AZT day 28, Marshall Lake to Flagstaff (urban trail) 15 miles

I walk into Flagstaff with bed bug infested gear, but help is not forthcoming. Still, I manage.
AZT day 27, Navajo Springs to Marshall Lake, 25 miles

It’s a long day but the trail gets easier and drier with only a glimpse of views.
AZT day 26, falls ‘n frogs to Navajo Springs, 17 miles

Mud, snow, a beer before 10 am and a wrong turn make for a fun hiking day.
AZT day 25, past 87 to a triple waterfall and frog song, 20 miles

It’s a long slog through sticky mud but ends in a surprise.
AZT day 24, East Verde River to past Hwy 87 (Mogollon Rim) 20 miles

The trail is rocky and steep to the rim right into deep snow drifts then mud.
AZT day 23, Pine to East Verde River (Highline Trail) 19 miles

The storm cleared the air and I walk under the colorful rim on red rock with big clouds overhead.
AZT day 22, White Rock Spring to Pine, 14.5 miles

It’s mostly easy trail but filled with hard-to-walk-on rocks all the way to a shortcut and a ‘zero.’
AZT day 21, Hopi Spring to White Rock Spring, 21 miles

The views are huge and unspoiled, so remote and almost overwhelming.
AZT day 20, Thicket Spring to Hopi Spring, 19 miles

The trail winds around deep canyons to stay high with snow, wildflowers, gnats, gorgeous water and a stunning sunset.
AZT day 19, Beeline Highway to Thicket Spring in Mazatzels, 16 miles

I begin the Mazatzals on a gorgeous day, ‘cruisey’ and beautiful as I try to push through before snow.