#OPTOUTSIDE - Dayhike Arizona Trail #22 Saddle Mountain

Length : 16.5 miles

AEG : 2050

Trailhead Elevation : 5565

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Let's work off that Thanksgiving feast, skip the crowds and knock out a section of the Arizona Trail.

We'll meet at the carpool location, caravan to the sunflower Trailhead and leave some/a vehicle, then drive up to the Mt Peely Trailhead and start our journey back to Sunflower. We're hiking it in reverse to make it a predominately downhill hike.

You'll want to dress in layers to adapt to changing temps and heatup/cooldown from hiking and taking breaks (which we will do; not hiking all 16.5 miles in one shot). Also, make sure you have your ten essentials, including some for of rain gear (since mountains make their own weather), and extra water for such a long trip.

If we can get done quick enough, we might go grab a bite together, but that's optional.