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The Park of the Mazatzals
The Park of the Mazatzal Wilderness is a stand of rare ponderosa pines that escaped the devastating wildfires from a decade ago. I head up one of the most challenging climbs in the wilderness - Rock Creek - to make a fairly simple loop that slowly extended my range into this area without venturing into the more challenging western side.
- Climbing Rock CreekDark gray clouds boiled and churned above Barnhardt Canyon. Turning my back to them I pulled my gear out of …
- North of Hopi SpringRock Creek Trail was likable enough beyond the rock pools. It climbed a short distance under the shade of low …
- Retreat down BarnhardtAll things considered I had a decent night in the Mazatzals, camping at The Park. My tarp kept the wind from …
