Sorting out the idea for a group of about 15 older hikers (60+) to hike from Peeley TH to the bottom of LSM (#244) at old AZ87. (About 12 miles if my map skills are OK.) These are all moderately experienced hikers who regulary hike the Superstitions. Most have done Flatiron, Picketpost, and "lo...

It's about due for another visit by maintenance crews. Drove to Rogers trailhead today in a 4WD short wheelbase pickup. Really ragged surface, especially the last few miles past Woodward up to Rogers.

There is parking (basically a new trailhead) on Peralta road.

I'm an old geezer to most of you (67 last week) and new to hiking. Without cairns I'd have several times have been the object of a SAR incident. Maybe I should stick to city sidewalks?

...... and then go to Bob's Big Apple restuarant and enjoy the western atomsphere and excellent food. All the advice was excellent, except the part about Big Apple! Their breakfasts are OK, but noon lunch sucks, and I think the waitress carries a peice to force you to eat the overcooked food. Much ...