Peak Spur Trail - MSP • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 07 2026
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

Hiking	6.95 Miles	1,598 AEG

Hiking	6.95 Miles	3 Hrs 2 Mns	2.48 mph
	1,598 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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It had been a while since I have done this hike, so I decided to do it on this cool, cloudy morning.

This hike is ok I guess, but I don't really enjoy looking down at the Adero Canyon housing development -- it reminds me of a strip mine, only uglier.

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228592

Nov 27 2025

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 700
Photos 7,591
Triplogs 4,837

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,837

Hiking	10.00 Miles	2,000 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles
	2,000 ft AEG

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	John10s	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	LindaAnn
	rayhuston	TboneKathy
	The_Eagle	Tortoise_Hiker
	wallyfrack

15th annual sunrise peak summit on thanksgiving morning
nice to see everybody, including three first timers
got going right at 0630
windy but warm temps
beautiful sunrise
took a few photos at the peak, then half of us went over and back, half summit and back
another good hike in the books
happy thanksgiving y'all!

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hazhole

227671

Nov 27 2025

The_Eagle

Guides 42
Routes 1,767
Photos 15,433
Triplogs 2,894

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,894

Hiking	6.81 Miles	1,365 AEG

Hiking	6.81 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns		2.94 mph
	1,365 ft AEG	6 Mns Break	4 LBS Pack

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Alternate Route - FHP

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	rayhuston	TboneKathy
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My first Thanksgiving Day hike with this crew. Remembering some of their past triplogs, wind and cold seemed to be the theme. The temps were perfect but the wind made an appearance. A 6:30 start in the dark gave way to a colorful sunrise.

The trail showed signs of damage from the recent deluges, but I'm sure it'll be back to it's near paved appearance in no time.

Good to see JJ and Ray Ray again... It's been awhile, and to meet TBoneKathy.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

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227670

Nov 27 2025

John10s

Guides 30
Routes 432
Photos 6,849
Triplogs 397

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 397

Hiking	10.58 Miles	2,272 AEG

Hiking	10.58 Miles	4 Hrs 5 Mns	2.67 mph
	2,272 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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	LindaAnn	rayhuston
	TboneKathy	The_Eagle
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko
	wallyfrack

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This was my first HAZ Thanksgiving hike and first time hiking up Sunrise Peak from this direction. The group of 10 met at Adero Canyon TH at 6:30AM and started the hike to Sunrise with, fittingly, a fantastic sunrise that just kept improving--the whole line of us stopped for pictures every few minutes early on as the sky kept turning a deeper red over the Superstitions. It was a little windy at times, but comfortable temperatures overall. There were quite a few people out hiking on the holiday, including a surprising number of groups in their teens/20s...kids still go outdoors these days?

We got some pictures at the summit before the group split in half, with five going back to Adero and five going down to the 145th St. TH before turning around. Great to see a lot of familiar faces and meet Denny, JJ, and Ray for the first time, and a nice way to start Thanksgiving. Between 10s/lp/JJ, we had strong John representation at 30% of the group...more johns than a prostitution ring.

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227682

Nov 27 2025

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
Triplogs 5,261

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,261

Hiking	10.00 Miles	2,000 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles
	2,000 ft AEG

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Fifteenth annual Thanksgiving Day hike to Sunrise Peak. Nice big group this year. Some faces we haven't seen in a while and some new faces. Beautiful day for a hike. Breezy but not cold. Thanks all!

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227722

Nov 27 2025

TboneKathy

Routes 29
Photos 79
Triplogs 34

female

Joined Apr 28 2018
Chandler, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		TboneKathy • Triplogs 34

Hiking	7.79 Miles	1,757 AEG

Hiking	7.79 Miles	4 Hrs 7 Mns	2.11 mph
	1,757 ft AEG	26 Mns Break

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	John10s	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	LindaAnn
	rayhuston	The_Eagle
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko
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It was great to be part of this annual HAZ hike, and surreal to finally experience in person all the iconic HAZ hikers in attendance! It left me speechless at times! (Or was that due to the brisk pace?

) Thanks for the invite, Kelly. I enjoyed the hike immensely!

227723

Jun 06 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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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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223919

May 19 2025

Jackluminous

Guides 2
Routes 302
Photos 1,062
Triplogs 306

51 male

Joined Mar 24 2021
Tucson, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 19 2025
		Jackluminous • Triplogs 306

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.

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Saguaros are blooming

223513

Oct 19 2024

jochal

Guides 2
Routes 25
Photos 1,890
Triplogs 607

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Joined Sep 13 2009
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 19 2024
		jochal • Triplogs 607

Hiking	4.10 Miles	1,218 AEG

Hiking	4.10 Miles
	1,218 ft AEG

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apparently this member prefers to keep an air of mystery...

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218555

Jul 10 2024

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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216640

Jun 26 2024

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 26 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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216338

Jun 03 2024

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 03 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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215911

May 28 2024

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 28 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

Hiking	6.27 Miles	1,337 AEG

Hiking	6.27 Miles	2 Hrs 48 Mns	2.46 mph
	1,337 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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I have not done this hike since Thanksgiving, so I thought that I would give it a shot today. I imagine that I will be doing this one somewhat regularly now that the temperatures are heating up.

There was a nice breeze atop Sunrise Peak, so I took a longer than normal break up there.

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215792

Nov 23 2023

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 700
Photos 7,591
Triplogs 4,837

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,837

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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	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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hazhole

211095

Nov 23 2023

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
Triplogs 5,261

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,261

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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211104

Sep 04 2023

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 04 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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209104

Aug 31 2023

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 31 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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Civilization is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there

209017

Jul 26 2023

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 26 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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208276

Jul 23 2023

pseudalpine

Guides 72
Routes 1,186
Photos 1,493
Triplogs 1,543

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Sunrise Peak from 128th Street

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,543

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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208200

Jul 23 2023

Guides 100
Routes 1,602
Photos 16,619
Triplogs 1,495

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495

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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