Hiker Amber Bretsch Barnett had a deep attachment to the White Tank Mountains
A hiker missing in beautiful canyon country since April has been found dead near a trail in Arizona.The body of 52-year-old Amber Bretsch Barnett was discovered in the White Tank Mountains near Waddell and was identified by police and a medical examiner.The Missing in Arizona group updated its Facebook page on Thursday to announce the tragedy. 'Amber's remains were found off a hiking trail in the White Tank Mountains. We are grateful her family can bring her home and lay her to rest.
Newsweek sought further comment from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office via email on Friday.The Mesquite Canyon Loop trail is around eight miles long and described in by the Hiking Project as: 'The perfect hike for someone looking for well-maintained trails, moderate elevation change, and rewarding views … it offers an out-and-back loop that traverses canyons, crosses dry creek beds, winds around desert mountains and overlooks the western Phoenix area.
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