weatherford to Mt. Humph peak and doen other side and around

jlb · Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 23

Hey all, I had my knees replaced about 6 months ago and as a celebration for the awesome recovery I am plannng on weatherford , top out then down to Snowbowl and around on Kachina trail .
Is that a one nighter or two? thanks john b
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Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

Kinda depends on a number of things, like weather and time of year. Now, it's probably a two nighter (with snowshoes). In the spring and summer, maybe an overnighter..

Hank
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sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

Did that very hike a couple years back in September. We completed that in 1 day, but it was a pre-sunrise to post-sunset day. If you mean "top out" by summitting Humphreys, then that's exactly what we did.

Would have been more enjoyable as a backpack one-nighter, though you'd have to bring water along at that time of year. If you do that loop in late spring/early summer, you could find some snowmelt and make it a two-nighter without having to carry a ton of water.
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