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Pinyon Ridge and The Guzzler

Rocko1

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5 days ago

Rocko1

Posts: 597

Brian and I did a quick overnight trip on Pinyon Ridge. Had a good camp with very nice views. We woke up and made our way to the guzzler that is to the west of Yaqui Peak. We had great weather, little to no wind. Found quite a few metates on the way down to the guzzler.

Pictures should be clickable to larger versions. Album https://postimg.cc/gallery/1gDqcXZ

Camp

View from camp in the morning

Magnificent Pinyon about 1/8th of mile from camp. This was one of the few pinyons standing in a clearing on the entire Pinyon Ridge. 25' tall, 36" diameter. I would guess 100-125 years old. Same situation with pinyons near Whale-they are almost gone. So many dead trees. Zero saplings.

Headed toward the guzzler.

First site of the guzz.

Brian coming down from the saddle. We found an easier route going back.

Both tanks were near full. It was in really good condition.

Made it back to the cars around 2pm or so. Total for the trip was around 15 miles, 2250ft of gain/loss.
edited by Rocko1 on 11/18/2024

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