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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain - 42 members in 460 triplogs have rated this an average 3.8 ( 1 to 5 best )
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Black Rock Canyon loop, AZ 
Black Rock Canyon loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 02 2026
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking5.45 Miles 1,168 AEG
Hiking5.45 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   2.15 mph
1,168 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Desert Classic Trail
Young Man Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pima Canyon Loop - South Mountain
Beverly Canyon Trail
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Met up with Denny and Kelly at San Gabriel at 0630. Made our way over to Desert Classic and towards Young Man/Black Rock Canyon. We started Black Rock Canyon on the east side of the wash, which makes more sense than the official start on the west side. Headed uphill, grateful for the shade and breeze. The official trail tops out on the ridge, then drops into Hidden Valley not far from the tunnel—well signed the entire way. After that, we headed down National, then finished the loop on Beverly/Pima Canyon Loop. Good temps and breeze this morning. Nice workout loop, with moatly good footing going this direction. Always fun to hike with Denny and Kelly!
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Mar 02 2026
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Black Rock Canyon loop, AZ 
Black Rock Canyon loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 02 2026
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,785
Hiking5.45 Miles 1,168 AEG
Hiking5.45 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   2.15 mph
1,168 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
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1st trip
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Desert Classic Trail
Young Man Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pima Canyon Loop - South Mountain
Beverly Canyon Trail
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I joined Linda and surprise guest Kelly for a morning hike at South Mountain. Linda showed us the “new” Black Rock Canyon hike. Still a good climb. Followed it down into Hidden Valley where it ends. Made a loop out of it with National, Beverly, Desert Classic, and Guadalupe Perimeter.
Great temps, trail, and company! Thanks Ladies! Like HAZ, you rock!
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Mar 02 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Black Rock Canyon loop, AZ 
Black Rock Canyon loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 02 2026
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking5.45 Miles 1,168 AEG
Hiking5.45 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   2.15 mph
1,168 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
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1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Desert Classic Trail
Young Man Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pima Canyon Loop - South Mountain
Beverly Canyon Trail
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LindaAnn
Tortoise_Hiker
linda invited me to join her and denny on a south mountain loop
0630 start time at san gabriel
desert classic, young man to hidden valley, national, the dirt road and beverly to finish
nice loop
not many people out
young man has been renamed to black rock canyon and extended into hidden valley on a former use trail
lots of signposts
hadn't seen denny since thanksgiving
nice hiking with you two!
fun times :)
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Feb 28 2026
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe RidgePhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 28 2026
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking6.57 Miles 1,360 AEG
Hiking6.57 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.12 mph
1,360 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 
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Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
Pima Wash - South Mountain
Pima Wash Trail - South Mountain
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Met up with Jill at Pima Cyn at 0600 and headed up Marcos De Niza, then up Guadalupe Ridge. Saw the new signs at the top of what used to be Young Man, but is now Black Rock Canyon Trail. It drops into Hidden Valley near the tunnel and is fully signed. We continued past the new signs and entered Hidden Valley near Fat Man’s Pass. Saw @john10s at this point, going the opposite direction.

Jill and I went down Hidden Valley, then stayed in the wash all the way back to the trailhead. Brushy in places. This route avoids the worst of the crowds. Nice morning!
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Still a lot of flowers in Hidden Valley and Pima Wash, drying out though.
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Feb 18 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Mormon Loop TrailPhoenix, AZ
Mormon Loop Trail
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Feb 18 2026
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
 Hiking6.10 Miles 1,336 AEG
 Hiking6.10 Miles   2 Hrs   2 Mns   3.00 mph
1,336 ft AEG
 
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Mormon Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail
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mormon loop plus hidden valley
not too busy at 0830 start, but more people later on
only had to give one party directions, to fat man's pass
cool, breezy, a few high clouds
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Jan 02 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Beverly to Benchmark, AZ 
Beverly to Benchmark, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 02 2026
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking11.12 Miles 1,934 AEG
Hiking11.12 Miles   3 Hrs   23 Mns   3.34 mph
1,934 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Beverly Canyon Trail
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Mormon Loop Trail
Javelina Canyon Trail
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reentry hike to harvester benchmark from beverly
got going around 0800
there was a lot of MOISTure in the air
quite a few hikers and mountain bikers out on this holiday weekday
good hike, nice weather
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Dec 09 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Beverly Figure 8, AZ 
Beverly Figure 8, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 09 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking7.90 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking7.90 Miles   2 Hrs   24 Mns   3.29 mph
1,300 ft AEG
 
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Beverly Canyon Trail
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
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beverly figure eight plus hidden valley
cool to start, perfect once going uphill
a few people out
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Dec 03 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
San Gabriel RidgePhoenix, AZ
San Gabriel Ridge
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 03 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.56 Miles 1,922 AEG
Hiking8.56 Miles   2 Hrs   41 Mns   3.23 mph
1,922 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
Mormon Loop Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley via San Gabriel
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
Beacon Hill - South Mountain
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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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Dec 01 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Hidden Valley via Mormon TrailPhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail
Phoenix, AZ
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking4.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
1,000 ft AEG
 
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Met up with claud at 0800
Mormon trail, natural tunnel, hidden valley, fat man's pass and back
A couple little side trips
She thinks we did this 15 or 20 years ago
Fun morning, not too crowded until the return on Mormon trail
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Nov 18 2025
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67 female
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 phoenix, az
Mormon Loop TrailPhoenix, AZ
Mormon Loop Trail
Phoenix, AZ
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
 Hiking6.05 Miles 1,336 AEG
 Hiking6.05 Miles
1,336 ft AEG
 
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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
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Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail
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mormon loop with a side of hidden valley
got started around 1000
it was moist
clouds were 8)
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Nov 17 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe RidgePhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge
Phoenix, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking5.92 Miles 1,214 AEG
Hiking5.92 Miles   2 Hrs   51 Mns   2.10 mph
1,214 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
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Got started from Pima Canyon around 0830. Up Marcos, then up Guadalupe Ridge. Dropped down to Hidden Valley at Fat Man’s Pass, then stayed in the wash down to the dirt road. Recent rain has the vegetation growing like crazy. I need to remember to bring some clippers next time I’m hiking the wash. Finished on the road, which I basically the Walmart of hiking trails, but I ignored the nonsense. Nice weather, but I was hoping for more clouds.
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Brittlebush is flowering in a few spots
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Oct 14 2025
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45 female
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 14 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
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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Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Mormon Loop Trail
Javelina Canyon Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pima Wash - South Mountain
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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
Hidden Valley via Pima Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 14 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,785
Hiking7.35 Miles 1,324 AEG
Hiking7.35 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.31 mph
1,324 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Mormon Loop Trail
Javelina Canyon Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pima Wash - South Mountain
Partners partners
LindaAnn
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
San Gabriel Ridge
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 21 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.56 Miles 1,922 AEG
Hiking8.56 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.23 mph
1,922 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   7 linked trail guides
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
Mormon Loop Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley via San Gabriel
Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
Beacon Hill - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
Still warm and moist! Lots of mountain bikers out there. Creosote in bloom. :)
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226105
Jul 11 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ 
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 11 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
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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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley from Buena Vista
National Trail - South Mountain
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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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 chandler,az
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ 
Geronimo - Hidden Valley, AZ
 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking9.58 Miles 2,010 AEG
Hiking9.58 Miles   3 Hrs   4 Mns   3.21 mph
2,010 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
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Geronimo Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Hidden Valley from Buena Vista
National Trail - South Mountain
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trekkin_gecko
Senior summer series continues. Warm and moist. :)
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224665
Jun 08 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Javelina Lollipop, AZ 
Javelina Lollipop, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Jun 08 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
 Hiking7.50 Miles 1,240 AEG
 Hiking7.50 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.31 mph
1,240 ft AEG
 
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Mormon Loop Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
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senior citizen rehab hiking
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
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Javelina Lollipop, AZ 
Javelina Lollipop, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Jun 08 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
 Hiking7.50 Miles 1,240 AEG
 Hiking7.50 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.31 mph
1,240 ft AEG
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Javelina Canyon Trail
Mormon Loop Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
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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
 
Hiking avatar May 29 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
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
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Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Mormon Loop Trail
Javelina Canyon Trail
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Enjoying the relatively cool weather while it lasts. :)
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May 29 2025
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52 male
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 Tempe, AZ
SoMoRning, AZ 
SoMoRning, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 29 2025
chumley • Triplogs 2,039
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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Young Man Trail - South Mountain
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
Pima Wash - South Mountain
Hidden Valley via San Gabriel
San Gabriel Ridge
Partners none no partners
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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