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Hayden Butte Summit (HBP) - 26 members in 86 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Mar 15 2025
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Tempe Butte - Tempe HP, AZ 
Tempe Butte - Tempe HP, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 15 2025
DixieFlyerTriplogs 1,376
Hiking1.86 Miles 348 AEG
Hiking1.86 Miles      46 Mns   2.48 mph
348 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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This was a hike to the summit of Tempe Butte, aka Hayden Butte, the high point of the town of Tempe.

I parked at a public parking lot at the Rio Salado Rowing Club. From there I walked across Tempe Town Lake and then made my way to the trail/path leading to the summit. The slick rocks at the top were slippery from overnight rains, and the wet soles on my shoes didn't help with traction. I gingerly made my way to the highest boulder, and used five points of contact to drop back down to the trail.

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This is the first time in a while that I have walked on city streets. If you ask me, things are more civilized out in remote wilderness areas.
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Aug 31 2024
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male
 Joined Jan 01 2023
 Arizona
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 31 2024
pseudalpineTriplogs 1,290
Hiking1.36 Miles 351 AEG
Hiking1.36 Miles      30 Mns   2.72 mph
351 ft AEG
 
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Jun 25 2024
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 25 2024
trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking4.77 Miles 447 AEG
Hiking4.77 Miles   1 Hour   54 Mns   2.75 mph
447 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
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claud and i decided to go up hayden butte
neither of us had been up there in years
parked under the 202, mill to the trail
took a little break on the summit
nice sunrise :)
took the long way back around tempe town lake
cloud cover was nice
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Apr 30 2024
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48 male
 Joined Jun 09 2009
 Mesa, AZ
A Mountain Challenge, AZ 
A Mountain Challenge, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 30 2024
cw50mustTriplogs 334
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I completed the "A" Mountain Challenge. The challenge started mid March and Ran through the end of April. I just thought it would be fun to do. Hayden Butte is close to my house and do it often anyway, especially on days when I need something quick. The first 2 weeks I did it casually getting 6 climbs in. Then as I was logging them, I realized there was a goal of 40. So I really picked up the pace. I started doing 2 climbs each trip and 3 climbs on one trip. I finished with more than a week to spare. Got 5 more in there before the end so I totaled 45 climbs on that goal of 40.

This was a lot fun, more than I thought it would be. I could obviously just go do this whenever, but having the goal set and a time limit really motivated me. I did it in the rain, I did it when it was 95*, I did it while the Pat's run was happening. I missed out on doing it after dark though. I also saw a chuckwalla, surprised they exist given its urban land locked status. This cost $25, but I got a T shirt and earned 3 gift cards, oh and the city of Tempe got probably another $25 in parking meter fees.
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Jan 15 2024
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Papago A Mountain, AZ 
Papago A Mountain, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 15 2024
The_EagleTriplogs 2,762
Hiking7.33 Miles 578 AEG
Hiking7.33 Miles   2 Hrs   8 Mns   3.44 mph
578 ft AEG
 
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I was Kelly's latest victim for the Papago pounding. Good conversations, great weather and a track I'd never been on before... what? Plenty of people out, but not too crazy.

I bid Kelly adieu and went to hit up another one I'd never done before. I paid my $3.00 to park in the Mission Palms North Lot. It being MLK day, with people off work and kids out of school, it was crowded. Paved and steep to start, rocky to finish. Not quite sure why there's a locked gate at the top. I'm glad I got this one done, but it's a one and done
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Aug 02 2023
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male
 Joined Jan 01 2023
 Arizona
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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pseudalpineTriplogs 1,290
Hiking0.82 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking0.82 Miles      18 Mns   2.73 mph
300 ft AEG
 
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Tempe Town Lake 76-100% full 76-100% full
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May 21 2021
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 21 2021
BobPTriplogs 3,213
Hiking1.40 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles      50 Mns   1.68 mph
582 ft AEG
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It was fun catching up with Denny. Yesterday, I asked him how much water I would need and if shorts were ok. He never answered me so I brought 6 quarts. My first time hiking this one. I give it an A.
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May 21 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking1.40 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking1.40 Miles      50 Mns   1.68 mph
582 ft AEG
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I hit lap 40 and 41. 40 was my target so mission accomplished! BobP joined me for the hike and bought lunch! What a treat LoL Was great to see you Bob!! Like HAZ, you rock!!!
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May 17 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      55 Mns   2.18 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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May 11 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking1.00 Miles 291 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles      36 Mns   1.67 mph
291 ft AEG
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One lap with my granddaughter Lily. ❤️☺️
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May 08 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking1.00 Miles 291 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles      30 Mns   2.00 mph
291 ft AEG
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One lap with my oldest grandson, Isaac!
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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.
 
May 04 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking3.00 Miles 873 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   1 Hour   15 Mns   2.40 mph
873 ft AEG
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X3
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Apr 29 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      42 Mns   2.86 mph
582 ft AEG
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Apr 28 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 28 2021
Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      50 Mns   2.40 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.
 
Apr 26 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 26 2021
Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      50 Mns   2.40 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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Apr 23 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 23 2021
Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      55 Mns   2.18 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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Apr 22 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 22 2021
Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      52 Mns   2.31 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.
 
Apr 20 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      54 Mns   2.22 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.
 
Apr 17 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 17 2021
Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking4.40 Miles 1,167 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   2 Hrs   2 Mns   2.16 mph
1,167 ft AEG
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X2+2 for Lp. 😁
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Apr 16 2021
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hayden Butte Summit (HBP)Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 16 2021
Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,654
Hiking2.00 Miles 582 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      51 Mns   2.35 mph
582 ft AEG
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X2
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average hiking speed 2.29 mph
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