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| Hiking | 7.50 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 7.50 Miles | 3 Hrs 30 Mns | | 2.14 mph |
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| partners | | I drove 3 hours from Flagstaff and met San Diego Paul (PLC92084) at junction of 89a and 8910/445 with the intention of 5 nights in Nank/Kwagunt area...alas, I was the final member (of 6) to bail on Paul; I had a domestic problem back at home that same night.
The next morning, Paul was bummed at my news and diligently tried to persuade me onward. After some thinking, it appeared he had the intention of attempting solo (or at least taggin' behind some young'ins we met that next morning.) I offered to day-hike up Saddle Mountain to the Nank trailhead/overlook and carry a gallon/cache for Paul. However, after we arrived at the saddle, he decided the hiking gods were simply NOT smiling on him this weekend; he sadly bailed as well.
To add insult to injury, poor bro got a flat tire on the way out on 8910. At least I was there to provide some needed car support. I feel so bad for Paul - he did a Class ONE job of planning and coordinating this trip. I hope I'm not on his "naughty list". I was very happy when he started to inquiry of me, some future trip opportunities next year.
This hike is pretty sweet, but a brutal start to the already TOUGH Nankoweap hike. The hard thing about this hike, in either direction, is that you drop down into Saddle Creek, then have to climb back UP to the Saddle or parking lot...
The views from the saddle are awesome and very rewarding. They show the entire Nankoweap/Kwagunt regions...
I had done the other leg (from FR610) a few years ago when the family and I camped at Marble Viewpoint (highly recommend this trial in either direction). |
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