Temptation Peak Loop - Goldfield Mountains

This was my third time to the 3,195-foot summit of Temptation Peak. But this was my first time hiking this as a loop. I went counter clockwise hiking south to north on the Ironwood Ridgeline. Once on the ridgeline the route required boulder hopping, scrambling, and a few down climbs. I began my hike at the Meridian Trailhead at 10:38 AM. It was 2.1 miles to the saddle on the ridgeline, which took me 1 hour and 10 minutes. After a short break I began hiking again at 12:01 PM. At 12:55 PM I reached the summit. I was 2.9 miles from the trailhead, and it had taken me 2 hours and 17 minutes. At 1:07 PM, I descended the peak, and I resumed hiking north on the ridge. I reached the most northern peak at 1:40 PM. From there I followed a trail down to the Bulldog Saddle Trail. Then it was an easy hike back to my vehicle. My hike was 4.8 miles, and it took me 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Mine Trail and Sunset Ridge Trail - Usery Mountains

I followed the Mine Trail to Sunset Ridge Trail, and hiked that to the saddle below Peak 2541. It had taken me 1 hour to reach the saddle, and I was 2.3 miles from the trailhead.  Since the winds were gusting up to about 35 mph, I turned back here and quickly made my way back to my vehicle. My hike was 4.5 miles round-trip, and it took me 1 hour and 50 minutes. The ascent was 1,136 feet.

Deadman's Dome (Peak 6027) - Sedona

I started at the Boynton Canyon Trailhead and followed that to Deadman's Pass Trail. After hiking 1.2 miles, I followed a series of social trails from Deadman's Pass Trail to the summit of Deadman's Dome. After hiking 1.9 miles in 1 hour and 10 minutes, I reached the class 3 climb up to the rock fin. On the top, I followed the slick rock around Deadman's Pocket. At 2.5 miles I began the ascent up Deadman's Dome from the south, and then stood on the 6,027-foot summit at 11:17 AM. At this point I was 2.8 miles from the trailhead, and it had taken me 3 hours and 32 minutes. After resting and taking photos I headed back down at 12:29 PM. At 2:25 PM I was back at Deadman's Pass. Then it was an easy hike back to the trailhead, and my mini van. I arrived at my vehicle at 2:57 PM. My round-trip hike was 5.4 miles, and it took me 6 hours and 53 minutes. I was exhausted.