Rincon Peak Photoset • LindaAnn • 2021-03-28 • HikeArizona.COM

Rincon Peak, AZ

	2021-03-28
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Rincon Peak

Tucson, AZ

Rincon Peak

Tucson, AZ

Hiking	15.02 Miles	4,444 AEG

Hiking	15.02 Miles	9 Hrs 28 Mns	1.67 mph
	4,444 ft AEG	29 Mns Break

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Miller Creek Trail #28

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Got started from the Miller Creek trailhead around 0745. Nice and cool while heading up Miller Creek, and very windy up on the ridge. Pleasant hiking over towards Rincon. The pace slowed as the trail got steeper. About a mile from the summit, the trail became snow covered. We negotiated our way through the snow, including a few tricky spots. The snow disappeared on the final short push to the summit, but the wind replaced it—probably about 35-40 mph.

We only stayed at the summit for a few moments before heading back down. Once at the snow again, I decided to skip the inevitable fall, and chose to slide down on my butt. Amazingly, my pants survived 3/4 mile of a snowy butt scoot. Once past that, it was a relief to be back on a clear trail. Coming down Miller Creek is on the boring side, and constantly stepping down over the big rocks is somewhat tedious and hard on the knees. Glad to get this hike done again though.

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[ checklist ] Eastern Patch-Nosed snake

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