Category Archives: Hiking

Travel using feet – hands may be used with hiking poles for balance or uphill travel.

Webster Mountain, Arizona, March 2023

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Paul McClellan

On Monday, March 20, I hiked to the summit of Webster Mountain, the highpoint of the Salt River Mountains, a few miles northwest of Globe, Arizona. Webster Mountain has 1519 feet of topographic prominence, making it the 150th most prominent … Continue reading →

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Kino Peak, Arizona, March 2023

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Paul McClellan

On Thursday, March 9, I met Dave Kohnke at Bates Well Ranch off of the Bates Well Road in Organ Pipe National Monument. I had spent the previous night camped nearby but Dave has started his day by driving some … Continue reading →

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Diaz Peak, Arizona, January 2023

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Paul McClellan

On Saturday morning, January 28, I left Tucson and drove west to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. My goal was to climb Diaz Peak. Diaz Peak lies immediately south of Mount Ajo in the Ajo Range. Diaz Peak has 1501 … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Peak, Arizona, January 2023

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Paul McClellan

On Saturday, January 14, I attempted to climb Mohawk Peak in the Mohawk Mountains of Southwest Arizona. Mohawk Peak (Hawk Benchmark) has only 1975 feet of elevation. But it has 1435 feet of topographic prominence and a remarkable summit horn … Continue reading →

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