heather hikes
  • LIfe on the trail
  • Home
  • About
  • Cool Causes
  • Where I am now
  • Milage

Kearny

3/31/2018

0 Comments

 
After my crazy long day hike, I allowed myself to sleep in until the ungodly hour of 6:00 am. I had originally thought I would drive to the Freeman Trailhead, hike to Kearny, and then get a shuttle back to the trailhead to get my car. However, after the drop-off the day before, I realized that I would never find the trailhead on my own, even with navigation. Plus, to get to the trailhead, you have to drive PAST Oracle, and then another 45 minutes or so on dirt roads in the middle of nowhere. That was bit much to ask of anyone.

I quickly changed my plans to drive to the Gila River (the Kearny trail exit) and do a southbound in-and-out hike. Then, I would hike north and shuttle back from Superior to Kearny. Much more doable!

So I left the Tiger Mine Trailhead in Oracle, stopped at the local breakfast place (where all the locals pegged me as a hiker despite my "town clothes" because of the distinctive hiker hobble in my gait) for some delicious peach crepes. Then I headed up to the Gila River. 
Picture
When I got there, I was in for a surprise. There was a major construction project going on- building a new, much bigger bridge over the river. For the time being, the old bridge is still in use, but there is new road construction on either side and detours down to the bridge. Much of the hillside is torn up with the temporary road and detours as well as the new roads. And the trailhead I was going to? Gone. Or relocated. Or in the plans to be re-established at a later date. Whatever. I'd have to change my plans again. 

I was able to find a small spot to park the car by the bridge for the southbound out and in. But I wouldn't be able to leave it there overnight. I did a nice 15 mile out and in hike in overcast, slightly drizzly weather and decided to visit Kearny to see what it was all about. Weirdly, I found every business establishment to be closed . Maybe because it was Sunday? Whatever. I was having no luck today. I'd drive on to Superior. 
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Heather

    Hi, I'm Heather, AKA "Pink Lady". Welcome to my blog.  I'm so excited to share my adventures as I embark on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.  
    While you're here, be sure to check out  the charity I'm hiking for: Devoted2Children a  great organization which funds a home for orphaned children in Haiti. 

    Archives

    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    November 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013

    Categories

    All
    Adaptive Sport
    Hiking Recap
    Preparation
    Rock Stars
    Trail Peeps
    Training

    RSS Feed

    Where I am
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
Photo used under Creative Commons from symphony of love