Peaks 3863, 3760 (Ninety Six Hills) & 2032 (Goldmine Mountains)
December 3, 2025


Peak 3863 from the northeast. I went up the ridge to the right


Now at the base of the ridge


Partway up, it gets rocky


A rocky barrier, easily scaled


Montage of summit shots and an homage to my mum


Peak 3760 from a few miles away


Now seen from where I parked


Almost to the high ridge


Summit, with Peak 3626 to the left


Summit area, Newman Peak in back, Picacho Peak can be seen, with a cat's profile


Northeast view, Pinal Peak


Summit cairn


The 96 Ranch from above, the odd benchmark, and two shots of the old ranch buildings


Peak 2032


Summit cairn of Peak 2032


View west, Santan Mountain


View east, San Tan Valley the city

 

Arizona PageMain PageTrip Report

 

(c) 2025 Scott Surgent. For entertainment purposes only. This report is not meant to replace maps, compass, gps and other common sense hiking/navigation items. Neither I nor the webhost can be held responsible for unfortunate situations that may arise based on these trip reports. Conditions (physical and legal) change over time! Some of these hikes are major mountaineering or backpacking endeavors that require skill, proper gear, proper fitness and general experience.