July GHOTM July 10th Humphrey's Peak

Posted: 6/15/2004, 8:10 pm Post subject: July GHOTM July 10th Humphrey's Peak

More information to come, but I just wanted to get this out here before Tom started busting on me.

July's Group hike of the month will be Humphrey's peak. My initial thinking is to get up there Friday evening and hit the trail early Saturday morning. Maybe meet at the trailhead at 8am?

The trail is well used and easy to follow. To the peak it's about 4.5 miles and 3300 feet of elevation gain. The trail starts off in a heavily wooded ponderosa pine forest but slowly climbs out of the trees. The saddle, about 3 miles in, makes a good lunch/break spot and for some people this will also be a good turn around spot. From the saddle to the peak can be pretty grueling if you are not from Flagstaff and there are 3 or 4 false peaks that will disppoint you on the way, but on a clear day the peak is well worth the effort.

JW · Posted: 7/9/2004, 12:24 am Post subject:

Hikngrl · Posted: 7/9/2004, 7:02 am Post subject:

Have a great time you guys! Wish I could be with you but it's just not in the works this time. Sad

I will be thinking about you wishing I was up there on that peak with you all!
Mike maybe we can get together and do it later?
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dennisbench · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 275 Location: El Mirage

Looking forward to getting up there today. We will be pulling out at about 2pm. See you all up there!!!! Beer

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Kristyn · Posted: 7/9/2004, 8:23 am Post subject:

Anybody see the weather up there? I looked on CNN and it shows thunderstorms, I am curious as to what percent chance that is....
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roger · Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 262 Location: phoenix

Kristyn,

Take a look at the Peaks at
http://www.nau.edu/text/webcam.shtml

roger
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GTG · Posted: 7/9/2004, 10:36 am Post subject: first in line

Hooli's at the campsite now. It's 3.2 miles in on the left.

GTG
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jmzblond · Posted: 7/9/2004, 10:38 am Post subject:

Thanks Todd. I'll be sure to let my driver know!! Wink

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Daryl · Posted: 7/9/2004, 10:44 am Post subject:

latest weather report says a chance of an afternoon/evening thunderstorm today and tomorrow.
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Kristyn · Posted: 7/9/2004, 10:45 am Post subject:

Well I am going to have to fold on this one. I won't go into details but let's just say that it is great being a woman! Very Happy

To all, please let me know if any of you plan on going up again. I am so disappointed, but hey there will be other times. I will be thinking of you all.
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maryphyl · Posted: 7/9/2004, 12:34 pm Post subject:

I am not going to make it. I will have all four grandchildren tomorrow. I will be thinking of you--take care. FYI it is chilly, cloudy and breezy today.
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Guest · Posted: 7/9/2004, 6:19 pm Post subject:

Anyone still leaving tonight I could hitch a ride with?

AZBrad123 · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 196

Hey all, nice meeting you all. Sorry to take off so early. Had a great time, looking forward to doing it again!

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I had a great time also, nice meeting and seeing you all again. I'm glad we had an awesome turn-out.
-TIM-