If it's below 90 - I'm thinking the Gateway Loop from 104th St at 3:15 on Wednesday, Oct 14th? Usually I go to the Club but now that it's desert hiking weather, I'd much rather be outside. Cry4AZ indicated she'd like to hike along in this area too.
I know you're a much faster hiker than me so maybe you could hike the loop or to Tom's Thumb once before I got there . This time of year there's not much to photograph so I will do my best to keep up .
For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination. Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled.
Angela, I'm doing Gateway at around 8:30 AM next Wednesday with a couple that has not been to that area. I want to show them the Nature Center on Thompson Peak so they can explore all the trails in that area on there own. I'll wave to you....better yet I'll do a 'Wendy'.
Brian
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rlrjamy wrote:I'm hiking the 4 peaks that day. How about Fri the Oct 23rd anytime?
That should be okay. I am still looking at 3:15ish or slightly earlier as I don't get done with work until 3.
Sun Ray wrote:Angela, I'm doing Gateway at around 8:30 AM next Wednesday with a couple that has not been to that area. I want to show them the Nature Center on Thompson Peak so they can explore all the trails in that area on there own. I'll wave to you....better yet I'll do a 'Wendy'.
Brian, I sure would rather come along and do the Gateway than sit at my desk. I've actually been thinking of getting some binoculars so I can check out the action on the McDowells... however, they'd have to be pretty powerful at that as the mountains appear closer than they are. Hey, I think I've seen that saying somewhere else before ;) . Have fun.
For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination. Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled.
cathymocha wrote:Just saw this and couldn't figure out where to put it, so here it is.
I was looking for that link a week ago.. Thanks Cathy!
Also, for future reference I just posted this "blogspot" link under Culture--> Throwing a Windy--> on 1st comment on page #1.
I hike the McDowell preserves pretty frequently. I usually start from the 128th St access and go up to the peak and back (6.44 miles). I usually hike all the way to the top without stopping, taking a small break at the top to get a quick snack in and then run/jog back down the trail. Trail has a nice steady incline until you get to the peak spur which is .25 miles of a much steeper incline, nice little push for the last part of the ascent. Usually takes me about 1:45 round trip. If anyone is ever up for going, I can usually be found starting around 1:00.
. This time of year there's not much to photograph so I will do my best to keep up 
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