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Jan 17 2021
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Whiskey West - Red Tanks LoopPhoenix, AZ
Whiskey West - Red Tanks Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Backpack avatar Jan 17 2021
Watauga • Triplogs 10
Backpack13.40 Miles 2,150 AEG
Backpack13.40 Miles2 Days         
2,150 ft AEG16 LBS Pack
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Dutchman Trail #104
Whiskey Spring Trail #238
Red Tanks Trail #107
Bluff Springs Trail #235
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Started off at Peralta TH shortly after noon. Skies were clear and the sun was just hot enough to work up a sweat. The first mile of Dutchman's was nice, however once the trail flattened out in the approach to Miner's we were surrounded by fire damage. Burn conditions were consistent through the rest of the hike until the last mile and a half of Bluff Springs as we approached Peralta again. The trail was easy to follow, save for a few of the "creek" crossings on the western end of Red Tanks.

We made camp after roughly 8.25 miles in as there were plenty of sites along Red Tanks. The abundance of great spots made me question why a large group of 8-10 decided to camp right in the middle of the trail in front of La Barge Spring. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
La Barge Spring had a great and refreshing flow. All others directly on the route were bone dry, save for a few stagnant and gnarly pools.

The hike back to the car the next morning was nice and cruisy, though Bluff Springs was much busier than either Whiskey Springs or Red Tanks the day before. All in all it was a very enjoyable loop. The distance was just right for an overnighter and one can never complain about camping close to a great water source in the desert.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max LaBarge Spring Gallon per minute Gallon per minute
Flowing strong and clear.
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