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Finishing It

3/16/2016

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On Friday I hiked and posted a report below about the ascent through Hieroglyphic Canyon to Superstition Ridgeline but I stopped short of Superstition Peak.  Seeing a group was going to do the hike, I decided to join and finish the mission.  I won't repeat the story or images of what is posted below, other than once again above is the starting point and notice upper right is Superstition Peak. 
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Starting at 7:20am raher than much later last week meant hiking almost the entirety of the canyon in the shade. My legs were a little tired from the Kitt Peak ride so I didn't hit it too hard but when the group stopped half way for a snack break, I kept going and.....
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...reached the ridge in 1:55 so quite a bit better than my 2:20 time of last week when I was poking around for rattlers.  Pretty sure a determined effort could get me under 1:30 so probably will attempt that when I come out in October. We regrouped with our hiking leader, Phil with his back to me, pointing to some distant features.  Phil is a marvel, turning 70 soon, a very fit hiker.  Not fit for his age, fit for any age.
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Hiking around, up and over various obstacles we finally reach the ascent to Superstition Peak.  I think this image, for once, fairly represents the steepness of the first part of the climb.  It's one where I find I am bent parallel with the ground.  After several more ramps....
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....I reach the final obstacle, a near wall of around 25' but with enough cracks, crevices and ledges I can navigate to the top.
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A marvelous landscape of hoodoos and if you look closely, you can see part of the group headed up
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Awesome views. I poke around a bit at the top and am pretty sure there is a way down the northwest side if one had the time and inclination to pursue. Instead I begin the hike down the conventional route while taking in the scenery.
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I find it amazing.
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Continuous amazement maybe.
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One member of our group, Mickey, having climbed to the peak several times, decided to wait at the base.  I finish the hike with exactly 8 miles and 3400' of elevation gain. Fun hike.
       
2 Comments
Phil Livingston
3/19/2016 01:14:58 pm

Great photos and description. This should be on everyone's bucket list of Superstition hikes.

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Phil Livingston
3/19/2016 01:21:02 pm

I hope this gets posted.

I have commented three times but have yet to have it posted successfully; don't know why.

Thank you for the photos and hike description. I know those of us who took this hike will remember it for a long time. There was a variety of obstacles to overcome, which kept us alert at all times.
Thank you.

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