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| - When my adventurous hiking friend told me this hike was very difficult, I was expecting the worst but I guess since I've spent so much time running daily, I guess my endurance has improved and I really didn't think the hike was that difficult. It's not covered with "stairs" like Piestewa Peak, and it is much longer, but man! Was this hike gorgeous! Even the drive in was unique. It was similar to being on a small roller coaster, hilly as can be!
This hike, at least the 5 mile one we did today, promises tighter butt and quad muscles! You gain an elevation of about 1,200 feet, the trail guide at the entrance said. There are plenty of switchbacks and areas where the gravel is loose but the scenery is so breath taking that you are distracted and almost don't even think about the hike's difficulty.
There is no water around as other hikers have mentioned, so please bring water with you just in case when you hike. This trail is definitely worth trying at least once and who knows? You might become addicted to always coming here, because I know I will!
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