Sendero Esperanza Trail - Saguaro NP West • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		May 10 2025
		bjonson • Triplogs 261

Hiking	9.45 Miles	2,318 AEG

Hiking	9.45 Miles	3 Hrs 16 Mns	2.91 mph
	2,318 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Dobe Wash Trail - Saguaro NP West

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May 09 2025

bjonson

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Joined Feb 19 2015
Phoenix

Sendero Esperanza and Hugh Norris loop, AZ

Hiking		May 09 2025
		bjonson • Triplogs 261

Hiking	9.01 Miles	1,758 AEG

Hiking	9.01 Miles	3 Hrs 8 Mns	2.88 mph
	1,758 ft AEG

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Apr 19 2025

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Washes and Stuff in SNP, AZ

Run/Jog		Apr 19 2025
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	14.55 Miles	2,550 AEG

Run/Jog	14.55 Miles	3 Hrs 41 Mns		4.16 mph
	2,550 ft AEG	11 Mns Break	4 LBS Pack

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Dobe Wash Trail - Saguaro NP West

Bajada Wash Trail - Saguaro NP West

Wild Dog Trail - Saguaro NP West

Valley View Trail

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Finishing off some more trails end SNP west. Fun route. beautiful weather. Felt pretty good, though wore down a bit towards the end. Still better than expected only a week out from 58 miler

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Mar 09 2025

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Going Places in Saguaro West, AZ

Hiking		Mar 09 2025
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Hiking	23.90 Miles	3,357 AEG

Hiking	23.90 Miles	6 Hrs 25 Mns		3.87 mph
	3,357 ft AEG	14 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Picture Rocks Wash Trail - Saguaro NP West

Coyote Pass Trail - Saguaro NP West

Gila Monster Loop

Gila Monster Trail - Saguaro NP West

Vertical Cliffs Abington and Animal Wash Loop

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Went crazy on a huge loop in Saguaro West. Beautiful day

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Feb 15 2025

pseudalpine

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Feb 15 2025
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

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Jan 14 2025

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Jan 14 2025
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Hiking	8.40 Miles	2,015 AEG

Hiking	8.40 Miles	2 Hrs 42 Mns		3.27 mph
	2,015 ft AEG	8 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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King Canyon - Peak 4236 Loop

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Nice and chilly. Not very crowded. Really nice day

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Nov 24 2024

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

King Canyon - Peak 4236 Loop

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Nov 24 2024
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Hiking	8.00 Miles	2,030 AEG

Hiking	8.00 Miles	2 Hrs 28 Mns	3.36 mph
	2,030 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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up gould mine/esperanza/hugh norris, down the old roadbed. nice day!

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Apr 05 2024

trekkin_gecko

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Triplogs 4,660

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Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Apr 05 2024
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	8.03 Miles	1,958 AEG

Hiking	8.03 Miles	3 Hrs 12 Mns	2.72 mph
	1,958 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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LindaAnn

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Linda and I originally planned to hike a Wasson peak loop from Hugh Norris trailhead
But, the trailhead was closed due to a rabid fox in the area
We did the shorter version from king's canyon trailhead
Got going around 0845 up king's canyon trail, then the spur to the peak
Took a snack break and admired the views
Lots of wildflowers along the way
Heliotrope, desert chicory, poppies and lupine
A nice enhancement for the hike
Took Hugh Norris, Sendero Esperanza and Gould mine trails to close the loop
Windy, comfortable temps
Quite a few people hiking
Very enjoyable hike
Thanks for driving linda
No rabid foxes were seen today

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Apr 05 2024

LindaAnn

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Apr 05 2024
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	7.89 Miles	1,865 AEG

Hiking	7.89 Miles	3 Hrs 13 Mns	2.66 mph
	1,865 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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Original plan was to hit Wasson from the Hugh Norris Trailhead. A bitey fox changed those planes, as the lower half of Hugh Norris was closed. Headed over to King Canyon trailhead and got started from there a few minutes later.

Headed up King Canyon. Steady incline, but moderate. The trail is in good condition. Tons of flowers and varieties, which was a nice surprise. Windy at times, but it felt nice.

Took a short snack break at the summit of Wasson. Had to settle for pastrami today since I was all out of steak, but I survived. Headed down Hugh Norris Trail (the open part), then down Sendero Esperanza and Gould Mine. Again, lots of flowers. Saw a fair amount of hikers on all the trails. I like this loop, and would hike it more often if it was a slightly shorter drive. Good day, and always fun to hike with Kelly.

Wildflowers Observation Substantial

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Nov 17 2023

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Saguaro Scenic Route, AZ

Run/Jog		Nov 17 2023
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	20.30 Miles	4,101 AEG

Run/Jog	20.30 Miles	4 Hrs 58 Mns		4.30 mph
	4,101 ft AEG	15 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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Two loops starting from Kings Canyon. Up gould mine, then esperanza to the TH. ran the dirt roads back to Hugh Norris TH. Took that to esperanza junction and back to car. Then back up Gould mine and Kings to Sweetwater to Wasson. Down Hugh Norris to Esperanza and back on Kings.

Pretty nice weather though very humid. Felt pretty good

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Sep 24 2023

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Bajada Wash Trail - Saguaro NP West

Tucson, AZ

Run/Jog		Sep 24 2023
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	12.45 Miles	2,313 AEG

Run/Jog	12.45 Miles	2 Hrs 48 Mns		4.58 mph
	2,313 ft AEG	5 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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Wasson Peak via Sendero Esperanza Trailhead

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Sus picnic area. bajada wash and then the dirt roads out to esperanza. took that up to wasson and came back on full length of high norris. temps were bearable. felt pretty good overall. had two different 8' hard intervals on the uphill.

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Sep 16 2023

SpiderLegs

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Joined Jul 12 2012
Oro Valley, AZ

Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail

Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Sep 16 2023
		SpiderLegs • Triplogs 893

Hiking	13.25 Miles	2,785 AEG

Hiking	13.25 Miles	3 Hrs 58 Mns		3.34 mph
	2,785 ft AEG		15 LBS Pack

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Temps in the upper 60's to start and pretty pleasant up until the last 15-20 minutes. Up to Wasson and then down Sendero Esperanza to pick up a few extra miles and AEG. Back up S-E and came back down Sweetwater and back to the car.

Either they are patrolling the area better or the guys doing smash & grabs have moved on to greener pastures. Didn't see any evidence of broken glass from a car window anywhere in the parking lot.

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Sep 10 2023

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Run/Jog		Sep 10 2023
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	9.40 Miles	2,014 AEG

Run/Jog	9.40 Miles	2 Hrs 22 Mns		4.37 mph
	2,014 ft AEG	13 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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from Kings Canyon TH. Went up gould mine then over to kings canyon and to the summit. Came down hugh norris. ran about 1/2 mile past esperanza intersection then came back and went down that, then gould mine back to TH

Way hotter than it needed to be at 730 and it was over 100 when i finished

Did see a few people, not many, but more than i expected

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Mar 11 2023

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Wasson Loop, AZ

Run/Jog		Mar 11 2023
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	17.26 Miles	2,854 AEG

Run/Jog	17.26 Miles	4 Hrs 8 Mns		4.35 mph
	2,854 ft AEG	10 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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Started at Camboh. Took that out to panther peak wash junction then back to golden gate road and ran that out to esperanza TH. esperanza - hugh norris to wasson summit - kings canyon - esperanza - golden gate - camboh

Warm day. Stretches with a lot of flowers. Lot of people out

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Mar 04 2023

rwstorm

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77 male

Joined Feb 28 2003
Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Mar 04 2023
		rwstorm • Triplogs 1,041

Hiking	3.70 Miles	600 AEG

Hiking	3.70 Miles	2 Hrs	1.85 mph
	600 ft AEG

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Tired of seeing the perpetually jammed parking lot at King Canyon (even at midday), I decided to head over to Sendaro Esperanza instead. Pretty full there too, but found a spot. I did not notice any wildflowers on the lower part of the trail, but they began to sparsely show up on the switchbacks up to Hugh Norris. Took a nice 30 minute break at the trail junction, taking photos and chatting with numerous hikers. On the way back, I encountered a large group going up that was stopped for a break. Turns out it was a SNP ranger lead hike to Wasson Peak, part of their moon hike series.

Hey Tucson Mountains, Picacho Peak is laughing at you for the paltry flower show!

I'm sure it will get better soon!

That was the best I have felt on a hike in a long time. Plenty of energy and no issues. Yay.

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Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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Mar 04 2023

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Saguaro West Loop, AZ

Run/Jog		Mar 04 2023
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	20.18 Miles	2,858 AEG

Run/Jog	20.18 Miles	4 Hrs 54 Mns		4.29 mph
	2,858 ft AEG	12 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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Ironwood Forest Trail - Saguaro NP West

Coyote Pass Trail - Saguaro NP West

Gila Monster Loop

Gila Monster Trail - Saguaro NP West

Vertical Cliffs Abington and Animal Wash Loop

Cactus Canyon Trail - Saguaro NP West

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Big Loop starting from Camboh

Camboh - ironwood forest - mule deer - ringtail - coyote pass - gila monster -abbington/vertical cliffs loop - cactus canyon - thunderbird - sweetwater - kings canyon - esperanza - golden gate. Probably something else i forgot lol.

totally beautiful day. felt good!

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Oct 15 2022

azdesertfather

Guides 16
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Joined Apr 30 2008
Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Oct 15 2022
		azdesertfather • Triplogs 1,144

Hiking	7.70 Miles	1,850 AEG

Hiking	7.70 Miles	2 Hrs 59 Mns	2.82 mph
	1,850 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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Mile Wide Mine - Saguaro NP West

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Great day for Wasson! Arrived at 10am and had to wait a half hour for a storm to blow over, then Michelle and I started. Pretty humid for the first hour or so, then it dried out.

I'M EXCITED that as I logged this trip, my AEG on hikearizona.com tipped the 1,000,000 feet mark. Finally!!

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Oct 01 2022

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Saguaro West Ramble, AZ

Run/Jog		Oct 01 2022
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	22.30 Miles	2,992 AEG

Run/Jog	22.30 Miles	5 Hrs 23 Mns		4.30 mph
	2,992 ft AEG	12 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Coyote Pass Trail - Saguaro NP West

Gila Monster Loop

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big long run through saguaro west. started at 545 to beat the heat as best as possible. humidity was still up. hard to carry enough water but I managed.

fun route that held my interest. The last few miles got painful but overall I felt pretty good

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Sep 03 2022

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

Saguaro West Loop, AZ

Run/Jog		Sep 03 2022
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	17.00 Miles	2,365 AEG

Run/Jog	17.00 Miles	4 Hrs 3 Mns		4.32 mph
	2,365 ft AEG	7 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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Ironwood Forest Trail - Saguaro NP West

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fun loop around Saguaro West. started in the dark at 5am to try and beat the heat a little but it was still 81 at that time

saw a tarantula, rattlesnake and 2 tortoises!

hardly saw anyone. made pretty good time all things considered. hard to carry enough water in this heat and humidity.

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Mar 12 2022

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Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Wasson Peak F8 Loop, AZ

Hiking		Mar 12 2022
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257

Hiking	13.18 Miles	2,850 AEG

Hiking	13.18 Miles	5 Hrs 56 Mns	2.61 mph
	2,850 ft AEG	53 Mns Break

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