The real prize in the Coxcombs is gaining the summit of Aqua Peak which is sometimes referred to as Tensor. I prefer using Aqua since the benchmark on top of the peak says Aqua. It's all about the way you approach Aqua Peak that makes it special. You can't see the peak until about four hours into the hike. But once you finally lay eyes on it it's quite the wow moment. It took me four tries to even see the peak itself. You can make this hike into a loop by summiting Aqua then descending the south ridge down to the wash and following the boulder filled canyon east down to the same drainage you hiked in on. Hang a left in the wash and head north back towards your vehicle. I have been on the summit six times. PM me for more advice.
minglefest - Dec 29, 2020 3:39 pm - Hasn't voted
Aqua PeakThe real prize in the Coxcombs is gaining the summit of Aqua Peak which is sometimes referred to as Tensor. I prefer using Aqua since the benchmark on top of the peak says Aqua. It's all about the way you approach Aqua Peak that makes it special. You can't see the peak until about four hours into the hike. But once you finally lay eyes on it it's quite the wow moment. It took me four tries to even see the peak itself. You can make this hike into a loop by summiting Aqua then descending the south ridge down to the wash and following the boulder filled canyon east down to the same drainage you hiked in on. Hang a left in the wash and head north back towards your vehicle. I have been on the summit six times. PM me for more advice.