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Willow Spring Rough N Ready, AZ
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| Hiking | 9.60 Miles |
965 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.60 Miles | 6 Hrs 2 Mns | | 1.86 mph |
| 965 ft AEG | 53 Mns Break | 20 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | We did a three day trip to the Superstitions and Goldfield Mountains area. The first day we went Down Willow Spring Creek and returned on the Rough N Ready, Crystal Arroyo. Thought about adding the Camouflage tanks but decided that might be a bit much for one day.
We walked in willow Spring Creek the whole way staying in the creek bed even when the two track veered off. Only had one spot early on where it was a bit tight and had to crawl down and under an obstruction. Other than that an easy walk. A little water here and there in tanks but not flowing. The walls of the canyon close in as you approach the junction with Cottonwood Canyon. We walked a little further downstream from where the route to Camouflage tanks comes out. Took a break then returned this time going up Cottonwood Creek.
The walk up Cottonwood creek is pretty rocky to where the Rough N Ready leaves the creek and is slow going. Interesting enough is that all along this creek you see signs of off road vehicles, amazing that they can get to some of these places; Think it would be easier and more comfortable walking. Of course you wouldn’t be able to carry that ice chest full of beer. Saw our first rattle snake of the year along the Rough N Ready Trail. It was warming in the sun in the grass along the trail. Gave a little rattle but that didn’t sound too enthusiastic, guess he felt he was obligated to do something for the tourist. Very scenic but uneventful along the Crystal Arroyo and Golden Eagle Mine Trail back to the Willow Spring Trail Head.
Weather was perfect with a slight breeze in places when it was needed, very few people on the route. The usual Goldfield flowers were out, not sure I would say it was their peak but a good showing. |
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