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Lost Ranch Ruins Trail - 27 members in 827 triplogs have rated this an average 3.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 03 2025
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45 female
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
Ruins & wash, AZ 
Ruins & wash, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 03 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,679
Hiking3.57 Miles 403 AEG
Hiking3.57 Miles   1 Hour   37 Mns   2.41 mph
403 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 
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Short hike with the dog. She seems to finally think it is just cool enough for outdoor activity. Up to the ruins and took the wash back, which she likes. Plenty of wildlife today.
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Nov 15 2025
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45 female
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,679
Hiking8.24 Miles 1,717 AEG
Hiking8.24 Miles   3 Hrs   24 Mns   2.46 mph
1,717 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Late afternoon hike. Up Ruins, east on National, Goat Hill, then down Pyramid. Occasional sprinkles. A little warm, but there was a decent breeze a lot of the way. More and more downed saguaros, barrels, and ocotillo.
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Nov 09 2025
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 Phoenix, AZ
Lost Ranch, AZ 
Lost Ranch, AZ
 
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astrobrewer • Triplogs 208
Hiking3.11 Miles 549 AEG
Hiking3.11 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.36 mph
549 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
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Just a short evening hike to the Lost Ranch with my wife. I had done a longer hike earlier in the day [ popup triplog ] , and it was interesting how the insect activity changes from morning to evening. In the morning there were little grasshoppers everywhere. Hoping and flying as I approached. There were no grasshoppers in the evening. Instead there were lots of little moths. Especially around the creosote bushes that are in bloom. There was a cloud of moths flying from flower to flower. About one inch long, plain, grayish moths. There were some of these moths around other blooming plants, but especially the creosote bushes. All up and down the trail.
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Nov 03 2025
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Bees Knees LoopPhoenix, AZ
Bees Knees Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,679
Hiking6.54 Miles 1,689 AEG
Hiking6.54 Miles   3 Hrs   1 Min   2.23 mph
1,689 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Decent enough workout loop. Bursera has some new erosion, of course. Not terrible for hiking, but probably sucks on a bike. National was mostly okay. Ruins has some new loose rock, but was actually not as bad as I thought it would be. It’s in better shape than the other Lost trails.

More flies than mosquitoes. Plenty of grasshoppers. A few caterpillars. Parking lot was full, but didn’t see many hikers. High clouds were nice.
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Oct 19 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   39 Mns   3.15 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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met john at pyramid at 0600
pyramid to goat hill, west on national, down ruins
all of the trails had some erosion, but the condition of ruins put it back on my avoid list
temps were great, still a good hike
thanks, john
jj sighting when we finished
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Oct 19 2025
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 chandler,az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   39 Mns   3.15 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Beautiful morning for a hike. Trail erosion throughout from the last storm. Haven't seen the likes in a decade. Ran into JJ again in the parking lot as we finished. :)
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Sep 26 2025
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68 male
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 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 26 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   21 Mns   3.57 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Got in a hike before the rain began. :)
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Sep 17 2025
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67 female
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Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
Hiking10.85 Miles 2,407 AEG
Hiking10.85 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   3.18 mph
2,407 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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met john at pyramid at 0545
pyramid, kiwanis, las lomitas, ranger, goat hill, ruins
good combo
had cloud cover and a breeze most of the hike
saw jj as we finished
na beers after
thanks john
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Sep 17 2025
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 chandler,az
Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking10.85 Miles 2,407 AEG
Hiking10.85 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   3.18 mph
2,407 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Kelly was dying for some Las Lomitas! :)
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Aug 15 2025
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
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Some erosion after the rain last night. :)
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Jul 19 2025
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Gila Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,679
Hiking6.45 Miles 1,449 AEG
Hiking6.45 Miles   3 Hrs   4 Mns   2.22 mph
1,449 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
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Short loop with Jill this morning. Got started about 0510. West on Gila, up the end of Bursera. East on National, down Ruins. Warm, but a decent breeze at times.
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Jul 13 2025
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Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   33 Mns   3.28 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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pyramid, national, ruins
stop at goat hill of course
decent morning
more people out than usual
good hike, thanks john
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Jul 13 2025
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 chandler,az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   33 Mns   3.28 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Senior tour continues. Nice little breeze. Good hike. Thanks Kelly. :)
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Jul 04 2025
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Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
Hiking10.85 Miles 2,407 AEG
Hiking10.85 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   3.16 mph
2,407 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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john and i set off from pyramid at 0500
we usually go up pyramid then decide on a combo
i wanted to hit las lomitas in celebration of july 4th, we we did a loop with kiwanis and ranger
a stop at goat hill and finish on ruins
quite a few people out early
good hike, thanks john
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Jul 04 2025
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Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking10.85 Miles 2,407 AEG
Hiking10.85 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   3.16 mph
2,407 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Kelly had a strong yearning for Las Lomitas, so there is no saying no. Nice to have a little change of pace. Good workout hike. Moist. :)
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Jun 13 2025
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Pyramid Loop, AZ 
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   3.24 mph
1,800 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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met john at pyramid at 0500
pyramid, national, goat hill, ruins
saw just two people until we were almost done
temps were fine, had a nice breeze at times
best descent on ruins i've had yet - there's been some trail work
thanks, john
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Pyramid Loop, AZ 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   3.24 mph
1,800 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Senior rehab hike. Saw a jackalope. Thanks Kelly! :)
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Jun 11 2025
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Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   31 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Parked on the street as the gate wasn't open yet. Saw a bunny and a dead snake. Quiet morning. :)
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May 24 2025
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Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Mornings are still nice. Beautiful sunrise. :)
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Apr 23 2025
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,679
Hiking5.03 Miles 1,271 AEG
Hiking5.03 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   2.58 mph
1,271 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Another day, another workout hike. Got started around 0800. Once again, school/practice schedules limited my hiking time. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine. Hot. Didn’t feel as tired as Monday morning. West on National, then down Ruins. Quite a few cars in the lot, but I didn’t see many people.
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