Heading Out - Arizona Trail

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#1

Hey All,

I’m starting my AZT hike this Monday. I’m planning on completing it in 2 sections: NB to L. Roosevelt and then SB to L. Roosevelt in June with few weeks break in between to take care of some business back home…Cornville. Anyone know where that is?

As a long time resident of the this fabulous state, I figure it’s high time I attempt this. I’ve been reading posts of others hiking and really appreciate this forum and the advice from them. I will try to reciprocate the favor for others.

Any input from others is always appreciated. I’ll try to update my status as frequently as is possible. Really looking forward to this. Hope I don’t run in to any rabid cats or foxes. Wish me luck…Please.

Sparwater

Sparwater

#2

Sparwater,

You have my best wishes for a great adventure! We only saw fox scat but no foxes, rabid or otherwise. I don’t know much about AZ (I’ll google Cornville…do you know where Morenci is?) but your two sections sound reasonable to me. I am glad you’re hiking!

We met several AZT hikers and all say that the miles seem long.

Best of luck,
GottaWalk

Marcia

#3

Hi Sparwater, Good luck on your hike and have fun. I hope you don’t meet any rabid animals. I got attacked by a rabid raccoon on the At in 2005. Didn’t stop my hike but it was a major inconvience.

Sleeveless AT '05

Sleeveless

#4

Hi Marcia, I met you and Ken near Picketpost Mountain north of Superior. Any chance you could E-mail me a copy of the picture Ken took of you and me, after you finish the GET? My wife hasn’t ever seen what I look like out on the trail. TIA, Bowlegs

bowlegs