by Melanie McManus | Mar 6, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Had a great evening last night in my cute campsite in Canelo Hills. It wasn’t too cold at night and I heard some coyotes, but nothing else. Right now it takes me about two hours to get up, eat breakfast, break camp and get going. Let’s see if I can get...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 7, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
I was nervous today, heading up the Huachuca Mountains. I had arranged for a shuttle from Montezuma Pass and the southern terminus back to my B&B in Patagonia. This would allow me to flip back northbound tomorrow. I said 5 p.m. because I heard the roads to...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 8, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
I hated this day, heading from Patagonia to Tunnel Spring! Well, that’s not really true. It was just very taxing. So, I left Patagonia and immediately bumped into Cashmere, Cookie and Tic Toc. It was fun hiking with them for the first hour. Cookie gave me all sorts...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 9, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Today was a day of highs and lows on my march toward FR 4062. Last night was really cold. They predicted 29 degrees. Here’s what I wore to bed: compression sleeves on my arms and legs, running tights, thermal shirt, wool socks, lightweight vest, puffy coat, mittens...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 10, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Last night, before dreaming of today’s hike to Sahuarita Road – where I’ll get off the trail and sleep in a bed! – I realized I didn’t have my vest. And it’s my only coat, really. I have the requisite puffy coat for around camp and wearing to...
