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Eagletail
Wilderness
Area
The Eagletail Wilderness Area lies
about 60 miles west of Phoenix, not far off of I-10. This wilderness
area contains some very spectacular geological formations (although not
well seen on this hike). There is only one trail in the wilderness area
(of which I know), but the hike detailed here did not use it. This hike
was just a wander in the desert, using map and compass.
Getting there: There are many ways, since there are many little dirt "roads" that go into the wilderness area. The best bet is to get a map and follow I-10 west from Phoenix. Click
on any picture to
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This marker
is literally all by itself in the middle of nowhere. I did drive to
this marker, but it is amazing that I found it at all! This wilderness
area is very remote. |
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This is a view
of Couthouse Rock, as seen from the sign pictured above. |
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Another view
of Courthouse Rock, a bit closer this time. |
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This sign is
mounted to a fence surrounding the gusher, pictured below. This gusher
is on the far side of Courthouse Rock. |
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A view of the
cement slab part of the gusher. |
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The holding
tank at the far end of the gusher (want a drink?). |