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ARIZONA TRAIL

AZT Day 46: Kaibab Plateau

ByPurple Haze Posted onMay 5, 2012September 28, 2025

Daily Miles: 26.6, Total Miles: 768.6

I filled up on the cold and clear water from Crystal Spring this morning. Within a few miles, had nice views from the East Rim.

East Rim

Fairly easy hiking through the woods and meadows today. Got a bit more water from Crane Lake later in the day before entering a burn area for most of the afternoon.

Many meadows today

Saw several groups of mule deer – seemed like on every turn late in the day.

I camped on the edge of a canyon rim near FR 205 – the moon rose right in front of me – called a Super Moon, larger because closer to Earth.

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