Bursersa-National-Pyramid Loop Photoset • ddgrunning • 2020-08-22 • HikeArizona.COM

Bursersa-National-Pyramid Loop, AZ

	2020-08-22
	7 by ddgrunning

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Bursersa-National-Pyramid Loop, AZ

Hiking	11.38 Miles	2,469 AEG

Hiking	11.38 Miles	4 Hrs 8 Mns	2.85 mph
	2,469 ft AEG	8 Mns Break

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Bursera Trail - South Mountain

National Trail - South Mountain

Pyramid Trail - South Mountain

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I was stuck in town, but wanted to get some AEG, so decided to hit up the south side of South Mountain this morning. Arrived at the trail head at a little after 6 AM, and was shocked to see it completely full and overflowing. Wasn’t what I expected for a mid August hike in Phoenix. I wonder if the increased traffic is the result of the easy access via the freeway now (?).

First time on this section of the Bursera trail. I actually liked it better than I thought I would. Saw my first speckled rattlesnake while exploring one of the high points along the ridge line. Their camouflage is finely attuned to the surroundings.

Came across a second speckled on the national trail, but he slipped under a rock before I could get a photo.

Light cloud cover, and a decent breeze along the Ridgeline kept temperatures relatively moderate, though it was starting to get toasty when I finished up about 10:30 AM.

Fauna

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[ checklist ] Speckled Rattlesnake

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