Hello, AZbackpacker and Grasshopper. Well, I continue to learn from the good folks here! I didn't know that similar groups existed for other states. I will certainly check that out this weekend, and become active in the Texas group, since I hike lots of TX state parks. And posting the Seabrook trail...

Hello, Grasshopper. The hike was wonderful, and the country as beautiful as you and other HAZ folks said it would be. My apologies for not posting sooner - after the hike I had more than a week of work at the Palo Verde plant, and I just got home. The trails were enjoyable, the country inspiring, th...

Great suggestion, Joe! That will save time and battery power. Thank you!

Hello, Joe and Grasshopper. I've been on a crash-course learning to use the Garmin. Updated the software, configured it, loaded the Col Devin and Cabin Loop .gpx files into the microSD chip, looked for the tracks, and ..... nothing. After examining the folders in the unit, I found one named 'GPX' an...

Thank you, Grasshopper. I'll do that first thing before trying anything else.
Cheers
Eddie

Thank you, Grasshopper and Joe! I'm very grateful for your help. I'll save my pennies, and use the HAZ gpx files. I read the manual last night, and it doesn't seem too difficult. The weekend hikes will tell... One quality about the Cabin Loop trails is the abundance of water sources - not always the...

Hello HAZ folks. A Garmin 450t arrives today, just in time for a weekend hike around the Cabin Loop. I haven't used a GPS before - maps and compass have always served me well, and just paying attention - but it looks not difficult. But I have a few questions: * is the Topo US 100k/Southwest map set ...

Hello, Grasshopper. You've been to Seabrook! It is a small world, indeed. I hope you enjoyed your time in our little bay-side town. In the last few years we've built one of the best urban trail systems in the state - nothing like the rugged beauty of AZ, of course, but miles of nice nature trails. A...

Hello, Grasshopper. Thank you again. Guess I'll go with the Devin/FHaupt/Houston Bro's/Gen Crook route then, and just hope for a few nice scenes from the Crook leg. I haven't used a GPS, but I have time to order one this morning. Routes can be downloaded from this site, I understand. Is that an easy...

Hello, Grasshopper. I was just reading your triplogs from your loop hike - quite interesting and informative. The Gen Crook trail does sound tedious, but I don't see an option, if after the Devin topping I strike out on the Fred Haupt trail then come back on the Houston Bro's trail. You mention that...

Thank you, Grasshopper and Cannondale Kid. I'll call the ranger district tomorrow. What a wonderful group of hikers here - I'm growing fond of Arizona already! May I ask another question? I've reviewed the maps and reports for the five Cabin Loop trails, and most sound worth hiking. Since I'll be st...

Hello, Mazatazl. Well, I read about the RR tunnel trail and its history, but I missed that detail. Thank you for the interesting historical note - and I'll look for the tunnel trail on the way up. Another name coincidence: I've read that someone named some AZ mountains after you. ;) Cheers Eddie

Thank you, Grasshopper! That is very useful guidance. The trail information on this site, and the triplogs from hikers, are wonderful. What a fine group this is! Unfortunately, I haven't joined the GPS bandwagon yet, though I should. I'll have to be observant and careful on the Cabin Loop, and study...

Visiting Phoenix on business next Tuesday. Planning to arrive early (Sat a.m.) to hike the rim. Any tips, advice, guidance or recommendations on this proposed route will be greatly appreciated. I've been very impressed with this site and the people who contribute to it. 1. Sat. afternoon: Washington...