Tag Archives: wilderness

Overnight in the Four Peaks Wilderness

Posted on February 27, 2016 by oldslowhans

About a year ago a small group of us did the first “club” hike to Browns Peak in the Four Peaks Wilderness (see blog entry here —> https://oldslowhans.com/2015/02/28/four-peaks-looking-down-on-the- supes/ ). When writing up my blog of that hike, I made this observation “wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Praying Hands and Slot Loop

Posted on January 2, 2016 by oldslowhans

For a variety of reasons I missed several hikes, but got “back on the trail” again on Wednesday, bound on a hike that was partially new to me.  I’ve done the “out and return” hike to the Praying Hands formation, … Continue reading →

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Boulder Canyon Trail – Love and Hate

Posted on March 5, 2015 by oldslowhans

I love it! Because the Boulder Canyon Trail from the marina to the Battleship Overlook is perhaps the shortest route available to see the rugged grandeur of the interior of the Superstition Mountains. But I hate it! Because the hike … Continue reading →

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High Country Solitude

Posted on March 1, 2014 by oldslowhans

(Before I describe the hike, I need to give a caution about the road up to the trailhead.  FR201 is an 8-mile very narrow and twisty mountain road which in dry weather is easily passable with a typical short-wheelbase SUV. … Continue reading →

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