On February 8th we took a group of 11 including Superstition SAR members and the film crew from Rock the Boat. The morning started out a crisp 30 degrees but progressed into an afternoon of a balmy 68 degrees. Aw, Arizona in the winter. That must be why we live here.
We chose the Geronimo Cave Trail for its beauty and vagueness. A tough trail to follow in the day, it is nearly impossible to follow at night. We usually get a couple of rescue calls/year on this trail. There is always cardiac hill. It definitely warms you up. About the time you reach the top, the Cave Trail kicks in and you have just started the climb. Upwards ever onward to places with names like the Tower and Devils Slide. Very challenging yet enticing. Once you reach the Geronimo Cave the climb is nearly over.
Cavorting among the hoodoos, and squeezing along the ledges we headed for the Fremont landing zone. This is where we transport injured hikers to be picked up by helicopter if necessary. We ventured over to Lone Pine overlooking Weavers Needle and pointed out the way down the cliff face to the Needle lookout. A good thing to know, especially if you are there at night. Then it is back to Fremont Saddle where the classic photo-op for the Needle is. 2.5 miles downhill and you are back to Peralta TH, our starting point.
Come with us and let experience this "wild ride" together.
Catch ya all on the trails,
Larry
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