The boys were a little anxious but acquitted themselves well on this five and a half mile loop through characteristically rugged Superstition terrain except for the easy walk through Garden Valley itself. The guide books say it takes four and a half hours. It took the old men a bit longer. We left at 6:36 and were back at the Jeep at 11:22 ante meridian. We made the full trip to Hackberry Spring which involves an arduous return via some scrambling and a lot of streambed rock hopping.
In these times that try men's souls it is excellent therapy to be on trails that try men's soles. Isn't that cute?
Dennis proudly standing and your humble correspondent sitting near Hackberry Spring. Photo credit: Jeff K.
Dale Tuggy has a good eye. Here is a shot from our Good Friday hike, 3 April, 2015. We are headed back to the trailhead from Hackberry Spring via the First Water Creek bed.
And here is the man himself in the vicinity of Hackberry Spring: