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Gila Peak, Arizona, November 2021

November 24, 2021 by Paul McClellan Leave a Comment

On Friday morning, November 12, I met Matthias and Scott in Fort Thomas, west of Safford, Arizona on US Highway 70. Our goal that day was to climb Gila Peak, a prominent peak in the Gila Mountains of Graham County.

An afternoon view of Gila Peak as we descend off the upper northwest ridge.
An afternoon view of Gila Peak as we descend off the upper northwest ridge.

We had many miles to drive in on dirt, dusty, and eventually rocky roads. Scott left his Subaru in Fort Thomas and rode with Matthias in his 4Runner. I drove my Jeep with new tires and suspension.

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Filed Under: Climbing Tagged With: Arizona, Gila Mountains, Gila Peak

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