Another trip. Flagstaff. Spent some time driving around and hiking on Mt Elden, just north of town. Escaping the valley to mountains every chance I get. I love this freaking thing.
Mt Elden, highest possible point to drive to on Mt Elden that day. Directly behind from where this photo was taken is a gate that leads to the firewatch/lookout tower (was locked to vehicles, but was a quick hike in comparison to all of the other hiking done earlier in the day). Winds were strong at the top ~50mph but was still able to make it up the flights to the tower itself. A little hairy but what a view - around 9,000 feet. The highest mountain peak in the background is Humphreys Peak, a few thousand feet higher at ~12,600 feet.
I've always wanted to be in a tower and talk to the forest service fireman on watch, pretty cool experience. As long as you aren't afraid of heights I'd highly recommend it. Guy I spoke to has been doing it for 38 years, was in Montana in towers for most of his time in the forest service.
Mt Elden, highest possible point to drive to on Mt Elden that day. Directly behind from where this photo was taken is a gate that leads to the firewatch/lookout tower (was locked to vehicles, but was a quick hike in comparison to all of the other hiking done earlier in the day). Winds were strong at the top ~50mph but was still able to make it up the flights to the tower itself. A little hairy but what a view - around 9,000 feet. The highest mountain peak in the background is Humphreys Peak, a few thousand feet higher at ~12,600 feet.
I've always wanted to be in a tower and talk to the forest service fireman on watch, pretty cool experience. As long as you aren't afraid of heights I'd highly recommend it. Guy I spoke to has been doing it for 38 years, was in Montana in towers for most of his time in the forest service.
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