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Tortilla Creek Massif - 6 members in 11 triplogs have rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Nov 19 2024
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Massif Meander, AZ 
Massif Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 19 2024
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652
Hiking4.69 Miles 1,239 AEG
Hiking4.69 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   1.83 mph
1,239 ft AEG
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Canyon Lake Massif - Peak 2276
Tortilla Creek Massif
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BobP
wallyfrack
Wally, Bob and I got out for our same age hike. The big 63! We hiked a Massif here a Massif there and then grabbed a bite to eat at Tortilla Flat. It was great to catch up with these two and see what they have been up to! Great weather, hike, views, lunch, and company! Always enjoy the outings with these two!! Thanks Gentlemen!! Like HAZ, you rock!!
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  Tortilla Flat - Hwy 88
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Nov 19 2024
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Not the same age hike, AZ 
Not the same age hike, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 19 2024
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking3.40 Miles 1,239 AEG
Hiking3.40 Miles
1,239 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Canyon Lake Massif - Peak 2276
Tortilla Creek Massif
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Tortoise_Hiker
wallyfrack
Just to set the record straight, we are not the same age and never will be. Wally is the oldest and Denny is the 2nd oldest. Denny is actually about 5 million seconds older than me, and Wally is about 29 million seconds older. Denny picked a couple of good hikes this year. For those wanting a little lesson on a massif, her it goes: most massifs are massive. They are formed from techno drumming below the ground which is caused by ordinary magma(hence not De-gassed). This ordinary boring magma gets in the rocks and starts expanding which causes the band to play hard rock. This in turn pushes the whole thing to the surface making a massif. Sometimes, when magma freezes it can also create a massif.

We sang a few Denny songs, so it was a good day. Thanks Wally (the eldest) and Denny (the 2nd eldest). Twas good to see you guys. Thanks for driving and lunch Denny.
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[ checklist ]  Tortilla Flat - Hwy 88
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If you like this triplog you must be a friend of BrunoP
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Nov 19 2024
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64 male
 Joined Mar 11 2003
 AZ
Massif Meander, AZ 
Massif Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 19 2024
wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,691
Hiking4.69 Miles 1,239 AEG
Hiking4.69 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   1.83 mph
1,239 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Canyon Lake Massif - Peak 2276
Tortilla Creek Massif
Partners partners
BobP
Tortoise_Hiker
Denny gets us out for a hike once a year. This year he picked a two good ones that were easy. Lunch at Tortilla Flat was good. The Canyon Lake Massif is less scary will better views. The old road leads to a trail which is moderate. The Tortilla Creek Massif looks scary. The trail is good and the steep part is solid rock so good traction and no problem if you're careful. Fun times with Denny & Bob.
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Jun 22 2024
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 Guides 9
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 Triplogs 24

21 male
 Joined Nov 13 2021
 Scottsdale / Fla
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 22 2024
NitroTheWolf • Triplogs 24
Hiking2.90 Miles 650 AEG
Hiking2.90 Miles   2 Hrs      1.45 mph
650 ft AEG
 
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Have wanted to hike up here for a while and find the geocache located near the summit. First 3/4 of a mile is along the Tortilla Flat Campground road, which was closed for the season. I was just passing through so I went that way and no one stopped me. After I reached the trail, I had to cross a wash and ended up getting so many of those annoying yellow grass bits in my socks. I finally started gaining elevation after I passed 9/10th of a mile. Hike up was nice, however, there is a short steep section to the top of the tortilla stack. After you reach the top, you are greeted to some nice views.

I headed farther down to the other side of the stack to find the geocache. Geocache was found in good shape. Took nothing and left nothing except my name on the log.

On the way back down, I saw Apple weather changed from cloudy to 100% rain. Not knowing when rain would come, I headed down pretty quickly. Only stopped to take pictures of a hawk that flew by.
[ youtube video ]

I wanted to follow the creek on the way back, but decided against it if it decided to rain. It didn't rain, but better safe than sorry.
 
Feb 11 2016
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 Routes 110
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 Triplogs 204

74 male
 Joined Nov 02 2013
 Apache Junction,
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 11 2016
rtaylor3235 • Triplogs 204
Hiking2.60 Miles 581 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles   1 Hour   42 Mns   1.90 mph
581 ft AEG      20 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
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hikingaz2
Really fun hike, with great views. It looks like no one has taken this trail in a while, most of the cairns were down, but we replaced many of them, hence the slow time getting up to the top. Finding our way through Tortilla Creek was difficult as well, because most the cairns had all washed away due to significant rain a month ago, the creek is still flowing briskly. Note: At 65 years old, I consider the last 50 feet before the summit to be a scramble, but that's just me. Lot's of potential exposure, but only if you allow someone to get too close to the edge, be careful !!The previous warning from Joe to not take children or dogs is wise counsel. Don't let that stop you from a very fun hike.
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Feb 11 2016
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 Guides 1
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 Photos 1,616
 Triplogs 218

81 male
 Joined Dec 16 2011
 Mesa,Az
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 11 2016
hikingaz2 • Triplogs 218
Hiking2.30 Miles 633 AEG
Hiking2.30 Miles   1 Hour   43 Mns   1.82 mph
633 ft AEG      27 Mns Break2 LBS Pack
 
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rtaylor3235
Forgot this was on my todo list until Rick suggested it, wasn't going to go today, Rick waited for me to make up my mind, and besides Joe said it was a nice easy hike on his Description. Looked it up and was only 4 triplogs notated, :o ???? wonder why :scared: ??? It really does look imposing, go to camping spot 64 and head down into the creek to begin. It really is a super little hike, when you have nothing else to do , and your Wife went shopping, and you want a great view of all the folks down at the Saloon. Next time up I'll take along my clippers and clip off some branches that has gotten in the way. Got some friends coming down next month, I'm putting this hike on the agenda---- just be careful coming back down as it steep, but if you watch your footing and slide on your ( X#$&*^X )you'll be just fine.
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[ checklist ]  Superstition Wilderness - East  Tortilla Flat - Hwy 88
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Jan 17 2014
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 17 2014
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking2.60 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles   3 Hrs      0.87 mph
420 ft AEG
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After seeing this hike on hikearizona.com, we had to give it a try. It appeared to be a short, easy hike. We did have a few detours on the way up as I don't follow directions very well. The campground is closed and we had to slip past a few barriers from the hike description. After a few backtracks, we found camp site #64 where the well defined trail leads to the lower end of the climb up the massif. It gets pretty steep on the last tenth of a mile, but slow and easy up and down is the key. Coming down, we lost our cairns and come out at camp site #57 where there was another break in the fence and well defined trail.

This is a fun short hike and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a challenging short hike. It would be much prettier when the desert is blooming.
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Apr 16 2012
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 Photos 217
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52 male
 Joined Feb 16 2010
 santan valley
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 16 2012
krispykritter • Triplogs 168
Hiking2.60 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles
420 ft AEG
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Another wonderful nite of camping and a early morning hike.
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Mar 12 2012
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52 male
 Joined Feb 16 2010
 santan valley
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2012
krispykritter • Triplogs 168
Hiking2.60 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles
420 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
We camped with the kids a the campground last nite. In the the morning I solo'ed the massif. Good hike.
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Dec 06 2011
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46 male
 Joined Oct 19 2010
 Mesa, AZ
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 06 2011
Charger55 • Triplogs 573
Hiking2.60 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   1.73 mph
420 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Partners none no partners
Easy hike with impressive views of Tortilla Flat, Canyon Lake and the top of Four Peaks. On my way up I met a man who was staying at the campground. He hikes up top every morning to make a phone call. I'm guessing Tortilla Flat has no cell towers...
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"I've driven across deserts, driven by the irony, that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
- Frank Turner "The Road"
 
Apr 12 2008
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55 male
 Joined Nov 20 1996
 
Tortilla Creek MassifPhoenix, AZ
Tortilla Creek Massif
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 12 2008
joebartels • Triplogs 5,894
Hiking2.60 Miles 400 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   1.49 mph
400 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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Tortilla Flats was pumping out Jimmy Buffett through the canyons. The campgrounds were buzzing with campers. On the way down I passed a couple smokers on the spine.
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