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Picacho Peak Hike & BBQ
Date: Sat, Feb 28 View Photos
Leader: Kurt Sedler
Phone: 602-339-8780
Length: < 4 miles R/T
Rating: Moderate +

We had a dozen folks in attendance for this year's Picacho Peak ascent. It was a perfect day for an uphill hike,(65 degrees, slight wind) and about an hour and-a-half after we started, we were at the summit; none the worse for wear. We could see for a hundred miles in every direction - the views were spectacular. After our 45 minute decent, we initiated the BBQ and refreshments.... there were Brats, Burgers, Dogs, Brownies, Chips, and other 'natural health food'.

After the BBQ (about 3:30) some of us retired to our Group camp area (named Roadrunner) for a few games of Bocce'. After dinner, we told stories around the campfire, roasted marshmallows and turned in about 11.





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