Arizona Trail
Passed the 700 Miles Mark
The day was focused on hitting 15 miles, which I did and then some. And! I went past the 700 miles mark. I can see the finish line.
Tony Lombardi November 24, 2021 2 Comments
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Arizona Trail
Nothing Like Trail Magic
Not only was there a campsite just outside the gate, but there was also trail magic. A cooler had all kinds of things like beer, fruit, cookies, toiletries, etc
Tony Lombardi November 23, 2021 No Comments
The Home Stretch
This will be my last week. I’m in the home stretch. The plan is to stop at the Canelo Pass Trailhead. That is where I stopped my northbound hike in March.
Tony Lombardi November 22, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
Layover at Hampton Suites, Tucson
I was on my way by 7:15 a.m. I’m headed to the Hampton Suites. There is a provisions box at the Vail post office, but I can’t access it until Monday.
Tony Lombardi November 21, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
Saguaro National Park and Rincon Mountain
I finished my descent into Saguaro National Park from Rincon Mountain, which I climbed the day before. The trail flattened out.
Tony Lombardi November 20, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
Saguaro National Park and Rincon Mountains Climb
What a climb up the Rincon Mountains. I was hiking before the sun was even up. It was cold – near freezing. When sun came up, I started shedding layers.
Tony Lombardi November 19, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
Staging for 4,600 Foot Climb
I’m camped at the Italian Trap Trailhead. My navigation app says my hike for tomorrow is a 4,600 foot climb. Only the Grand Canyon beats that.
Tony Lombardi November 18, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
Molino Basin Campground
Today’s target is the Molino Basin Campground. The trail is nothing like it was yesterday. For the most part, it is a path with very few boulder climbs.
Tony Lombardi November 17, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
Summerhaven and Beyond
I woke up at 7 AM. That all day hike up the mountain really exhausted me. Scott and I broke camp and walked into Summerhaven.
Tony Lombardi November 16, 2021 No Comments
Arizona Trail
The Climb to Mount Lemmon
I say goodbye to Resting Oak and back to the trail to climb up Mount Lemmon. First, I’ll pickup a provision box. The new provisions are going to be heavy.
Tony Lombardi November 15, 2021 No Comments
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