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Macks Peak from Horse Peak |
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Ridge Route around to Horse Peak |
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View from old mining Road |
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Starting up Macks Canyon Road |
If game trails and old miners' trails are your thing, this hike is for you. We have been exploring the Horse Canyon area for a few years now and this figure 8 loop represents three of its highlights; Camp 84, Horse Peak, and Nutans Road. It isn't a hike for beginners. The hike sometimes uses game trails, old mining trails, an unmaintained wash, and mild scramble routes. Brush is a constant. There is also a total of two very steep ascents and two very steep descents in scree. Fun? Well, then have at it! We did! Five of us parked at the Macks Canyon Road entrance on Lee Canyon Road. (By driving into Macks Canyon Road to the junction of Horse Canyon Road, you can knock off 1.2 miles.)
Stats: 5.2 miles; 1775' gain; 4.75 hours
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Horse Canyon Spring |
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"Puddling" Butterflies |
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Horse Canyon Road |
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