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Mt Wrightson from Tunnel Spring TH, AZ
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| Hiking | 16.77 Miles |
4,185 AEG |
| | Hiking | 16.77 Miles | 9 Hrs 1 Min | | 2.06 mph |
| 4,185 ft AEG | 52 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | Matt and I got started from the Tunnel Spring trailhead just before 0700. Headed south on Chinaman Trail (which now seems to be called Ditch Mtn trail per the FS website). Easy hiking on Chinaman, with nice views. Got on Walker Basin and headed generally north. Somewhat steeper, but still fairly easy and good views. Matt claimed there were only three switchbacks on that portion of Walker Basin, but I think he adopted common-core math, because there were wayyyy more than three.
The real climbing began once we were headed uphill on Gardner Canyon trail. Slow going, and the heat did not help. The trail is in good condition, just not much shade. Super Trail was nicer, and still had some patches of snow alongside the trail. I actually put some snow under my hat in order to cool off. Took a snack break at Baldy Saddle before heading up to the summit. A few more patches of snow, but no problem.
Quick stop at the summit, there were seven hippies up there, which is not my thing. Easy descent, then retraced our steps back down to Gardner Canyon which we took all the way down to the truck.
Zero deadfall the entire way today, and all trails were in good shape. The road in is in good shape, with a few warer crossings. As long as you have 4+” of clearance, you’re good, although it would be tedious in a sedan. Good day, although it was a little warm at times. |
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Baldy Spring |
Dripping |
Dripping |
| | | Springbox was full. Minimal flow. |
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Bear Spring |
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Quart per minute |
| | | Trough was full, light flow from the pipe | | _____________________
| Stop crying and just go do the hike. |
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