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5 by photographer avatarAZLumberjack
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Garden Valley LoopPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking5.00 Miles 437 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.00 mph
437 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
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Another trip to Garden Valley to get the exercise my cardiologist says I should be getting (wonder why I never see him on the hiking trails) :? It was a nice day for exploring so I crossed the dry Garden and ascended the Black Mesa on the opposite (East) side. The views from up here are very nice and it doesn't appear as if too many hikers take the time to go up and enjoy them.

Looking down, there were a few hikers around the old ruins, some going off on the Second Water Trail and others hiking the Black Mesa Trail. I hiked around the top of the ridge going to the East following the Black Mesa Trail, although well above the other hikers. I wasn't too sure how far this ridge would lead me before allowing me to descend to the trail, so I just busted my way down through the jagged volcanic rock and Catsclaw :o

Once down on the trail, I hiked back to the ruins where several people were scavaging for whatever pottery sherds they could find among the rocks :( I offered a quick reminder that these are not for removal, then it was back on the trail to the parking lot.

Once back at my truck, I removed my gear and sat on the endgate enjoying my usual cold brew and salted-in-the-shell peanuts. Here's one for you Doc, thanks for reason to get out and exercise :DANCE:
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