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Kraft Mtn is one of several hikes in the Calico Basin, one of the reasons I like it so much is there are about 4 different routes, depending on your ability and motivation, you are sure to find one that suites you. I have done the Kraft Mountain Loop route and found it to be enjoyable, some areas of good hill climb, couple spots of scrambling and once you reach the north side of Kraft, you can see Turtlehead and when you get to the wash, that's the best part. Great areas of "candy cane" rock, dry waterfall chutes. I believe the hike is around 4 miles RT. To get there go 1 1/2 miles PAST the Red Springs picnic area to the cul-de -sac. Park there and there is a trailhead. There are some cairns, but since there are different hikes and routes, they might be hard to find sometimes, but I don't think they will be needed.
Most recently I've been doing a lot of scrambling to the peak. The south face (most difficult, but my favorite) as well as the west side approach. Both offer a great total body workout. Great Class 2 and 3 scrambling. Love this area!
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