MRT: Recap & “Best of Trail”

One week off the trail and suffering some from withdrawal. Should have kept going and done the second half of the GET over again!

I tipped the scales 17 pounds lighter on this one. I always say I’ll work hard to keep it off but not making any promises this time.

So time for the “best of trail”.

Best four days on the trail: It would have to be the Highline Trail from Pine to the top of the Rim and Forest Lakes. Hiking with my son, trail name of Mini-Me, was a real treat and he bagged his first thru-hike, the 55-mile Highline Trail. A really good stretch on the Rim with good views – just enjoy the creeks while you still can!

Best day that left me wanting more: I’d have to say West Clear Creek Canyon. It was downright beautiful but way too quick. I could say the same for Wet Beaver Creek. More exploration will be required!

Best feed: A tie between the prime rib special at Molly Butler Lodge in Greer and the NY strip carne asada at Licano’s Mexican Food and Steakhouse in Show Low.

Best milkshake: Hands down the caramel milkshake at the Alpine General Store. Enjoy while washing your clothes next door.

Best wildlife encounter: The elk herds in the big meadows of the White Mountains, the wild horses of the Rim Country and a special mention of the turkey decoys that fooled me in the Baldy Wilderness.

Mrs. Haze and I will be spending a large part of the summer near Steamboat Springs and re-visiting some Zirkel Wilderness hikes. Also got a few weeks planned in Idaho waters near Sandpoint and Priest Lake, which may be a stop on a future thru-hike.

Thanks for folllowing along!