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| Hiking | 8.02 Miles |
1,930 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.02 Miles | 4 Hrs | | 2.01 mph |
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| no partners | | | Took advantage of the cooler weather today and hit the trail at about 930am. Roads are all in good shape. Tonto creek is flowing over the road/bridge so I just crossed at the usual spot and my feet were wet before even starting up the actual trail. The trail is shaded and was breezy today so we started in sweaters. Although easy to follow, the initial climb is steep especially with a 5yr old holding my hand. We scuffed our way up at a very slow pace until reaching the first ridgeline. We wanted to continue but by then my only concern was child safety so we started back down at an even slower pace. Definitely one of the more rugged areas he has ever hiked but he's been hiking since he learned to walk and it certainly paid off today. Needless to say, I was relieved when we reached the creek again. By then the sun was out in full so we climbed down creek from the campsites and went for a swim in one of the deeper pools to cool off and have lunch. The trails in and around Hell's Gate wilderness are quickly becoming favorites of mine, but not kid friendly unless you plan on just hanging by the creek (as I learned the hard way). Tonto creek was flowing nicely and a passing fisherman had a couple rainbow trout on his stringer. The day was still a success in my book. Be back next weekend for a solo adventure either back on Bear Flat Trail or Hell's Gate #37. |
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