Dysart Trail - Estrella Mtn RP • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMR Pirate EMRP Trails, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Mar 14 2026
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	15.30 Miles	1,181 AEG

Biking - Mtn	15.30 Miles	2 Hrs 17 Mns		7.23 mph
	1,181 ft AEG	10 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Mountain bike ride on Pirate and EMRP trails today. Started from Estrella Foothills Community Park, Sunrise trail, Park Ave to the EMRP Iron Ranger, Crossover trail, then clockwise on Pedersen, Toothaker, Rainbow Valley, Dysart, Butterfield, Gadsden, Toothaker, and then back the way I came on Pedersen, Crossover, Park Ave, and Sunrise. Little windy. Say 17 bikers and no hikers on the trails today.

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230004

Jan 21 2026

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Rainbow Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 21 2026
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Hiking	6.60 Miles	1,014 AEG

Hiking	6.60 Miles	3 Hrs 18 Mns		2.41 mph
	1,014 ft AEG	34 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Saddle Trail - Estrella Mtn RP

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Great hike with Nina this morning at EMRP. Did the Rainbow Valley loop counter clockwise from the Nature Center. Got my first scan of my new Maricopa County Parks Pass 2D barcode. There were a few other hikers out on the trails this morning. Didn't see any bikers.

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228882

Nov 05 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Rainbow Dysart Baseline Loop, AZ

Hiking		Nov 05 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Hiking	7.60 Miles	901 AEG

Hiking	7.60 Miles	2 Hrs 59 Mns		2.73 mph
	901 ft AEG	12 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Saddle Trail - Estrella Mtn RP

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Another great hike on EMRP trails with the Warriors (Nina, Jennifer) this morning. Started at the Nature Center just as the November Beaver Supermoon was setting in the west, we did a counter clockwise loop on Quail, Rainbow Valley, Dysart, Toothaker, Horseshoe, Baseline, and Saddle trails. Saw one biker, a trail runner, and a few other hikers.

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227205

Aug 24 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Bagels EMRP, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Aug 24 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	10.70 Miles	720 AEG

Biking - Mtn	10.70 Miles	1 Hour 49 Mns		8.03 mph
	720 ft AEG	29 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Joined the Bagel Bunch (Doug, Danny, Jane, Joseph, Ken, Venjo) for a ride on Estrella Mountain Regional Park trails this morning. Crazy hazy, hot, and humid, and sunny! Started on Rainbow Valley and did a clockwise loop using Dysart, Butterfield, Gadsden, and Coldwater back to Dysart and Rainbow Valley. No drama on this week's ride. Saw 1 trail runner.

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225499

Aug 17 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Pirate Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Aug 17 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	13.30 Miles	876 AEG

Biking - Mtn	13.30 Miles	2 Hrs 20 Mns		8.77 mph
	876 ft AEG	49 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Been a while since I got to ride with the Bagel Bunch. Today 8 of us set off from Estrella Foothills Community Park on Pirate trails Park Ave over to the EMRP Iron Ranger, into the park on Crossover, Pedersen to Toothaker, briefly on Gadsden, north on Coldwater, west on Dysart, a bit on Rainbow Valley, back over to the Pirate trails, Pirate's Cove, Black Jack, Jumpline, and Sunrise back to the Community Park. We had a tire that refused to hold air until we put a tube in it, a broken off pedal, and a big crash on the Jumpline trail. 100% of the starting riders finished today

Wow, it was humid and hot in the sun. Saw a couple of hikers in EMRP.

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225369

Jul 19 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Dysart Fly Catcher Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Jul 19 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	12.40 Miles	1,068 AEG

Biking - Mtn	12.40 Miles	1 Hour 44 Mns		7.37 mph
	1,068 ft AEG	3 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Been busy and haven't ridden since last Sunday. Did a great loop at EMRP this morning. Surprised to find no one at the entry station at 6:40am on a Saturday morning. Lots of vehicles parked at the Horseshoe (NAVY) trailhead parking area. Started on Horseshoe over to Rainbow Valley, Dysart, Butterfield up and over to Gadsden, Fly Catcher, Gadsden, Butterfield, Cold Water down to check out the new RV park, back around to Horseshoe to the parking lot. Saw 11 hikers and 2 bikers.

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224805

Apr 16 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Trails, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Apr 16 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	13.90 Miles	1,489 AEG

Biking - Mtn	13.90 Miles	3 Hrs		7.51 mph
	1,489 ft AEG	1 Hour 9 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Saddle Trail - Estrella Mtn RP

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No plan ride this morning and ended up at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Parked the van someplace different taking advantage of the shade under the trees amongst the picnic tables along Casey Abbott drive behind the Nature Center. Started with a climb up Quail, Saddle, and Baseline to Rainbow Valley. Met a fellow who was agreeable to partnering up at the Dysart/Rainbow Valley intersection. So, Dan on his Stumpjumper and me on my Trance continued south on Rainbow Valley up the long, arduous climb to the Rainbow Valley high point and drop down to Toothaker. From there, north on Toothaker, Dysart east to Butterfield, south to Gadsden, Flycatcher, Gadsden, Butterfield north, Toothaker, Rainbow Valley, and finally, back on Quail. Had some good breaks chatting with Dan. It sure was a nice day to make a new friend on the trails.

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Feb 03 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Horseshoe Rainbow Gadsden Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Feb 03 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	13.00 Miles	1,195 AEG

Biking - Mtn	13.00 Miles	2 Hrs 7 Mns		7.96 mph
	1,195 ft AEG	29 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Out with the Bagel riders (Ken and Johnny) at EMRP this morning. Parked at Horseshoe and followed that trail to Toothaker, Baseline, Rainbow Valley, Dysart, Butterfield, Gadsden, Toothaker, and back on Horseshoe. Broke a spoke that got wrapped up in my rear brake disk. Felt good today. Saw a bunch of hikers, three mountain bikers, and a terrifyingly angry barking dog with a muzzle.

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221074

Jan 23 2025

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Toothaker Dysart Rainbow Vallley Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 23 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Hiking	4.90 Miles	524 AEG

Hiking	4.90 Miles	2 Hrs 4 Mns		2.65 mph
	524 ft AEG	13 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Maricopa Trail - Estrellas to PIR

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First hike with the Estrella Trailblazers group this morning. Met up at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Rodeo Grounds and the 7 of us were out on the trail by 7:30. Clockwise loop on Toothaker, Dysart, and Rainbow Valley. Found a lone glove on Rainbow Valley and left it at the trailhead. Hopefully it finds it's partner. Saw one couple out on Rainbow. Super fun group to hike with!

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220710

Dec 13 2024

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Guides 73
Routes 1,199
Photos 1,497
Triplogs 1,561

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa Trail - Estrellas to PIR

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 13 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,561

Hiking	15.21 Miles	1,249 AEG

Hiking	15.21 Miles	4 Hrs 46 Mns	3.38 mph
	1,249 ft AEG	16 Mns Break

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Desert Rose Trail

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219735

Dec 07 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Nature Center Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Dec 07 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	11.00 Miles	961 AEG

Biking - Mtn	11.00 Miles	1 Hour 58 Mns		8.15 mph
	961 ft AEG	37 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Met up with the Bagel Bunch (Doug, Ken, Johnny) for a ride at Estrella Mountain Regional Park Competitive Track. Unfortunately, there was an event going on at the Comp Loop and it was closed. Plan B, meet at the Nature Center and ride from there. Rode down the street to Horseshoe and took that over to the rodeo grounds. Then Toothaker to Dysart, Butterfield, Gadsden, Flycatcher, Gadsden, Butterfield back to the rodeo grounds. Short stint on Rainbow Valley and Quail trail back to the Nature Center. Lots of event markers on the trails, but we didn't come across a single event participant. Saw a handful of hikers and a couple of mountain bikers out on the trails this morning.

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219608

Oct 01 2024

mt98dew

Guides 73
Routes 37
Photos 3,639
Triplogs 2,532

56 male

Joined Oct 24 2010
Phoenix,Az

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 01 2024
		mt98dew • Triplogs 2,532

Hiking	6.30 Miles	640 AEG

Hiking	6.30 Miles	1 Hour 40 Mns	3.78 mph
	640 ft AEG

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Early morning hike in the Estrellas. Wanted to get a loop involving the Dysart. Got to the Toothacher TH around 5:30. Went clockwise. Toothacher - Butterfield - Dysart - Rainbow Valley. There are quite a few ups and downs on the Dysart but I enjoy the Butterfield and Rainbow. Timing worked out great. I had the sun to my back or was in the mountain shadows for all the climbs. No wildlife on the trail, but I saw a snake and a roadrunner on the drive through the park.

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218207

Sep 28 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP from EFHS, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Sep 28 2024
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Biking - Mtn	13.20 Miles	914 AEG

Biking - Mtn	13.20 Miles	1 Hour 54 Mns		8.80 mph
	914 ft AEG	24 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Met up with the Bagel Bunch (Doug, Jane, Nick) this morning for a ride into Estrella Mountain Regional Park from Estrella Foothills High School. We made a lasso loop clockwise starting on Park Ave, Crossover, Pedersen, Toothaker, Gadsden, Coldwater, Dysart, Butterfield, Gadsden, Toothaker, Pedersen, Crossover, and Park Ave. Saw a number of hikers and bikers out on the trails this morning.

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218114

Jul 21 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Bagel EMRP Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Jul 21 2024
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Biking - Mtn	16.30 Miles	955 AEG

Biking - Mtn	16.30 Miles	2 Hrs 33 Mns		8.81 mph
	955 ft AEG	42 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Met up with the Bagel Bunch (Doug, Jenn, Joseph, Venjo) for a loop through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Saw some bikers and hikers out on the park trails. Steamy with no cloud cover this morning.

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216821

May 18 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Desert Rose, AZ

Biking - Mtn		May 18 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	15.40 Miles	1,401 AEG

Biking - Mtn	15.40 Miles	2 Hrs		7.90 mph
	1,401 ft AEG	3 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Desert Rose Trail

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Pretty warm this morning, like 79 degrees at 6:30 in the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Rodeo Grounds parking lot. Nice cloud cover and a stiff breeze kept the temps manageable. From the trailhead, took the short connector over to Gadsden, then Desert Rose to the PIR parking lot and back, Gadsden to Flycatcher back to Gadsden, Butterfield UP to Dysart to Toothaker and back to the parking lot. Saw 7 hikers and 3 bikers. Kept the pace reasonable and did lots of climbing. Made it up the crazy steep tech section on Butterfield, big grins! First ride on new Fox MTB shoes.

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Apr 06 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Tooth Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Apr 06 2024
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Biking - Mtn	13.30 Miles	1,448 AEG

Biking - Mtn	13.30 Miles	1 Hour 50 Mns		7.53 mph
	1,448 ft AEG	4 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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I was moving pretty slow this morning, but once I munched down on some tasty Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, I felt a strong urge to do some climbing. Drove over to Estrella Mountain Regional Park Rodeo Grounds and jumped on Rainbow Valley trail. Took that all the way to Toothaker, then south to Gadsden for just a bit, north on the freshly graded Coldwater trail, east on Dysart, south on Butterfield back to Gadsden, east to Flycatcher, back on Gadsden to Butterfield back to the Rodeo Grounds. Saw bunches of hikers, and the cutest father/young son out on bikes cheering me on

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Feb 21 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Rainbow Toothaker Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Feb 21 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	7.10 Miles	620 AEG

Biking - Mtn	7.10 Miles	54 Mns		8.04 mph
	620 ft AEG	1 Min Break	10 LBS Pack

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Busy morning. Managed to get out for a ride. Went to Estrella Mountain Regional Park to use my new Maricopa County Parks Pass with a super long number. I suppose that it is only just one digit longer than last year, but like the ranger said at the entrance station, now it's like a phone number. Parked in the Navy lot and took Horseshoe to Rainbow Valley counter clockwise, Dysart, Toothaker, and back on Horseshoe to complete the lollipop, delicious.

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Jan 16 2024

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Big Question Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Jan 16 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	11.10 Miles	1,175 AEG

Biking - Mtn	11.10 Miles	1 Hour 36 Mns		7.24 mph
	1,175 ft AEG	4 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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Lunch ride at EMRP today. Rainbow Valley hills have been cleaned up a bit with a bunch of new water bars. First time riding southbound on Coldwater, the rocks weren't as bad as I was expecting. Saw loads of hikers, 6 bikers, and a pair of horseback riders.

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Dec 26 2023

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

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Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Toothaker Flycatcher Loop, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Dec 26 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	10.80 Miles	1,020 AEG

Biking - Mtn	10.80 Miles	2 Hrs 9 Mns		8.42 mph
	1,020 ft AEG	52 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Lunch ride with Zach and Chris. Park was busy today. First time I cleaned the nasty climbs on the southern portion of Toothaker. Evidence of trail work being completed on Rainbow Valley, Dysart, and Toothaker.

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Oct 21 2023

Routes 197
Photos 7,492
Triplogs 1,858

58 male

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Goodyear, AZ

EMRP Loop MTB, AZ

Biking - Mtn		Oct 21 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,858

Biking - Mtn	13.10 Miles	921 AEG

Biking - Mtn	13.10 Miles	2 Hrs		8.73 mph
	921 ft AEG	30 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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