i dont want to do this loop solo, but nobody has stepped up yet. it may turn in to 2 nights. did you find water in the bed of Peter's (besides the pool)? i also expect some wading in Tortilla. Plenty of water- I don't think I traveled a mile between filterable pools. If you're going to travel that ...

I just did Peter's Canyon from Tortilla Flat, but came out at the canyon intersection @ Peter's Trail. Very rugged- miles of rock-hopping, and a groin-deep wade after the waterfall. I didn't think it was worth the risk of a fall alone in the wilderness to avoid getting wet. I averaged under 1MPH in ...

Missing since November 22nd! Tent was found almost a month ago! That doesn't sound like good odds to me :( I don't think anyone is expecting anything good to come. I was in Peter's Canyon JAN 2nd, and ran into a couple of Maricopa County S&R volunteers with their cadaver dog. They just want the...

In response to cass1234's reply: I hike and backpack mostly alone. I got tired of not doing the things I wanted to do because logistics seemed to prevent me from doing them with others. So now I just go. It can be more risky, but prudent preparation and conditioning reduce the risk. And solitude (f...

My favorite was Box Camp Trail down Mt Lemmon to the Sabino Basin (7.1), about a mile up Sabino Creek to Palisade Trail and back up from the desert to the alpine forest (about 15 mi total, and another 2 or three on the road back to the BC Trailhead.. Spectacular views and a real tail-kicker! I did i...

Have you hiked in AZ in June before? Or are you riding the horses down to Supai? The reason I'm asking is it can be very hot--June is often our hottest month. Please find and read all precautions. I will include some here, although for all I know you may have lots of experience. If so, maybe someon...

I would do something on South Mountain- maybe Mormon Trail up to Fatmans' Pass and loop through Hidden Valley.
Also, there is plenty of great hiking in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve without resorting to joining the early morning herd up Piestewa Peak.

I'm looking for a hike near the city, roughly 8-10 miles in length. It does need to be semi flat with little scree or rocks. Does any one have any idea of what trail would meet these requirements? TIA, Mary Trail 100 in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve runs from 19th Ave to Tatum Blvd. There are multi...

In response to Newdayrising's reply: I also am a 'sweater'. During a recent trip to Mt Baldy with daytime temps from the low 50s to mid-30s, my REI Powerstretch top was perfect. When I was moving, it was adequate by itself until the wind picked up. Then I added an ultralight windshirt. I used a fle...

I'll be a nonconformist and suggest something different from the Supes.
It's about 35 miles from Florence to Picacho Peak State Park for a fun and challenging hike up Hunter's Trail. One of my favorites!

The topic is linked to Dripping Springs... Grand Canyon I get the feeling not everybody is talking about the same hike here, guess I'll update the name of the hike so it's more clear :wink: Ooops. I need to look a little closer. My post was in reference to Superstition Wilderness. Sorry for any inc...

In response to lcozzetti's reply: I was there this weekend and I would guesstimate it's flow rate at about 1 liter per hr. :( However, about 75 feet W of the actual sping is a small tank covered by a small dead tree that water is seeping into (surrounded by loose sand- a little tricky to reach with...