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| Hiking | 24.39 Miles |
2,921 AEG |
| | Hiking | 24.39 Miles | 8 Hrs 55 Mns | | 2.98 mph |
| 2,921 ft AEG | 44 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | after our successful hike of AZT #13, i thought linda and i could do an out and back on this one, too
we arrived at picketpost a little before 0700, and set out soon after
temps in low 50s with cloud cover
the trail goes south along the west side of picketpost
we passed the intersection with the circumference trail
from there, the trail contours around several drainages
went through a burn area, then down into a wash and up to the tonto boundary
returned the same way
trail was in excellent shape which made for easy travel
the elevation gains were gradual, with most of the gain on the way out
scenery was great with close up views of the terrain visible from the top of picketpost
buttes, rock ridges, apache leap and picketpost
very enjoyable passage, better than anticipated
we took three breaks, one about every six miles, which helped refresh
this was my longest hike for the year
the miles went by quickly with good conversation and company
nice to get another passage done, and nice of linda to do it with me - thanks! |
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