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the high road by trekkin_gecko Ridgeline trail connects Beverly Canyon trail with Javelina trail on South Mountain. From Beverly heading west, it climbs up a ridge between Pima Canyon to the south and Javelina to the north. There are enough elevation changes to entertain. I find the higher trails in the park far more interesting, providing great views. From Ridgeline, you can see Ahwatukee to the south, and all of Phoenix to the north. You can also see Guadalupe ridge across Pima canyon, along with a layout of the trails below, especially on the western end. Javelina, Mormon Loop, National, the dirt road, Pima and some use trails up to Guadalupe ridge are all visible. In the spring, you can often find the northern slopes carpeted with poppies. The trail is rocky and steep in places, smooth sailing at other times. Ridgeline is part of one of my favorite loops: Javelina-Ridgeline-Beverly Canyon. Check out the Official Route and Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
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Most recent of 47 deeper Triplog Reviews
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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afternoon workout hike
saw my first three chuckwallas of the year
seems a little sparse
half dozen hikers and mountain bikers, three trail runners
three of the above had audible music
don't usually get that on this hike
saw our friend eric (the guy with the gallon of water)
somewhat overcast, nice breeze
65 degrees warmer than my walk on Monday
saw my first three chuckwallas of the year
seems a little sparse
half dozen hikers and mountain bikers, three trail runners
three of the above had audible music
don't usually get that on this hike
saw our friend eric (the guy with the gallon of water)
somewhat overcast, nice breeze
65 degrees warmer than my walk on Monday
2018-04-04 trekkin_gecko
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
Turtle sighting! Denny needed to be home by 9 am so this is what we came up with. Marcos de Niza>Guadalupe Ridge>Beverly Canyon>Ridgeline>Javelina>Mormon Loop>Hidden Valley>National>Beverly>West Loop. Clouds and a breeze made for comfortable conditions. Rolled in at 0855.
2018-04-01 johnlp
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
As warm as it's been I decided to do a SM hike this morning while it was still cool. It also gave me a chance to check out the "upgrades" at Pima Canyon TH to see what a million of our tax dollars bought us.
The hike was good. Ran into Sam and Britt where the Old Man and the Guadalupe trails meet. They were out for a loop hike using Old Man and the Corona de Loma.
About an 1/8 of a mile from Buena Vista parking lot a group of 30 some hikers came down the trail towards me. I immediately did a 180 to head back, ahead of the group.
The hike was good. Ran into Sam and Britt where the Old Man and the Guadalupe trails meet. They were out for a loop hike using Old Man and the Corona de Loma.
About an 1/8 of a mile from Buena Vista parking lot a group of 30 some hikers came down the trail towards me. I immediately did a 180 to head back, ahead of the group.
2018-02-05 Mike_Fels
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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intended to do the rehab hike but felt fine enough to do the full figure eight
nice day to hike, bike, play golf or tennis; just be outside
stopped for late lunch at los taquitos on the way home
probably posted enough photos of the street taco plate so i didn't take one today
nice day to hike, bike, play golf or tennis; just be outside
stopped for late lunch at los taquitos on the way home
probably posted enough photos of the street taco plate so i didn't take one today
2018-02-05 trekkin_gecko
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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beverly canyon 
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afternoon workout hike
nice temps and a decent breeze
air quality better than it has been
lots of hikers and mountain bikers, but plenty of stretches without anyone else
ridgeline national mormon loop javelinaafternoon workout hike
nice temps and a decent breeze
air quality better than it has been
lots of hikers and mountain bikers, but plenty of stretches without anyone else
2018-01-13 trekkin_gecko
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
Low risk hike with the Turtle. We checked out the new still under construction Pima Canyon trail head. New pavement and a few more parking spaces. Seems they should have added a bunch more parking. Looks like a two month project to me not 6 months +. Good times. Thanks Denny.
2018-01-07 johnlp
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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afternoon workout hike
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kinda hazy
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kinda hazy
2017-11-10 trekkin_gecko
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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not too many out midday
not really what i had planned for the day, but good enough
national mormon loop ridgeline beverly canyon
not too many out midday
not really what i had planned for the day, but good enough
2017-08-27 trekkin_gecko
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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just light enough at 5:15
nice breeze up high
plenty of people out hiking and biking
taking the edge off the rest of my day
ridgeline national mormon loop javelina
just light enough at 5:15
nice breeze up high
plenty of people out hiking and biking
taking the edge off the rest of my day
2017-08-15 trekkin_gecko
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
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met fletch this morning at 5:15
weather looked a little iffy at the time, but ended up being really nice
some sprinkles at first, then overcast the entire hike
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weather looked a little iffy at the time, but ended up being really nice
some sprinkles at first, then overcast the entire hike
javelina
mormon loop national ridgeline beverly canyon2017-08-13 trekkin_gecko
