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upcoming? Rosa (looking for advice)
Brian Posts: 221
3/12/2024
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I would like to attempt Rosa before the season is over. This would be an out and back, not one of the loop hikes. I downloaded some tracks from Peakbagger and it looks like there are a few different routes people take. I've been to Pyramid before and was originally planning to do that again and go up from there. But after looking at the tracks, it looks like it's more direct to go up the ridge to the W of Palo Verde canyon. One thing I'm undecided on is the final approach ridge. Looks like there are 2 options (represented by the yellow and red tracks in the pic). For anyone who has done both, which do you think is better/easier?
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2609
3/15/2024
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At least you gave it a go and spent the day out in the desert....now you have an excuse to go again..!
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Brian Posts: 221
3/14/2024
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I made an attempt this morning, using the route that goes up Palo Verde canyon (this starts the same as Schad's route to Mile High). I was heavily influenced by this trip report since it said they made it to Rosa in 4 hours. https://www.sdpeakbagger.com/2019/11/27/mile-high-mountain/ That's where I got the red track line on my map.
I made it as far as the ridge line above Palo Verde, but then I was facing a narrow ridge with steep dropoffs on both sides. My fear of heights kicked in. It didn't help that the forecast for the Santa Rosas called for possible gusts of up to 70 MPH.
I should have done the Pyramid route. I've summited Pyramid before, so I know I can make it that far. Next time.
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Brian Posts: 221
3/16/2024
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dsefcik wrote:
At least you gave it a go and spent the day out in the desert....now you have an excuse to go again..!
Exactly. It was a nice day and I used the extra time to check out the section of Coyote Canyon road between the gate closure and boulder alley.
My nemesis
Unlucky former resident of Palo Verde Canyon
They weren't kidding about Coyote Creek taking over the road
Boulder alley is back to looking the way it did in 2012
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dsefcik Administrator Posts: 2609
3/16/2024
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You coulda taken that ridgeline, there is even a trail on it...🙂
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Brian Posts: 221
3/18/2024
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Rocko1 wrote:
That ridge is calling my name!
I'd try it again if I had you along for moral support. And if it wasn't super gusty.
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