Hike Log
Definitely the most challenging in this challenge. I’m pretty tired, I think I’ll go home now!
Trailhead
Finger Rock Trailhead
Type of hike
Day hike
Trail conditions
Minor obstacles posing few problems
Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs
Bugs were not too bad
Snow
Snow free
Also on this hike
Wow! What a morning this was. Day 6 of my AZ trip did not disappoint. Sadly, I had to miss out on the final morning and goodbyes for the trailer rally. That said, it was an early to rise morning, 0330. A 30-minute drive to the Finger Rock Trailhead.
I arrived there right around 0630 and began my trek at about 0640. Mile one was fairly easy with only a 378-foot climb in elevation. Miles two, four and five each climbed between 917 feet and 978 feet in elevation; while Mile three boasted and impressive 1,105-foot climb in elevation.
Five miles up, five miles down and 4,405 feet in total elevation gain and loss. The views at the summit were awesome. I had the peak to myself for about 20 minutes.
Temperature was right around 60 degrees when I started and reach at least 85 degrees as I was descending the final two miles. I drank 1.5 liters of water and electrolytes before I started and took another 3 liters with me, drinking two of those liters with electrolytes as I made my way down the mountain. In addition, I had baby 
, grape , and cuties for snacks.
, grape 
, and cuties 
for snacks.When I finished, I was exhausted. I felt like Forrest Grump when he finished his running and said, “I’m pretty tired, I think I’ll go now.
now.
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