG      50 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
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This was a last minute decision to hike the closest summit in the SOTA Summit On The Air library. It was breezy from start to finish. My purpose was to make radio contacts, beginning my adventure into SOTA, it's an Amateur Radio thing. Even though the trail has been hiked many times, there are places where it is still hard to find especially after the saddle and going up to the summit. Overall an excellent hike while somewhat technical at times.
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average hiking speed 1.71 mph

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