Arizona Trail Day 12 | Average Hiker
March 23, 2022 I had thought the night before was windy, but last night was amazing! We must have been camped in a natural wind… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 12 | Average Hiker
March 23, 2022 I had thought the night before was windy, but last night was amazing! We must have been camped in a natural wind… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 12 | Average Hiker
March 22, 2022 Today proved to be a logistics challenge due to Saguaro National Park. I had tried to get a reservation at Grass Shack… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 11 | Average Hiker
March 21, 2022 Cricket was asleep when I slipped out of the hotel room door to run a few morning errands. Her feet needed their… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 10 | Average Hiker
March 20, 2022 The snores of a deep exhausted sleep kept me up most of the night, but I did not mind. The night skies… Read More »The Arizona Trail – Day 9 | Average Hiker
March 19, 2022 I don’t know how I deleted the notes from this day, but I still have the pictures, and I do remember some… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 8 – Cooper’s Dad | Average Hiker
April 18, 2022 Cricket headed out about a half-hour before me while I poked around camp and did a little writing. I enjoy hiking as… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 7 | Average Hiker
April 17, 2022 I was at Fresh Grounds when they opened at 7 AM. Cricket was sleeping, but as I left, she sleepily mumbled she… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 6 | Average Hiker
Breakfast started at Gathering Grounds, which was crowded with hikers and bikers. The food was excellent, and I rolled out ready to go shoe shopping… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 5 | Average Hiker
My Arizona Trail gear was planned around a high desert environment in early Spring. Temperatures can be quite cold and very hot in the desert,… Read More »Arizona Trail Gear – Post Hike Thoughts | Average Hiker
It was chilly when I pushed my head up under my quilt, but not nearly as cold as in Parker Canyon. I did not check,… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 4 | Average Hiker
I’m using a small Blue Maestro sensor to check temperatures. It is connected via blue tooth to my phone and read 28 degrees this morning.… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 3 – Thorny Camp | Average Hiker
Last night was NIPPY! Blue Maestro reported it was 34 degrees at 7:30. There was also ice in my water bottle! I stayed snug as… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 2 | Average Hiker
We were up early and on the road by 8:30. Morgan, Lauren, and the canine pack had us at the trailhead by 10 AM. Gonzo… Read More »Arizona Trail Day One – Sourthern Terminus | Average Hiker
Early morning is my favorite time of day – quiet, peaceful, solitary. We were up at 4:15 and on the road by 4:45. This is… Read More »Arizona Trail Day Zero – Tucson Murals | Average Hiker
My Arizona Trail Resupply Plan included a mix of boxes and resupplying in town as needed. This is not just a repeat of what you… Read More »Arizona Trail Resupply Plan Details | Average Hiker
There was not much I would have changed about my Arizona Trail Resupply Plan in the first two weeks. There were a couple though.
I absolutely LOVE long distance hiking, but making the decision to leave the trail during these uncertain times was not hard for me.
I mistakenly thought Manning Camp was at the summit, so I found myself becoming unusually frustrated when I continued climbing. So much is psychological.
The climb up to Grass Shack Campsite, via Mica Mountain, was beautiful.
Sometimes the best pizza in the world is the unexpected pizza. This was definitely the case today as a shared a large pizza at a trail head.
I love the mining interpretive plaques in the Santa Rita mountains, but they are a mileage killer for me! Still love the history lessons though.
The climb out of Patagonia was a beast that resulted in a pulled butt cheek that plagued me for a few days.
Patagonia, AZ was a great little trail town with nice people, and AWESOME blueberry pancakes.
Up and Off Miller Last night was tough, with little sleep. I did wear my earplugs to help block the snoring, but I was too… Read More »AZT Day 2 – Trail Journal| Average Hiker
AZT Trail Prep I rented a small car to drive two hours to drop off my resupply boxes in Kearny, only to find the motel… Read More »AZT Day 1 – Superb Weather! | Average Hiker
My Final AZT Planning is complete! I’m pretty excited about the upcoming hike in a week, and have only a few minor thoughts on potential changes.
My Feathered Friends sleeping bag had arrived, and I was not supposed to look in the box!
The Arizona Trail traverses numerous mountain ranges, and the desert ecosystems I find beautiful. I’m looking forward this hike beginning early Spring of 2020.