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San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Mar 30 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,845

Hiking	6.09 Miles	1,154 AEG

Hiking	6.09 Miles	2 Hrs 49 Mns	2.19 mph
	1,154 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Beverly Canyon Trail

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Tortoise_Hiker

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Denny invited me to join him on a SoMo workout hike as long as I’d provide some wildlife. We headed up San Gabriel at 0545. Needed a light for a few minutes. Coming off the ridge down to the stone house, the wildlife made an appearance. I jumped about a mile, but that rattler was already in heaven, which was a good thing since my initial step was pretty close to it.

After that, we headed up National, then descended Mormon Lp/Javelina. We opted to finish on Beverly Canyon rather than reclimbing up to San Gabriel. Warm temps, but tolerable. Good workout, and always fun to grab a hike with Denny!

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230308

Mar 30 2026

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 153
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Triplogs 3,821

64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Mar 30 2026
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,821

Hiking	6.09 Miles	1,154 AEG

Hiking	6.09 Miles	2 Hrs 49 Mns	2.19 mph
	1,154 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Beverly Canyon Trail

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LindaAnn

Linda joined me for an early start at South Mountain. We got the first climb out of the way before the sun hit us. Linda showed me my first rattler of the year and it was deceased.

After that we went down to the rock house and did the Mormon Loop. On the way back we took Pima road to Beverly and over to Desert Classic and back to car for a 6 miler. It was warming up but we were off the mountain by 8:30ish. Trail was in usual shape. Nice to get a south Mountain hike in and catch up with Linda while she is visiting AZ.!

You know... Like HAZ, she rocks!!

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[ checklist ] Speckled Rattlesnake

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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

230317

Mar 23 2026

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Mar 23 2026
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	4.20 Miles	1,160 AEG

Hiking	4.20 Miles
	1,160 ft AEG

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Just a little workout hike.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

230225

Dec 03 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 03 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 41 Mns	3.23 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Cool and breezy mid-morning start. Lots of erosion from the rains, but also a lot of new plant growth and flowers appearing. Early for wildflowers. Should be a good year especially if we get some more rain before the ground dries out. Brittlebush and creosote blooming as well.
Only saw three mountain bikers. Rare since the pandemic.
Good day.

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227835

Nov 05 2025

Guides 94
Routes 851
Photos 22,827
Triplogs 2,045

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Beaver Somo, AZ

Hiking		Nov 05 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 2,045

Hiking	3.46 Miles	995 AEG

Hiking	3.46 Miles	1 Hour 29 Mns	2.44 mph
	995 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Desert Classic Trail

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Just looking to stretch my legs on a short evening jaunt. Had no idea it was a full super beaver moon, nor had I really looked at the high clouds ahead of time and seen that sunset coming.

A coyote sauntered along the tukee lowlands as I approached the climb. Later, up on the ridge, a pair of them crossed the trail and paused to watch me curiously from about 20 yards. It was too dark for a clear photo. Finally, I came to an abrupt stop as I spotted a pretty wdb in the middle of the trail set up waiting for dinner to pass within reach. It never flinched, but was probably happy that I opted to step around it.

Sometime, I'm gonna have to hit up the Secret Trail and Chihuahua Ridge sometime. Google bot's been crawling random blogs again! lol

Otherwise an uneventful walk in the park.

Fauna

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[ checklist ] Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

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[ checklist ] Inscriptions

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[ checklist ] Belt of Venus Moon

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I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies.

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227323

Sep 21 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 21 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 42 Mns	3.23 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Still warm and moist! Lots of mountain bikers out there. Creosote in bloom.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

226105

Jul 20 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 20 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	3.34 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Nice overcast morning. Lots of folks out enjoying the relatively cool day. Pretty sunrise.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

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224825

May 29 2025

Guides 94
Routes 851
Photos 22,827
Triplogs 2,045

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

SoMoRning, AZ

Hiking		May 29 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 2,045

Hiking	5.86 Miles	1,270 AEG

Hiking	5.86 Miles	2 Hrs 11 Mns	2.70 mph
	1,270 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge

Pima Wash - South Mountain

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Took advantage of cloud cover to enjoy a morning jaunt in the desert. Saw a benchmark on the map and went over to look for it. I was a little surprised to find it intact. Headed down Hidden Valley all the way for the first time in a hot minute. Always a pleasure in there.

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I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies.

223821

May 14 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		May 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 29 Mns	3.29 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Harvester benchmark. Saw a few hummingbirds and a bunny. Tender achilles tendon.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

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223405

May 09 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Two Peaks, AZ

Hiking		May 09 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2,072 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2 Hrs 37 Mns	3.51 mph
	2,072 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Normal route including Two Peaks and Hidden Valley.
Two flats (yesterday), Two Peaks, two snakes!

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223303

May 01 2025

LindaAnn

Guides 119
Routes 2,502
Photos 9,787
Triplogs 2,845

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,845

Hiking	5.27 Miles	1,220 AEG

Hiking	5.27 Miles	2 Hrs 27 Mns	2.20 mph
	1,220 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Met Denny at San Gabriel at 0630. I was finally able to start earlier now that Mike can drive Reagan to school. Not that it matters much—she’ll have her license in a few weeks. We headed up San Gabriel ridge, then did Mormon Loop & National. Didn’t see a ton of hikers. Not as cool as I was hoping it would be, but we survived. Always good to hike with Denny, and fun conversation.

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Saguaros are blooming. Not much else.

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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

223086

May 01 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 153
Photos 10,233
Triplogs 3,821

64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

San Gabriel Ridge

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,821

Hiking	5.27 Miles	1,220 AEG

Hiking	5.27 Miles	2 Hrs 27 Mns	2.20 mph
	1,220 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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LindaAnn

Met up with Linda to do a version of the Mormon Loop. I may have to start earlier than 6:30 as Linda had to listen to me whine for half the hike. Trails were in the usual shape. People, pets, and mountain bikers were all friendly! Good to see Linda and get a hike in. Thanks, young Lady! Like HAZ, you rock!

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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

223097

Apr 16 2025

John10s

Guides 31
Routes 440
Photos 6,880
Triplogs 404

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo San Gabriel - Young - Guadalupe, AZ

Hiking		Apr 16 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 404

Hiking	7.72 Miles	1,911 AEG

Hiking	7.72 Miles	3 Hrs 12 Mns	2.48 mph
	1,911 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Desert Classic Trail

Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge

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TboneKathy

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TboneKathy mentioned she was going to SoMo for an early hike, and I was happy to have an excuse to get out again and tagged along. She'd never been on any of the trails south of Guadalupe Ridge, so we went down San Gabriel, hiked a little on Desert Classic, then up Young Man--all new ones for her. We dropped down into Hidden Valley from the ridge and looped back from there. Pleasant morning, just a little warm at the end. Saw a horseback rider on the return to the trailhead, and the Pima parking lot was getting some new lines painted as we finished up.

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[ checklist ] Hidden Valley Tunnel

222758

Apr 04 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Apr 04 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2 Hrs 54 Mns	3.93 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Clouds obscured any possible sunrise but also kept the death orb at bay for quite some time. Low temps will be ending soon.
Not many people on the trails for a Friday.
Good workout.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

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222444

Mar 26 2025

Guides 94
Routes 851
Photos 22,827
Triplogs 2,045

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Somorning, AZ

Hiking		Mar 26 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 2,045

Hiking	3.86 Miles	767 AEG

Hiking	3.86 Miles	1 Hour 22 Mns	2.82 mph
	767 ft AEG

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Ridgeline Javelina Loop - South Mountain

Javelina - Ridgeline - Beverly Loop

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99 yesterday. Cloudy and under 70 this am. Would be more tolerable than even after sunset later today.

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I'm not sure what my spirit animal is, but I'm confident it has rabies.

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222261

Mar 25 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Mar 25 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	13.74 Miles	2,760 AEG

Hiking	13.74 Miles	3 Hrs 44 Mns	3.71 mph
	2,760 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Corona de Loma Trail

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Harvester benchmark then Corona de Loma just to the saddle and back.
Warm out but not hot. Not too many people on the trails.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

222243

Mar 19 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Devastation, AZ

Hiking		Mar 19 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	9.80 Miles	2,218 AEG

Hiking	9.80 Miles	2 Hrs 40 Mns	3.72 mph
	2,218 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Devastator Trail - South Mountain

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Added Devastator and Hidden Valley to the usual. Devastator is in better shape than in the past. A little grass starting to sprout!

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

222114

Mar 14 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Mar 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 6 Mns	3.68 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Moist!
Crossed paths with John10s twice. Good to see you.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

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221975

Mar 06 2025

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,300
Triplogs 5,268

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

One Peak, AZ

Hiking		Mar 06 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,268

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2,072 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	3.54 mph
	2,072 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Two Peaks and Hidden Valley.
Cloudy and windy with a few sprinkles. Hopefully a deluge tomorrow.
Didn't see a soul on Marcos or San Gabriel.
Sun came out the last few minutes of the hike.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

221772

Mar 05 2025

Guides 94
Routes 851
Photos 22,827
Triplogs 2,045

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Young Man to Buena, AZ

Hiking		Mar 05 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 2,045

Hiking	8.08 Miles	1,550 AEG

Hiking	8.08 Miles	3 Hrs 2 Mns	2.80 mph
	1,550 ft AEG	9 Mns Break

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