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| Hiking | 20.03 Miles |
2,861 AEG |
| | Hiking | 20.03 Miles | 9 Hrs 45 Mns | | 2.30 mph |
| 2,861 ft AEG | 1 Hour 2 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | A little uncertainty with where we'd start. Karl tried crossing the Verde in his 4Runner. We could just see land across the first crossing and the water seemed borderline-ish at about a half foot above the lower door. The second wasn't looking good so we abanded plan-A and hiked across the dam. The added 6.8 miles RT is an easy road walk.
Dam to Sears 0 to 3.4 mi
It was wicked Siberian cold to start. With no wind, layered up and perhaps low humidity, it seemed pretty nice at a moving pace. Road miles ticked off quickly and it was good to have Linda & Karl in the mix.
Sears 3.4 to 8.65 mi
Cairned well but you have to constantly hunt 'em to sorta stay on track the lowest 1.75 miles, then it gets better. Unnamed Sprs on topo 4.25 miles up #90, then Spr at 4.65 mi had a slow clear trickle in the creek.
Off-trail to Davenport Peak 8.65 mi to 10.0 mi
When we got to our turn-off for Davenport Peak @ 2,920 ft, Karl and I followed @mazatzal's 2014 track up while Bruce and Linda started up slightly differently. We stopped to wait for them at a 3,200 bench. That lasted about ten seconds before they magically appeared within a stone's throw. We took a break at 3,440 to mentally prepare for the 4,010-peak in the next 0.3-mile... up.
Davenport Peak Mom, apple pie, etc
The nicest weather day and lunch I recall since Oct. 360-degree smorgasbord of views. One blooming brittlebush. No internet.
Peak to Davenport Wash 10.0 to 11.5 mi
Going... DowN! Barely in my range. Three-point-contact twists and two butt scoot-slides got the immediate 400 ft drop outta the way. Then it's easier but slow through hidden cactus mines, catclaw, loose rock, and such. I fell once as most did today.
Crick to Davenport Trail 11.5 to 13.4 mi
Davenport Wash is a treat in this section. Clear light flow, huge cottonwoods, cliff cut edges dotted with lots of Saguaros. From the wash up to the trail was my concern pre-hike planning. It resembles a mini version of Papago Buttes terrain in swiss cheese fashion. No issues.
Back to Square One 13.4 to 20 mi
Got a little warm dressed like an Eskimo. A couple of quick razor-type quads.
Synopsis
Definitely wear pants and a long sleeve shirt for the catclaw and twists through brushy spots. Linda had helpful suggestions along the way(no clue why I took this note... lol) and was excited about bonus-AEG opportunities. Good to hear the famous Karl kackle after almost two years. Four absolute opposites, what a group. I'm honored any would tag along with this pimple on a flea for twenty miles... lol |
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
one sprig of blue onions along lower Davenport |
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Andrea Spring |
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| |  creek is flowing well and clear |
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Sears Unnamed Spr 3 |
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| | | A little better flow than the two Sprs grouped nearby. Felt like the true source. | | _____________________
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