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Scholz Lake - 3 members in 9 triplogs have rated this an average 4.7 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Aug 08 2021
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52 male
 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
Sunflower Scholz, AZ 
Sunflower Scholz, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 08 2021
chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking3.89 Miles 226 AEG
Hiking3.89 Miles   2 Hrs   20 Mns   2.31 mph
226 ft AEG      39 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
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Scholz Lake
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BiFrost
dyellab
jillyonanadventure
John9L
It was yellas bday weekend so we headed north for some fun times and lazy walks in the woods. With all the rain, I was surprised that Sunflower was not full. I guess it goes to show just how dry it has been for it to have all been absorbed. I was also surprised with the ferocity of the mosquitoes. Apparently their eggs can survive years of drought and then all hatch at exactly the same time when the rain finally arrives. I have never experienced such an abundance of the virus spreaders in Arizona before. Our masks were not effective and we've all tested positive for West Nile, Zika, Dengue, Malaria, and Chikungunya.
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Aug 22 2020
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53 male
 Joined Mar 10 2008
 Phoenix, AZ
Scholz LakeFlagstaff, AZ
Scholz Lake
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 22 2020
Eric85373 • Triplogs 9
Hiking2.52 Miles 67 AEG
Hiking2.52 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.52 mph
67 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Mary and I packed up the pups and headed for Scholz Lake. The drive up I-17 was a bit busy but otherwise pleasant. After the obligatory pit stop at Cordes Junction, we next stopped at the Pilot truck stop in Bellemont, which is very nice. BTW, I-40 is Semi-Truck Central. Yikes. Often we were the only passenger vehicle in sight.

Anyway, after the lovely drive along Garland Prairie Road, which is fine for all vehicles, we carefully navigated bumpy FR-62 and got to the trailhead around 10:45 or so and started the hike. The trail is just to the left of the sign and starts off rocky and narrow for a little while until it opens out onto a great view of the lake, which looked full to my untrained eye. Clumps of cattails lined the shore with tall green grasses behind those. The area is fairly open but with still plenty of trees for shade. The weather was perfect, warm and not hot, with a pleasant cool breeze. We wandered up and back the west shore, snapping pictures and letting the dogs lead the way.

On our only break, we spotted what looked like a bald eagle. It flew across the lake away from us and settled into a tree on the opposite shore, like the Stellar's Jay on our last trip, too far away to get a picture. On our way back, a group with binoculars confirmed that it was a bald eagle and it had a nest with a baby bird in that tree.

Storm clouds were threatening from the northeast when we returned to the trailhead around 1:00. We stopped on the way to I-40 for a nice shady picnic lunch of fried chicken, baked beans, pasta salad, cherries, Cheetos and cookies. The storm hit when we were eastbound on I-40 with lightning, thunder, torrential rain and occasional hail and stayed with us to Flagstaff. Then it was back to the Phoenix Inferno after a great day in the high country.

PS - bonus points to anyone who remembers the Phoenix Inferno.

PPS - Absolutely loved Garland Prairie, and especially the dark dense forest along the road closer to I-40. I can imagine those being quite spooky after dark.
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Jun 13 2020
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52 male
 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
I know nothing, AZ 
I know nothing, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 13 2020
chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking3.58 Miles 370 AEG
Hiking3.58 Miles   2 Hrs   12 Mns   1.92 mph
370 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
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Scholz Lake
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Camped in the area and had to visit Klink's incompetent understudy. Saw a couple of people fishing. Wanted to stay for sunset with beautiful clouds setting up, but opted for a nap back at camp instead. Always a winner!
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[ checklist ]  Coot  Donkey  Great Blue Heron
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Jul 13 2019
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 Guides 94
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 Photos 22,055
 Triplogs 1,993

52 male
 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
Scholz LakeFlagstaff, AZ
Scholz Lake
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 13 2019
chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking3.56 Miles 335 AEG
Hiking3.56 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   2.09 mph
335 ft AEG      37 Mns Break
 
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Jaxbe22
This is one of my favorites. There were actually a couple of groups near the dam, and some people fishing at the far end of the lake. The water was as high as I've seen it, and required some extra effort to get around the two inlets. It rained for a few minutes, which was pleasant.
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[ checklist ]  Double-crested Cormorant  Great Blue Heron
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Aug 19 2018
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 Guides 94
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 Photos 22,055
 Triplogs 1,993

52 male
 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
Scholz LakeFlagstaff, AZ
Scholz Lake
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 19 2018
chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking2.52 Miles 67 AEG
Hiking2.52 Miles   1 Hour   31 Mns   1.94 mph
67 ft AEG      13 Mns Break
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Despite what some others might think, I have always liked this lake. I managed a pleasant and leisurely pre-nap stroll around the circumference while taking too many photos. Seems like the water level could be a couple of feet higher which would extend the two forks a bit. Saw a bald eagle, but couldn't get a photo. Plenty of other birds out enjoying the day too.
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  San Francisco Mountains - Kachina Peaks Wilderness  Scholz Lake  Sitgreaves Mountain
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Aug 10 2017
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 Guides 7
 Routes 72
 Photos 14,456
 Triplogs 627

62 female
 Joined Aug 19 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Summer HAZFest 2017, AZ 
Summer HAZFest 2017, AZ
 
Car Camping avatar Aug 10 2017
outdoor_lover • Triplogs 627
Car Camping
Car Camping4 Days         
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   8 linked trail guides
Red Mountain Trail #159
White Horse Lake Trail #33
Canyon Overlook Trail #70
Dogtown Lake Trail #44
Scholz Lake
Sycamore Canyon Rim Loop
JD Dam
Summit Mountain Trail - Williams
Partners 16 partners
HAZ - Event
amy1300
BiFrost
chumley
GrottoGirl
Hikergirl81
jacobemerick
John9L
LindaAnn
nonot
Oneradchic22
Oregon_Hiker
reynchr
rpaietta
te_wa
The_N
Tough_Boots
Better Late than Never I guess... :sweat:

I did 9 Hikes on this Trip, but I decided to just do the one Photoset with the Camping, Driving and Highlights from 8 Short Hikes and a longer one, that turned just a Tad Epic in the last 4 Miles... I went up on Thursday, and hit a couple of Areas in Flag before getting to Camp after Dark.... I headed for the Barn on Sunday, although from Camp, I think it took me about 3 1/2 Hours to get to Flag because of some pretty Sweet Storm and Sunset Action along the Way....

Chumley always puts on a Great Event and his Attention to Detail is Unrivaled. Nonot's Fires with Chumley's Wood Contributions did not Disappoint. It was Great to see Old Friends again and Meet some of the Newer HAZ Faces out there... Thanks for Organizing this Todd...

Awesome Weekend with Good People and Sweet Hikes and some Amazing Wildlife along the Way... What did the Fox say? "Na Na, Nana Na! You didn't get a Photo of me!" ](*,)
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[ checklist ]  Common Mullein
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 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  American Bullfrog  Badger  Great Blue Heron  Madrean Alligator Lizard  Mule Deer  Osprey  Rock Squirrel
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 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Sunset
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Aug 02 2011
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 Guides 5
 Photos 1,229
 Triplogs 181

female
 Joined Mar 18 2008
 Flagstaff, AZ
Scholz LakeFlagstaff, AZ
Scholz Lake
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 02 2011
fotogirl53 • Triplogs 181
Hiking2.00 Miles 29 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
29 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
The perimeter hike is open now. First trip out to see the wildlife. The road is a little rough with some washed out areas, but a passenger car can still make it. There was a large group camping off the road and they decided to hike the lake right behind me. They were loud and had 2 dogs off leash, which managed to scare off the birds. At least they didn't hike all the way to the back. The monsoon moved in quickly so I had to abort my perimeter hike. Saw the cormorants, some herons and some mallards.
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Aug 08 2010
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 Guides 5
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 Triplogs 181

female
 Joined Mar 18 2008
 Flagstaff, AZ
Scholz LakeFlagstaff, AZ
Scholz Lake
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 08 2010
fotogirl53 • Triplogs 181
Hiking1.50 Miles 29 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles   3 Hrs      0.50 mph
29 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Back to attempt the entire trip around the lake. Much better weather today. Found the heron nest again, and a troop of turkey vultures. Also found what they were looking at--a dead coyote. Saw a bald eagle, too. The water is flowing into both arms of the lake. The water is higher than I've ever seen it. The fence is down on the north arm, but didn't see any cows around the lake. What's with the mushrooms on the stumps?! Are the squirrels sun-drying them?
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 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fly Agaric Mushroom
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 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Bald Eagle  Double-crested Cormorant  Great Blue Heron  Red-Winged Blackbird  Turkey Vulture
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 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Informational/Interpretive Sign
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Aug 01 2010
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 Guides 5
 Photos 1,229
 Triplogs 181

female
 Joined Mar 18 2008
 Flagstaff, AZ
Scholz LakeFlagstaff, AZ
Scholz Lake
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 01 2010
fotogirl53 • Triplogs 181
Hiking2.00 Miles
Hiking2.00 Miles   3 Hrs      0.67 mph
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Opening day of being able to hike all around the lake. Clouds and mist all around, but the rain held off. Lots of cormorants and blue herons. Hiked back to the heron nests and got some pictures. Decided not to hike all the way around when I started to hear thunder. Made it back around the south end, where water is running into the lake.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fendler's Sandwort  Water-Plantain
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Double-crested Cormorant  Great Blue Heron  Red-tailed Hawk
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average hiking speed 1.71 mph

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