AZT day 14, Reavis Trail Canyon to above Walnut Spring, 17.5 miles
It’s a tough up and down hike through the Superstition Mountains shared with new friends.
AZT day 13, Hewitt Station Road trailhead to Reavis Trail Canyon (Superstition Mountains) 10 miles
I skip the low desert in the interest of time and move onto the mountains where the wildflowers are abundant.
AZT day 12, Dan’s Saddle to Oracle, 11 miles
Oracle Ridge is an absolute slog up and down rock-filled hills but ends with a trail angel.
AZT day 11, Hutch’s Pools to Dan’s Saddle, 15.5 miles
It’s an enormous ascent to Summerhaven through a magical stone forest.
AZT day 10, cowgirl camp to wash above Hutch’s Pools, 19 miles
A surprise up tires me before heading into some of the most spectacular scenery yet.
AZT day 9, Grass Shack to spectac cowgirl camp between Rincon and Santa Catalina Mts, 16.5 miles
It’s a relentless climb to beautiful Manning Camp and even harder down to the desert.
AZT day 8, Colossal Cave to Grass Shack Camp (Saguaro National Park) 16 miles
After “Magic Camp” the trail enters Saguaro National Park and a huge climb.
AZT day 7, spectacular site to Colossal Cave, 25.1 miles
It’s a long hot day through the Sonoran Desert with trail angeling the entire way.
AZT day 6, spectacular site to spectacular site in Los Colinas, 20.5 miles
The Los Colinas section past Kentucky Camp is lovely rolling grassland and one trail magician.
AZT day 5, Patagonia to spectacular view in the Santa Ritas, 22.5 miles
A rest in Patagonia sets me up for a huge climb over a pass and a perfect camp spot.