By the way, I did return my kit and exchange it for an LED flashlight. I feel it may be more useful to me. Besides, I have lived in AZ my whole life and I have heard a lot of stories of rattlesnake encounters, but I have never heard of anyone actually being bit. Thanks for the info.

Ihave never heard that before, and I feel like a real sucker because I just spent $15 on one!!! Where were you a week ago? Do you mean to tell me that they are completely useless?

I have noticed lately that there have not been many people on trails that are supposed to be very crowded. Is it because of the heat?

Thanks for all of your insights and advice. I like what Joe said about geting lost, because I actually did get a little side tracked on my trip up Superstition. When I was heading back down from the flatiron I went down the wrong gully for a short time. It had a similar climb at the top, but I still...

In response to az420dude's reply: Yeah, I don't really like the options of this poll either. I offered a different one to begin with, but I was censored. I guess one can never really escape drug war hysteria. While we are on the subject, I think it is important for us all to consider one fact. The ...

Perhaps this topic would make a good poll.

I say leave the booze at home and bring some cannabis. It is much lighter, and probably more compatible with an outdoor experience.

I hiked to the summit of Superstition Mountain today by myself. I have never hiked alone before except for Camelback Mountain, which doesn't really count. I think that being alone added quite a bit to the experience, but it was also kind of scary. I never really felt that I was in danger, but it jus...

Has anybody ever jumped off the dam??? Forget the rope swings, that is the real rush. It is perfectly safe as long as you jump out far enough to clear the rock. The water is probably 18 or 20 feet deep, so you don't have to worry about hitting the bottom.

What is AZT?

Thanks for the quick replies. I am not sure what criteria I would use to measure the "best" hike. I guess the number one criteria would be fun. Perhaps I should have asked what everybody's personal favorite hike is. I have not completed many hikes, but for the record, my favorite so far is Brown's P...

I was wondering what the best overall hike in AZ is.