What was better, the hike or the after hike stop at THAT Brewery in Pine? I would guess that my hiking companions would vote for the Brewery!!! Especially after Dain and I decided it wasn't necessary to look at our GPS until after we parked the car. This necessitated an extra mile of hiking. Another perfect example of technology only being as good as the user.
This 12 mile hike was an enjoyable Saturday hike and I was again joined by wonderful friends, Lillian, Dain, Debbie, Andrea and Ernie.
The hike starts on a Forest Service Road, then heads down a powerline road before entering some really neat trails. Great views, mostly a downhill hike (except for one challenging climb). The week before this hike, Arizona had a really nice rainy weekend (the first real rain since December) which was showcased in creeks, streams and numerous cattle/wildlife tanks.
This hike ends at the trailhead in Pine, right off the highway. A great place to explore the Arizona Trail for a day hike. Then after the hike, enjoy an Arizona Trail Ale at THAT Brewery in Pine. Friends, food, adult beverages and an Arizona Trail hike. It really doesn't get much better than that!!!
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| As dry as the State has been, it was a treat to be able to enjoy the sights and sounds along a creek. This isn's something we see much of living in the desert. |
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| This is Lillian and Deb at the end of the hike right before Lillian stole my beer!! Guess we shouldn't have made them walk that extra mile. |
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