Coyote Mtn. 2/20/2023



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Our parking lot. Is it going to be cloudy, windy and cold? No just perfect weather today.
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We have a big group.
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Starting up on a trail to the Alcoholic Pass.
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On first step.
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More rocks ahead.
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There is a big and long plateau we have to cross before we will get to the mountain.
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Taking up the right side ridge.
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Looking down.
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Climbing up by a big mountain gash on the right side.
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Borrego Springs orchards.
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More steep up.
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There is a wet register on Coyote AZ.
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Looking East.
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Lunch place is on Coyote Mtn.
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Our group on the top. But wait there is more.
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Martha and Alek just made it up.
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So here is a proof.
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Way down is steep rocky and crumbly.
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Short break so they can finish their lunch and recover.
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Plateau looks flat but is not.
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There are additional climbs down.
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And more ups.
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Our cars at the trailhead.
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Made it down. Something is waiting there for Ted.
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He is getting brand new t-shirt from JSHS.
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Party is in full swing already.
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On a way back Jim fell and injured his ribs so we are waiting for doctor’s diagnosis.



Hike Rating: Difficulty: 3.8 Technical: 4 Scenic: 3.5 El. 3500'