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Looking for guidance for somone who hasn't hiked in a while
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Looking for guidance for somone who hasn't hiked in a while
I hiked a LOT pre-kids. I miss it, and I'm starting to get back into it. I live in Mesa. I am not real crazy about deseert hiking. an anyone recommend hikes that will push me but not kill me as I get started again?
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Roger,
Lots of really nice trails in the Payson/Pine/Strawberry area and further up on the Mogollon Rim and that's only 1-2 hours from the East Valley. If you are looking for something with a little bit of elevation gain (but nothing too taxing) check out Horton Creek or See Canyon, both decent hikes and about 6-8 miles RT. There are also a few nice hikes off the Pine TH. If you click on "regions" and then select Payson, you'll get a better idea of the trail length and elevation gain.
http://hikearizona.com/Region.php
If you're looking for company then give a shout here on HAZ. Lots of fine folks here looking for a hike!
:mrgreen:
Lots of really nice trails in the Payson/Pine/Strawberry area and further up on the Mogollon Rim and that's only 1-2 hours from the East Valley. If you are looking for something with a little bit of elevation gain (but nothing too taxing) check out Horton Creek or See Canyon, both decent hikes and about 6-8 miles RT. There are also a few nice hikes off the Pine TH. If you click on "regions" and then select Payson, you'll get a better idea of the trail length and elevation gain.
http://hikearizona.com/Region.php
If you're looking for company then give a shout here on HAZ. Lots of fine folks here looking for a hike!
:mrgreen:
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"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds" Ed Abbey
"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds" Ed Abbey
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