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Black Mesa - Cave CreekPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking11.82 Miles 3,262 AEG
 Hiking11.82 Miles   7 Hrs   3 Mns   2.10 mph
3,262 ft AEG   1 Hour   25 Mns Break35 LBS Pack
 
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Do not do this hike in trail runners, cactus spines go right through the sides of them. There are only occasional hints of a trail once you reach the grassy part, and prickly pear likes to hide below the grass so it's hard to see. Sparsely placed cairns help, but there were some sections that had none (or I was far enough off 'trail' to miss them). I would not recommend doing this trail unless you have a GPS w/ track or are very comfortable blazing your own trail. It's an excellent workout, though, with great views from several points on the way.
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