Backpacking The Mogollon Rim - Babe Haught Horton Loop

[@garycolvard3021]

I've noticed on my hiking trips that whenever the area is accessible to cars you have trash because trashy people are lazy and won't hike somewhere where they might have to put some effort into it , when the area is difficult to get to it's usually pristine. Thanks to all hikers and backpackers that leave no trace.

[@WildlandExplorer]

You speak the truth! It's why I much prefer designated wilderness & national parks if possible.

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

Fat people are inherently lazy. Most people that casually camp and leave trash are fat and gross. They lack self image, self discipline and self love and therefore they’re depressed and therefore don’t care about anything.

[@michaelsanfilippo7433]

Another truly enjoyable video. I'm using your videos to plan some of my future trips to Arizona from So Cal. I like when you show your route using the map as in some of your other videos, that is very helpful. I appreciate that you are willing to explore into unknown areas, and then just turn around and go back if necessary. I do this often, which is why I usually hike solo. Often times other people get nervous and think you are lost when we are simply making mental notes for future trips. Keep up the good work my young friend.

[@WildlandExplorer]

Yep you get it. I get "lost" all the time, haha. There are a lot of great places to hike with no trails to speak of. Part of why I like drainages is it's hard to get actually lost lost.

[@martinforrester8249]

Great video, unfortunately July/August being monsoon season, I guess these storms should be expected. I always hike from mid Sept onwards in the Southwest, kids are back at school, temps starting to fall. Love following your travels, thanks.

[@WildlandExplorer]

You do get used to the storms after a while and I remember the stats on lightning deaths. I've been in some where the lightning is so bad I imagine that's what it feels like to be getting shelled in a war. Luckily it's not a frequent experience but I'd say once a year I do a trip with storms where I say my prayers before assuming the lightning position.

[@jerrianderson4867]

Thanks for the hike!!

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

This was totally awesome!

[@edinkale619]

Can't believe how fast you walk. Really nice views I would have loved some info on your equipment in the description above: the pack you use; the water purifier you use etc. Thanks for the video. Very enjoyable.

[@dmn3773]

Completely agree on the online drama bit. I dont necessarily want more people out there but more people need to get out and sniff the roses. Also, I've never really explored the tonto because it's always so trashed. However, the Rim trail and doing a mini thru hike of the general crook trail are something I want to do.

[@WildlandExplorer]

I’d say do the Highline it’s in great shape and has some great views. General Crook is more of a “choose your own adventure” and get lost in the woods, lol. If that’s your type of thing.

[@mistafivefivesix]

Bro, I'd give you an extra like if I could! All that extra walking for the camera shots. Nice video!

[@DavidHerringtonOutdoors]

Can't wait to get back up on the rim and explore for a few days!!

[@hanskirk-hiking9697]

Great video - thanks for sharing 😊🌲

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

Cool!

[@arcana1973]

I didn't know Arizona had that much green. I am gonna have to hit you up and pick your brain for some trail info. I went to the Superstitions last January, and am planning to go again in 2020. Sucks about the Plexamid, but youre not alone.

[@WildlandExplorer]

For sure, the rim area is green all the time but especially during the monsoon season. Just gotta watch out for those storms that break above your head in that area daily. I am disappointed at what happened with the Plex. It's a tent I tried hard to like. It does still pitch fine without those roof stays. But I'll tell you, with the reduced headroom and less tensioned walls it's no picnic in rough weather. Silver lining is ZPacks is making it right.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

Nice man, I got to get down to the Mogollon! Cheers!

[@WildlandExplorer]

Thanks! I would personally do that loop the opposite of how I hiked it in the video. Horton is easier going up than down.

[@harryadkins1421]

Glad to see you went back to film it man. It was a good hike

[@WildlandExplorer]

You were one of the two guys we chatted with on the way up last time? Thanks for watching dude! We were so out of breath on the way up I forgot to get your name. Us Phoenix lowlanders....

[@harryadkins1421]

The names Harry, and yeah I was the taller guy . We were also feeling it, we don't get out and do high elevation hiking all that much.

[@waterfallmadman]

Nice trip and a great scenery! I will be getting the duplex also, very soon.

[@lawrencegilgen364]

Love this area!

[@raygun8097]

I much enjoy your vids. Do you ever see or hear signs of sasquatch?

[@WildlandExplorer]

Lol not really in particular, it always ends up being elk or bear. Or people. The one thing I am wary of up there is illegal grow operations. There have been several documented cases of hikers encountering them on the rim so if I hear something strange I’m more likely to avoid than investigate.

[@sam_venture9543]

How populated was the trail a d what month did you go? Great vid by the way 😊

[@WildlandExplorer]

Thank you! Well on that trip there was no one out there on account of the rain. That's Arizona for you - no one goes out when it's raining, lol. Since covid, the Rim has gotten more popular in summer. I did another video in Sept 2020 from the area and saw a lot more people, at least on the popular trails. Once I got off trail there was no one.

[@azcolby40]

I agree with you so much about the gross amount of trash That campers leave behind, they drove there , how hard can it be to remove and take your trash out with you. We car camp and NEVER leave trash behind. It's so disheartening when we backpack to see what car campers have left behind.

[@WildlandExplorer]

It's unbelievable how much trash gets left behind at car camping sites - only takes a few to spoil it for everyone. Thankfully the backcountry sites out there are pretty good. I hope more people on youtube call attention to the litterbug problem in our national forests. Thanks for watching!

[@azcolby40]

WildWestHikes when I find something on the trail when backpacking it usually something someone has accidentally dropped.

[@azcolby40]

And, I really enjoy your videos

[@jasonlumactod339]

Great video. I love it on the rim. Have you done Cabin Loop?

[@WildlandExplorer]

Thanks! For sure, I wanted to do a Cabin Loop video - but there were recent fire closures that just got lifted. And FR95 on the north end at Bear Canyon is still closed off from the winter storm washout. I'll probably do a video soon combining AZT Blue Ridge and the east side of the cabin loop.

[@DavidHerringtonOutdoors]

@@WildlandExplorer as soon as the weather is good, I plan on a couple night trip up to do the cabin loop, and all that area on the top of the rim!

[@familyofpyg]

What were the dates on this hike and the temps? Great vid.

[@WildlandExplorer]

It was a while back now but I think it was sometime in early August if I recall. Amazing temps. Could not have gotten above the low 80s. Probably high 50s at night. It's like 7-8 degrees cooler on the rim top. than the highline trail that runs at the base of it. Take rain gear out there. Thanks for watching!

[@ozarksandbeyond4416]

Spot on with more people getting outdoors. Especially the younger generation. Seems like I have to drag my kids out of the house forcefully. And yeah car campgrounds are horrible. 🤮

[@mistafivefivesix]

What kind of water filter/system is that?

[@WildlandExplorer]

It's a Sawyer Squeeze Filter. The water bags are by CNOC - 2 liters each. The gravity hose I think was sold as a kit by CNOC as well. Works great.

[@HikeFishCamp]

Which backpack you using?

[@WildlandExplorer]

That would be an Osprey Levity 45 (size medium - I'm 5"10 with 20" torso). Wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. Thanks for watching!