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Sand Tank Mountains 2003
Date 12/26/2003
Trail Time 3-4 Hours
Location Highway 19 and Arivaca Road, South of Tucson Arizona
Mapping / GPS / Waypoint File .gif Map Image / .MPS (Mapsource) Track File / .TXT Waypoint and Track

Trail Rating: 2.5 (1-5 scale)

 
Major Obstacle None
Attendees Scott and Stephanie- 1998 Isuzu Trooper
Doron and Family- 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100
Our trip started with a drive to the gate at the Whipple Observatory on Mount Hopkins. The road to the observatory takes you to over 7,000 Feet.
The weather was unusual for Arizona. Clouds, Rain and wind.
At 6,000 feet we entered the clouds
The UZJ100 on the trail
The Trooper showing some articulation (flex) on one the many side trails.
Great views
Interesting tree seen from the trail
Flooded mine shaft
Old Post office and cemetery of the Alto town site. The post office was in operation from 1907-1933.
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