San Gabriel Ridge • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 20 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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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May 29 2025

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

SoMoRning, AZ

Hiking		May 29 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

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.

Culture

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[ checklist ] Benchmark

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May 14 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		May 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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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May 09 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Two Peaks, AZ

Hiking		May 09 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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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[ checklist ] Speckled Rattlesnake

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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May 01 2025

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

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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Tortoise_Hiker

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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.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Saguaros are blooming. Not much else.

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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

May 01 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

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.

Apr 16 2025

John10s

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo San Gabriel - Young - Guadalupe, AZ

Hiking		Apr 16 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

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

Apr 04 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Apr 04 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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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Mar 26 2025

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Somorning, AZ

Hiking		Mar 26 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

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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Mar 25 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Mar 25 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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

Mar 19 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Devastation, AZ

Hiking		Mar 19 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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

Mar 14 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Mar 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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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Mar 06 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

One Peak, AZ

Hiking		Mar 06 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

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

Mar 05 2025

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Young Man to Buena, AZ

Hiking		Mar 05 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

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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An absolutely beautiful cloudy night in the preserve. No headlamp needed as the city lights did all the work.

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

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Mar 01 2025

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

San Gabriel loop, AZ

Hiking		Mar 01 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	5.50 Miles	1,299 AEG

Hiking	5.50 Miles	1 Hour 53 Mns	2.92 mph
	1,299 ft AEG

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started from san gabriel around 0745
san gabriel, guadalupe ridgeline, hidden valley, back on national and up to san gabriel from the stone house
many options possible, including mormon loop trail or the wash below hidden valley
nice morning, had fun doing a different combo
a few too many mountain bikers on national

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hazhole

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Feb 25 2025

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Marcos Ridgeline Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 25 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Hiking	4.21 Miles	955 AEG

Hiking	4.21 Miles	1 Hour 31 Mns	2.78 mph
	955 ft AEG

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Ridgeline Javelina Loop - South Mountain

Javelina - Ridgeline - Beverly Loop

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Warmest night this year, after the first 90 at PHX. Waited til sunset so I didn't die.

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

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Feb 19 2025

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Young Man loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 19 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	4.89 Miles	1,269 AEG

Hiking	4.89 Miles	2 Hrs 24 Mns	2.08 mph
	1,269 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Desert Classic Trail

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Tortoise_Hiker

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Met Denny at San Gabriel for an early workout hike. West on Desert Classic to Young Man. Headed uphill, catching a nice sunrise along the way. Dropped into Hidden Valley near the tunnel. East on National, then up to San Gabriel Ridge to finish the loop. Nice temps and breeze, some clouds. Didn’t see anybody else until we were finishing National. As always, good to hike and chat with Denny!

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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

Feb 19 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Young Man loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 19 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	4.89 Miles	1,299 AEG

Hiking	4.89 Miles	2 Hrs 24 Mns	2.08 mph
	1,299 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Desert Classic Trail

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LindaAnn

I met Linda at San Gabriel for an early start. I hadn’t done this one for awhile and I ain’t getting any younger…

. Trails were in pretty good shape. We only saw a handful of hikers, couple of dogs, couple of joggers and one ranger. Nice workout with great weather and company. Thanks for the hike, Linda!
Like HAZ, you rock!!
My aeg was higher so I split the difference.

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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

Feb 15 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Feb 15 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,296 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 7 Mns	3.68 mph
	2,296 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Went up National through Hidden Valley to the Harvester benchmark, and back down via Mormon Loop.
Didn't see many folks until the return leg, then lots!
Excellent weather for hiking.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Feb 12 2025

Guides 94
Routes 840
Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Young Man - Gabriel Ridge Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 12 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Hiking	4.65 Miles	1,202 AEG

Hiking	4.65 Miles	1 Hour 44 Mns	2.71 mph
	1,202 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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