Sagebrush personal hiking blog
GET 2017 Day 23, May 18, Thursday.
Start terminus of Trail 152 at junction with Trail 151, Section 20 mile 34.6 of 36.6
End Lower Scorpion Campground at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Section 21 mile 17.2
Miles walked: 19.2
As Trail 151 descends down to the Gila, one already sees cliffs that are a preview of the day.
The water of the Gila runs clear and cool, with wet-foot crossings typically coming up to knees, but sometimes mid-thigh.
GET 2017 Day 22, May 17, Wednesday.
Start Silver Creek Divide on Bursum Road, Section 20 mile 12
End terminus of Trail 152 at junction with Trail 151, Section 20 mile 34.6
Miles walked: 22.6
At the start of the Crest Trail one must cross a number of deadfalls.
All day the trail tends to go near the tops of ridges with gentle slopes on well-constructed pathway.
The ground scrunches under feet, wet from yesterday’s rain and then frozen overnight.
The frozen ground gives way to fresh snow as the trail climbs higher, over 10k feet elevation.
GET 2017 Day 21, May 16, Tuesday.
Start get shuttle from Glenwood back to village of Alma, Section 19 mile zero of 5.6.
End Silver Creek Divide on Bursum Road, Section 20 mile 12
Miles walked: 17.6
Got breakfast at Alma’s Diner while listening to the ranchers at nearby tables.
Going up Mineral Creek Road, a plaque recognizes the tomb of James C Cooney, who discovered a mineral deposit near here while in the army but kept it secret until he mustered out and started a gold and silver mine.
Several fragments of mining artifacts can be seen along the route.
