Harquahala Mountain Ride
 

A few pics of a ride on one of my favorite trails I did last week. I'd done it a few times in my Jeep but never on the KLX. I didn't get many pics of the trail itself but it's pretty steep and rocky. The summit is 5691 ft and the last 3/4mi climbs 1400 ft. Definately a different experience on two wheels. Enjoy!

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Is one wheel drive OK?
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Some cattle were enjoying the views from the summit. This whole area is open range but I've never seen any upthis highbefore.
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This buildingwas built in 1920 by the Smithsonian Institute as a solar observatory. A scientist and his wife lived here for 3 years recording the position and energy radiating from the sun in order to try to predict the weather. It was abandonded in 1925 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Looking south over the Harquahala Valley.
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The trail winding its way up the mountain.
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There are some great campsites on the summit.
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This huge solar panel powers a microwave relay station to control water flow for the Central Arizona Project canals.
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Took this pic while sitting on the bike. It's about a 100 ft drop into this ravine.
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Some of the saguaros are starting to bloom.
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MMMM dinner! Almost hit this guy and his friend as I came flying around a corner.
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Not long after I snapped this pic I lost my cell phone and and the keys to my Jeep and house. Yesterday I got a call on my wife's phone from my phone. Some guy was out here camping and found it. He went through all the trouble of taking it to the mall to find a charger for it and then called every number in my address book to track me down and mail it to me! Keys are still MIA.

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Looks like a great place to ride. Great photos.
I may be overestimating the human race, butIthink most people would try to return something valuable that they found. I scratched my name and numberon my new camera. If I lose it I feel I have a chance of a decent person finiding and returning it. That guy going to the trouble of returning your phone made you feel good, you won't forget that. If you are ever in the position he was in, I'm sure your will do the same thing.

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those are some of the best photos this year. thanks for sharing. no snakes??

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Wow great pictures man! I need to add that link to the ride reports for sure.;)

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Hey , man nice pics, way to bring it. Must be nice to have like mountains and stuff to ride in. Damn you George Bush !!!

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great pics, get a carbiner for your keys and clip them somewhere, thats what i do... nice guy for the phone situation.

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WOW that is some awsome views, Looks like a good ride. I should have put my ride report in this forum other than the off road forum lol

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nice pics!! thanx for sharing:)

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Great pics! Amazing terrain.