Sunrise Trail - MSP • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 23 2025
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 856

Hiking	10.51 Miles	1,758 AEG

Hiking	10.51 Miles	4 Hrs 47 Mns	2.21 mph
	1,758 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Started from Lost Dog and hiked to the end of Andrews-Kinsey and turned around. Had shade for the most part on the ascent up the Sunrise Trail. the Andrew-Kinsey has more uphills than I remember, but they aren't bad. The last climb was right away after the turnaround and it was ok. The heat was kicking on the last couple miles, even going downhill.

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Jun 06 2025

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.73 Miles	1,375 AEG

Hiking	6.73 Miles	3 Hrs 12 Mns	2.46 mph
	1,375 ft AEG	28 Mns Break

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Sunrise Peak from 145th Street

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It has been a while since I have done this hike so I decided to do it today.

The east entrance to the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in the Fountain Hills Preserve has been rerouted, so I went on the reroute today. The reroute lengthens this hike by about 0.3 miles, but it moderates the rate of ascent somewhat on the first part of the hike.

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May 19 2025

Jackluminous

Guides 1
Routes 262
Photos 864
Triplogs 266

51 male

Joined Mar 24 2021
Tucson, AZ

Sunrise Peak from 145th Street

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 19 2025
		Jackluminous • Triplogs 266

Hiking	4.06 Miles	1,218 AEG

Hiking	4.06 Miles	2 Hrs 18 Mns	2.68 mph
	1,218 ft AEG	47 Mns Break

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Much less trafficked on a Monday, making for a better hiker-to-lizard sighting ratio. The summit was pleasant and relatively quiet, I had it to myself for much of my time there. The haze from all the wind and smog was thick enough to obscure South Mountain, so that was gross.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Saguaros are blooming

Oct 27 2024

Nightstalker

Routes 189
Photos 7,236
Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 27 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Hiking	4.10 Miles	1,328 AEG

Hiking	4.10 Miles	2 Hrs 31 Mns		2.12 mph
	1,328 ft AEG	35 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Met up with the Harem (Dan, Carey, Christina) at the Albertsons on Via Linda to car pool down to the tiny parking lot at Sunrise trail and surprised to find a space waiting for us. Up and back. Nice breeze and hot sun. Lots of hikers, but all very polite. Fountain Hill fountain was fountaining. Delicious post hike treats at Albertsons.

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Jul 10 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.30 Miles	1,363 AEG

Hiking	6.30 Miles	2 Hrs 53 Mns	2.47 mph
	1,363 ft AEG	20 Mns Break

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It was a hot and sunny morning with very little wind, and I am glad that I started early.

Route scout flat-lined a couple of time for some reason. I used a tablet computer that stayed in my backpack on airplane mode for the entire hike, so I am not sure what caused the malfunction. It wasn't like I have never done this hike, so I adjusted the distance to what it should be.

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Jun 26 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 26 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.24 Miles	1,426 AEG

Hiking	6.24 Miles	2 Hrs 55 Mns	2.51 mph
	1,426 ft AEG	26 Mns Break

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I started the hike at 5:00 AM and was in shade for about 1/2 way up to Sunrise Peak, but it was sunny thereafter.

It is definitely summertime now!

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[ checklist ] Four Peaks

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Jun 03 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 03 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.35 Miles	1,486 AEG

Hiking	6.35 Miles	3 Hrs 5 Mns	2.32 mph
	1,486 ft AEG	21 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Four Peaks Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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I stayed close to home this morning. I only saw 2 other people on the hike.

I could see lots of smoke from the Adams Fire, which isn't too far east of Fountain Hills. Fortunately for Fountain Hill residents, the fire seems to be heading north instead of west.

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[ checklist ] Fire - Wildfire Smoke

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Feb 10 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Fountain Hills,

Adero Super Loop II, AZ

Hiking		Feb 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	21.86 Miles	3,505 AEG

Hiking	21.86 Miles	9 Hrs 40 Mns	2.51 mph
	3,505 ft AEG	58 Mns Break

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Windgate Pass Trail - MSP

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Coachwhip Trail - MMRP

Windmill Trail - MSP

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

Paradise Trail - MSP

Quartz Trail - MSP

Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook

Old Jeep Trail - MSP

Ringtail Trail - MSP

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It was a nice day for a long hike, so I decided to do this one, which is a variation of a similar hike that I did last month.

This is a big CCW loop that starts and ends at the Adero Canyon TH. The loop goes through 3 different preserves and uses 17 different trails. The trails in the Fountain Hills Preserve are definitely the best ones on this hike!

There were a few people out on the trails in the Scottsdale Preserve, but I did not see anyone in the Fountain Hills Preserve or the Maricopa County Regional Park.

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[ checklist ] Mazatzal Mountains Thompson Peak

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Jan 22 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Fountain Hills,

Adero Super Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 22 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	19.62 Miles	3,264 AEG

Hiking	19.62 Miles	8 Hrs 30 Mns	2.58 mph
	3,264 ft AEG	53 Mns Break

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Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

Prospector Trail - MSP

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

Gateway Loop Trail - MSP

Paradise Trail - MSP

Quartz Trail - MSP

Old Jeep Trail - MSP

Ringtail Trail - MSP

McDowell Mountain Mother Lode

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I decided to take advantage of a nice hiking day and do this long loop again.

Weather was near perfect for me: cool and cloudy.

There weren't very many people out on the trails today. I did not see anyone out in the Fountain Hills Preserve.

Trails are much nicer in the Fountain Hills Preserve than in the Scottsdale Preserve.

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Dec 20 2023

pseudalpine

Guides 59
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Triplogs 1,290

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Arizona

McDowell Mountain Mother Lode

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 20 2023
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	13.98 Miles	5,051 AEG

Hiking	13.98 Miles	6 Hrs 21 Mns	2.32 mph
	5,051 ft AEG	20 Mns Break

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Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP

East End Peak - MSP

East End Trail - MSP

Windgate Pass Trail - MSP

Drinkwater Peak - MSP

Peak 3515 - MSP

Thompson Peak Trail - MSP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

Peak 3702 - MSP

Peak 3804 - MSP

Sunrise Peak from 145th Street

Sunrise Trail Equestrian Spur - MSP

Tom's Thumb TH to Sunrise TH

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That was a barn burner!

I've been thinking about this hike for a few years and finally completed it in the rain today. I'll admit that thesnake lit a fire underneath me to get it done. Thanks for the TL @thesnakefromthelemma. I completed it the easier direction though, so I'll have to go back and hike it south to north like he did. One thing this hike reminded me of was that Sunrise is a really wimpy peak compared to the rest of the McDowell Mountain range.

Much of this route also was familiar to the Torote Loops in the Sierra Estrella range. Could be a five star route except for all those god-damned jets overhead constantly!

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[ checklist ] Drinkwater Peak 3914 Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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Nov 23 2023

trekkin_gecko

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	10.00 Miles	1,978 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	3 Hrs 42 Mns	2.86 mph
	1,978 ft AEG	12 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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	DixieFlyer	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	LindaAnn
	rayhuston	Tortoise_Hiker

12th time we've done a sunrise peak hike on thanksgiving, 2nd time from adero canyon trailhead
pretty sure we all prefer this approach
got started close to 0630 viewing a beautiful sunrise
a few other hikers on the peak, where we took a short break and some photos
jj, john and i decided on the over & back
trail didn't seem as crowded as it has in the recent past
cool temps and cloud cover made for great hiking conditions
nice to see everyone, including first timer @dixieflyer
happy thanksgiving, y'all

*mileage is from john's watch, elevation is from my track last year

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Nov 23 2023

johnlp

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	10.00 Miles	1,978 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	3 Hrs 42 Mns	2.86 mph
	1,978 ft AEG	12 Mns Break

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	DixieFlyer	JuanJaimeiii
	LindaAnn	rayhuston
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko

12th annual Thanksgiving Day hike to Sunrise Peak.
Good to see old friends, and nice to have Wade (DixieFlyer) join us.
Beautiful sunrise as we got started. Cool and breezy made for excellent hiking conditions.
Lots of good trail chat today. Fun day.
Thanks for driving JJ.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Sep 04 2023

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 04 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.56 Miles	1,198 AEG

Hiking	6.56 Miles	2 Hrs 33 Mns	2.81 mph
	1,198 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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I decided to stay close to home and do this early morning hike on Labor Day.

It was about 10 degrees cooler at the start than it has been, plus there was a decent breeze blowing.

There weren't too many people out on the trails on this holiday morning.

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Aug 31 2023

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 31 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.51 Miles	1,171 AEG

Hiking	6.51 Miles	2 Hrs 44 Mns	2.71 mph
	1,171 ft AEG	20 Mns Break

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With the hot weather continuing I decided to do this hike again. There wasn't much of a breeze blowing, but cloud cover kept the sun at bay until I got to the hitching post.

I saw my first rattler of the year on the way back.

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Jul 26 2023

Guides 99
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Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 26 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.53 Miles	1,175 AEG

Hiking	6.53 Miles	2 Hrs 46 Mns	2.67 mph
	1,175 ft AEG	19 Mns Break

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Sunrise Peak from 128th Street

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It was another warm morning, so I decided to stay close to home.

When I got to Sunrise Peak one person was up there, and she was the only person that I saw all morning.

There was smoke to be seen off to the east from the Diamond Fire.

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[ checklist ] Smoke Sunrise

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Jul 23 2023

pseudalpine

Guides 59
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Sunrise Peak from 128th Street

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	10.21 Miles	1,659 AEG

Hiking	10.21 Miles	3 Hrs 12 Mns	3.44 mph
	1,659 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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Ringtail Trail - MSP

Lost Dog Wash Access Trail - MSP

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Now I know why most of the previously posted triplogs embellish completing the Lost Dog Wash Access Trail. It's because it sucks. Literally it's a sandy and rocky wash, not a trail. Linking it is just triplog minutiae to most, suppose I should've done the same?! When we returned to the car, coincidentally Plush by STP was playing on the radio.

And I feel, and I feel
When the dogs begin to smell her
Will she smell alone?
When the dogs do find her
Got time, time, to wait for tomorrow
To find it
To find it
To find it

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Jul 23 2023

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
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Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

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Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	11.11 Miles	2,200 AEG

Hiking	11.11 Miles	3 Hrs 52 Mns	2.99 mph
	2,200 ft AEG	9 Mns Break

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Peak 3098 Spur Trail - FHP

North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

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johnlp

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john and i got going from adero canyon trailhead around 0440
headlamps for ten minutes
nice sunrise along andrews kinsey trail
shared sunrise peak with three other people
back on andrews kinsey to the western loop trail
hit the little peak at the saddle, then down to promenade
did a modified sonoran loop combo, cutting to lower sonoran trail on the north crossover
finished up on promenade
temps were fine with the early start
had a breeze at times and a bit of cloud cover
my mileage was quite a bit less than john's, splitting the difference
save/share aeg seemed low, using an average estimate on that too
this was a nice combo and i would do it again with the full sonoran loop
we ran into @dixieflyer as he was going up andrews kinsey to sunrise
nice to see you again wade

breakfast at dj's after the hike, home by 1015
thanks, john
good times!

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Jul 23 2023

johnlp

Guides 1
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Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

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Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.22 Miles	2,200 AEG

Hiking	11.22 Miles	3 Hrs 52 Mns	3.02 mph
	2,200 ft AEG	9 Mns Break

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Peak 3098 Spur Trail - FHP

North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

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Kelly suggested hiking from Adero, which sounded like a nice break from Somo.
Pretty dark out there when we started, so we used our headlamps for a brief while. Seemed a little cooler than yesterday, but with a bit more humidity.
We started by hiking up Sunrise Peak then took Western Loop north making a loop out of the Sonoran and Promenade trails. All nice trails out here.
Ran into @dixieflyer on his way to the peak. Good to see you Wade.
Saw a baby tiger rattlesnake on the top of Peak 3098.
Coffee and breakfast for the birthday girl after the hike. Good times. Thanks Kelly.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Jul 23 2023

Guides 99
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Triplogs 1,374

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Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.52 Miles	1,176 AEG

Hiking	6.52 Miles	2 Hrs 42 Mns	2.59 mph
	1,176 ft AEG	11 Mns Break

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Sunrise Peak from 124th Lost Dog Trailhead

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With the heat wave still going I decided to do this hike again today. I pulled in the TH at 5:25 and one vehicle was there.

On the way to Sunrise Peak I ran into two professional hikers, none other than @johnlp and @trekkin_gecko. It was good to see you two again!

There was a decent breeze between the hitching post saddle and Sunrise Peak, which was welcome.

The trails weren't crowded by any means, but there were more people out than I typically see during the week.

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Jul 19 2023

pseudalpine

Guides 59
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Arizona

Sunrise Peak from 124th Lost Dog Trailhead

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 19 2023
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	6.58 Miles	1,406 AEG

Hiking	6.58 Miles	2 Hrs	3.46 mph
	1,406 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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