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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain - 42 members in 449 triplogs have rated this an average 3.8 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 14 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 14 2025
LindaAnnTriplogs 2,644
Hiking7.35 Miles 1,324 AEG
Hiking7.35 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.31 mph
1,324 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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I think Denny flew home around midnight, but I told him he still had to hike with me today. Met up at Pima Cyn at 0715. Up Marcos, then up Mormon Loop/Javelina. Came down thru Hidden Valley, National, and Pima Wash.

Tons of evidence of recent rain, with still some flowing water. Trails are chewed up. Saw two caterpillars. A handful of bikers and other hikers. Good workout, abd always good to hike with Denny.
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Oct 14 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,694
Hiking7.35 Miles 1,324 AEG
Hiking7.35 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.31 mph
1,324 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Joined Linda for a mid morning hike at South Mountain. Flew in last night so I was dragging a little. Wait, that's my normal :D ! Signs of the rain storm were evident. Some ruts here and there and occasional standing water. A little water running in the tunnel and in Lower Pima wash. Linda was able to spot a little "quick sand" and showed me were it was. :D :scared: Pima wash trail had signs of a foot or two flow recently. The pavement work on the drive in and the parking lot seemed to be done. New top and paint.
It was great to get a hike in with Linda and catch up. :y: Like HAZ, she rocks!
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Sep 21 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
San Gabriel RidgePhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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johnlpTriplogs 5,227
Hiking8.56 Miles 1,922 AEG
Hiking8.56 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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Jul 11 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ 
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,706
Hiking9.58 Miles 2,010 AEG
Hiking9.58 Miles   3 Hrs   4 Mns   3.18 mph
2,010 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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got going up geronimo at 0530
today's senior circuit selection from buena vista lookout was hidden valley
didn't see too many people out
moist hike :sweat:
fortunately, na beers to rehydrate
thanks john
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Jul 11 2025
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Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ 
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,227
Hiking9.58 Miles 2,010 AEG
Hiking9.58 Miles   3 Hrs   4 Mns   3.21 mph
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Senior summer series continues. Warm and moist. :)
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Jun 08 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Javelina Lollipop, AZ 
Javelina Lollipop, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,706
 Hiking7.50 Miles 1,240 AEG
 Hiking7.50 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.31 mph
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we actually used some common sense today
did the route fletch and i used to do often with the addition of hidden valley
quite a few hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners out
decent temps with 0500 start time
john remembered the na beers, thank you!
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Jun 08 2025
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68 male
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Javelina Lollipop, AZ 
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Warmer temps are finally hear. Nice spring though. We got going on our hike at 5 AM. A little busy on the trails, mostly mountain bikers. Mellow hike as we are both recovering from senioritis. :)
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May 29 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Javelina to Hidden Valley, AZ 
Javelina to Hidden Valley, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,227
Hiking7.59 Miles 1,169 AEG
Hiking7.59 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   3.32 mph
1,169 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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1st trip
Enjoying the relatively cool weather while it lasts. :)
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May 29 2025
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 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
SoMoRning, AZ 
SoMoRning, AZ
 
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chumleyTriplogs 2,011
Hiking5.86 Miles 1,270 AEG
Hiking5.86 Miles   2 Hrs   11 Mns   2.70 mph
1,270 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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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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May 13 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,644
Hiking6.65 Miles 1,595 AEG
Hiking6.65 Miles   2 Hrs   26 Mns   2.79 mph
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Another evening hike with HAZ’s most blocked member. Got started from Pima Canyon and promptly got lost in the parking lot as we decided what exactly we wanted to hike. Chumley not only put together a loop that had us blinded by the late afternoon sun, but somehow managed to seemingly feel like it was uphill 90% of the time. Impressive really. I whined accordingly.

We made our way west on Beacon Hill, Ridgeline, and Mormon Loop/Javelina Canyon. Warm, but a strong breeze kept things comfortable. After Mormon, we went through the tunnel end of Hidden Valley, then up past the crosses to Guadalupe Ridge. Three crosses now, large wood ones, two look newer than the third. Temps cooled nicely after the sun set. East on the Ridge, then finished up on Marcos De Niza.

Nice evening. Good workout. And an abundance of topics for us both to find plenty to complain about.
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May 13 2025
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 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
Mormon Marcos Loop, AZ 
Mormon Marcos Loop, AZ
 
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chumleyTriplogs 2,011
Hiking6.88 Miles 1,482 AEG
Hiking6.88 Miles   2 Hrs   26 Mns   2.83 mph
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Went counterclockwise and it was awful. Ridgeline and Mormon are awful. Guadalupe and Marcos have tons more uphill than they should. Go the other way.

Removed a couple of painted rocks. Did you know if you wipe "love" into toilet paper with your poop, you can leave it wherever you want? It's not trash if there's a positive message on it!
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Two Peaks, AZ 
Two Peaks, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,227
Hiking8.90 Miles 2,072 AEG
Hiking8.90 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   3.51 mph
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Normal route including Two Peaks and Hidden Valley.
Two flats (yesterday), Two Peaks, two snakes! :)
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Apr 16 2025
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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe RidgePhoenix, AZ
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,644
Hiking6.62 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking6.62 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   2.94 mph
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Got started from Pima Canyon at 1800. Chumley and I hadn’t decided which trails we wanted to do, so we headed up Marcos to decide from there. Warm, but some shade. Abundant whining. Continued up Guadalupe Ridge, then dropped into Hidden Valley at Fat Mans Pass. After Hidden Valley we came down Mormon Loop, then finished on the dirt road. Pleasant enough temps by the finish. Good workout hike, and fun to grab a quick evening hike with Chumley before temps get too warm.
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Apr 16 2025
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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe RidgePhoenix, AZ
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Hiking6.78 Miles 1,249 AEG
Hiking6.78 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   2.93 mph
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1st trip
Mercifully not-so-quick night loop starting an hour before sunset on a 92 degree day. Mostly shaded which helped. Even a little breeze later on. Nobody else out there beyond the initial Marcos climb and a single biker on the Pima road. A guy living in his truck in the parking lot seems to be set up for eviction.
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Apr 14 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Beverly Figure 8, AZ 
Beverly Figure 8, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,706
Hiking7.80 Miles 1,280 AEG
Hiking7.80 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   3.39 mph
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beverly figure 8 with hidden valley
busy trails
overcast
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Apr 07 2025
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Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,644
Hiking6.56 Miles 1,046 AEG
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Met Kelly at Pima Cyn at 0730. From the trailhead, we took Beacon Hill trail west, then west on Ridgeline. Continued west on Mormon Loop/Javelina/National. Dropped into Hidden Valley and headed back east. Encountered one lost hiker near the dryfall. He followed us for a moment, then managed to get lost again. Hmmm. Stayed in the wash below Hidden Valley, then finished on Pima Wash. Good workout loop. Fun to see Kelly again!
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Apr 07 2025
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Hiking6.56 Miles 1,046 AEG
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1st trip
met up with linda at pima at 0730
beacon hill, ridgeline, mormon loop, national
hidden valley, where we tried to redirect a guy at the drop off
linda suggested finishing in lower hidden valley and pima wash
i don't do those often, so this was a fun combo
good to catch up with linda - it's been a few weeks
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Mar 19 2025
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Devastation, AZ 
Devastation, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,227
Hiking9.80 Miles 2,218 AEG
Hiking9.80 Miles   2 Hrs   40 Mns   3.72 mph
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1st trip
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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Mar 18 2025
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,706
Hiking7.80 Miles 1,280 AEG
Hiking7.80 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.44 mph
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beverly figure 8 plus hidden valley
workout hike
breezy
quite a few winter visitors out
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Mar 13 2025
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,706
Hiking7.80 Miles 1,280 AEG
Hiking7.80 Miles   2 Hrs   17 Mns   3.42 mph
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did my figure 8 plus hidden valley
got going at 0800
cloudier and windier by the time i finished
quite a few people out
directions to two parties in hidden valley
nice out
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