AZT Day 16 – Four Peaks

Bushcamp to Bushcamp

32.9 miles

Mile 384.8

From where I’d camped it was a long uphill grind into the Four Peaks Wilderness.

Fortunately, the views went from good to better as I climbed into the jagged range.

When I reached the top of the climb the trail followed the mountain’s ridge, providing excellent views of Roosevelt Lake and it’s surrounding ranges.

Around noon I arrived at Pigeon Trailhead to find a cache of a few gallons of water, but more importantly, a grocery bag stuffed with two beers and a bottle of Coke! Naturally, I took the beers, but left the Coke for the next hiker.

The beer selection was on point. One was a Hop Knot IPA by Four Peaks Brewing…

While the other was an Arizona Trail Ale by That Brewery…

Very appropriate beers for the setting. Pushing on, I followed a dirt road for a couple hours, before joining a trail that led me back down to the desert valley below.

I ended up making camp alongside Sycamore Creek, where I enjoyed the beers I’d found with a dinner of protein bars and trail mix. Yummy.

Cheers!