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Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP - 5 members in 19 triplogs have rated this an average 3.4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Sep 21 2024
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 Triplogs 19

34 male
 Joined Mar 06 2014
 Tempe, AZ
MMRP Wandering, AZ 
MMRP Wandering, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 21 2024
desert_jellyfish • Triplogs 19
Hiking6.02 Miles 480 AEG
Hiking6.02 Miles   2 Hrs   57 Mns   2.30 mph
480 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 
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Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
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We intended to do a larger loop but decided to cut it short and do some off-trail hiking. There are several very deep arroyos in this section between the Pemberton and Tonto Tank trails, which made for fun problem solving to get around or through them. I would like to go back and explore them at some point. While walking through a wash, we ruined a snake's lunch after stepping near some brush - a rabbit ran one direction and a massive rattlesnake went the other. Watch your step out there.

Route: GPS :: MMRP Wandering
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Oct 25 2023
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,236
 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
MMRP Angry Coyote Loop, AZ 
MMRP Angry Coyote Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Oct 25 2023
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking28.60 Miles 1,753 AEG
Mtn Biking28.60 Miles   2 Hrs   35 Mns   11.52 mph
1,753 ft AEG      6 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
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Cinch Trail - MMRP
Scenic Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Escondido Trail - MMRP
Verde Trail - MMRP
Delsie Trail - MMRP
Bluff Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Shallmo Wash Trail - MMRP
MMRP Competitive Track - Sport Loop
Partners none no partners
I've been dying to take the gravel bike out to MMRP for a spin. Didn't want to brave the weekday cross town traffic, but the parks has events scheduled for the next few weekends, so today is the day! Did the Angry Coyote Loop (Cinch, Scenic, Pemberton, Escondido, Verde, Pemberton, Delsie, Bluff, Pemberton, Tonto Tank, Pemberton, Lower Shallmo Wash counter clockwise) and finished it off with a lap around the Sport Loop on the competitive track. The Aravaipa Running club is setting up for it Javelina Jundred race this weekend. Lots of bikers and hikers out on the trails this morning. It was a great ride on the Cutthroat.
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Mar 07 2023
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 Routes 207
 Photos 93
 Triplogs 204

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 Joined Aug 08 2020
 Phx az
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 07 2023
ScaredyCat • Triplogs 204
Hiking13.91 Miles 1,562 AEG
Hiking13.91 Miles   6 Hrs   22 Mns   2.65 mph
1,562 ft AEG   1 Hour   7 Mns Break
 
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1st trip
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Boulder Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Rock Knob Trail - MSP / MMRP
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Joined an educational Meetup. Going over geology of the Marcus Landslide area and surrounding mountains. Slow, measured approach for first 2 miles. I then veered off on my own and picked up the pace.

I planned a loop in advance. The hike out was a bit on the easy side. When I began the loop back, I found this trail to be difficult to distinguish from the wash. Plus the terrain bogged me down.

As I became frustrated, I found a jct. Upon checking, I realized this was a way out without going a whole lot out of my way. Happily diverted from my plan. Loop was more enjoyable from that point. Saw mtn bikers here and there but hardly any hikers.
 
Feb 25 2023
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 25 2023
DarthStiller • Triplogs 856
Hiking12.82 Miles 1,112 AEG
Hiking12.82 Miles   4 Hrs   45 Mns   2.76 mph
1,112 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Boulder Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
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I had plans for early in the evening, so I had to pick something closer to home. Hadn't been out to Marcus Landslide in a while.

Took the long way out from McDowell Mountain Park and the Pemberton Trail, the took the Tonto Tank Trail back. Chilly at the start, then pleasantly cool from the cloud cover. Very green everywhere.

It's been over 10 years I think since I did this trail, I don't remember all the spur trails on the loop to the interpretive points. Submarine Rock was interesting. Spooky to stand under it next to the other rock keeping it from crushing you.

Didn't see any wildlife, lots of bikes along the way and most hikers out by the landslide. Made pretty good time even with spending some extra time out there checking things out.
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Dec 08 2019
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 Routes 93
 Photos 302
 Triplogs 697

51 male
 Joined Jul 05 2008
 Gilbert, AZ
Wagner Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Wagner Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 08 2019
adenium • Triplogs 697
Hiking10.66 Miles 663 AEG
Hiking10.66 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   3.05 mph
663 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Granite Trail - MMRP
Bluff Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Rainy day hike!
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Dec 14 2018
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 Guides 3
 Routes 25
 Photos 2,216
 Triplogs 237

63 male
 Joined Apr 22 2012
 Fountain Hills,
Wash Day - MMRP, AZ 
Wash Day - MMRP, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 14 2018
KBKB • Triplogs 237
Hiking11.42 Miles 814 AEG
Hiking11.42 Miles   4 Hrs   14 Mns   3.06 mph
814 ft AEG      30 Mns Break24 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   7 linked trail guides
Tortoise Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Stoneman Wash Trail - MMRP
Bluff Trail - MMRP
Granite Trail - MMRP
Wagner Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Mike, Nick, Bob, Sara, Kay, John, and Marilyn joined me for the Friday Morning Hike in McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

We hiked Tortoise, turned right on Pemberton and then turned right into the arroyos across the trail from the pond. We made our way up to Pemberton and then entered another wash prior to hitting the Bluff Trail. We followed this wash into Stoneman Wash where we hiked NW until we reached the Bluff Trail. We returned via Bluff, Granite, and Wagner.

Kay said that she saw an owl while we were in the arroyos, but I missed it. I did see a bunch of ravens though.

I was amazed at the amount of wolfberry bushes with fruit. Some of the fruit was quite large (for wolfberries).

When we weren't in the washes, we saw a bunch of other trail users, mainly mountain bikers.
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Oct 12 2018
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 Photos 2,216
 Triplogs 237

63 male
 Joined Apr 22 2012
 Fountain Hills,
Wash Day - MMRP, AZ 
Wash Day - MMRP, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 12 2018
KBKB • Triplogs 237
Hiking11.83 Miles 892 AEG
Hiking11.83 Miles   4 Hrs   3 Mns   2.99 mph
892 ft AEG      6 Mns Break24 LBS Pack
 no routes
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MMRP Competitive Track - Technical Loop
Stoneman Wash Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
MMRP Competitive Track - Sport Loop
Partners none no partners
Mike and I hiked some washes for our Friday Morning Hike in MMRP...

Starting from the Four Peaks Trailhead, we crossed the road to the competitive track parking lot and then got on the Technical Loop. A service road took us to Stoneman/Pemberton Wash which we took southward. We headed west in one of Stoneman's larger feeder washes; we stayed in this wash as much as practical until we hit Pemberton. Pemberton and then Tonto Tank took us back to another of Stoneman's feeder washes. Stoneman took us back to the service road that we had hiked earlier in the day; but instead of backtracking on the service road, we took it east which led to the Sport Loop, which in turn returned us to the Comp Track parking lot.

We were rained on for part of our hike, but it was a light rain. It was just heavy enough that I didn't take any pictures during that segment.

We saw a few mountain bikers while we were out, but no one else.

While we were on the Pemberton, Mike spotted a chain fruit cholla which had some prickly pear paddles. We're not sure how this strange grafting came to be.
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Jul 13 2018
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 Routes 25
 Photos 2,216
 Triplogs 237

63 male
 Joined Apr 22 2012
 Fountain Hills,
Wash Day - MMRP, AZ 
Wash Day - MMRP, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 13 2018
KBKB • Triplogs 237
Hiking10.59 Miles 702 AEG
Hiking10.59 Miles   3 Hrs   55 Mns   2.76 mph
702 ft AEG      5 Mns Break24 LBS Pack
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MMRP Competitive Track - Technical Loop
Stoneman Wash Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Shallmo Wash Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Another "wash day" for our Friday Hike in McDowell Mountain Regional Park...

Starting from the Four Peaks Trailhead (Horse Staging Area), we crossed the road, and then hiked the Technical Loop to the service road. The service road took us to Stoneman/Pemberton Wash where we went south for a while. One of Stoneman's feeder washes took us WNW for a number of miles. We eventually crossed Tonto Tank Trail and ended up in another wash which took us ESE, which eventually brought us back to the Tonto Tank Trail. We took Tonto Tank to Pemberton (which crossed Stoneman again) and then over to Shallmo Wash. For more washy goodness, we opted to hike in Shallmo Wash (proper) instead of on the trail of the same name. Shallmo Wash was especially loose and sandy; the other washes that we hiked earlier hadn't been churned up by horses and were relatively firm.

We picked up a number of balloons and other trash along the way.

We saw one rattlesnake, but it was somewhat camera shy.

We saw no other human trail users along the way, though for much of the hike we were in washes where it would be surprising to see anyone else.

I ran out of water in my 3 liter reservoir with about two miles to go. Thankfully, I still had a 40 oz bottle in my pack.
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Oct 22 2017
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55 male
 Joined Nov 20 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Pemberton Tonto Tank Loop, AZ 
Pemberton Tonto Tank Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 22 2017
BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257
Hiking9.22 Miles 578 AEG
Hiking9.22 Miles   1 Hour   46 Mns   5.22 mph
578 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
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From Pemberton TH morning trail run around the south end to Tonto Tank Trail and then loop back to the trail head.
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Sep 22 2017
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 Guides 3
 Routes 25
 Photos 2,216
 Triplogs 237

63 male
 Joined Apr 22 2012
 Fountain Hills,
Stoneman Wash Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Stoneman Wash Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 22 2017
KBKB • Triplogs 237
Hiking9.14 Miles 512 AEG
Hiking9.14 Miles   3 Hrs   22 Mns   2.90 mph
512 ft AEG      13 Mns Break25 LBS Pack
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Tortoise Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Bluff Trail - MMRP
Granite Trail - MMRP
Wagner Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Bob, Mike, Mona, Marilyn, and I did a 9.1 mile hike starting from the Wagner Trailhead in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. We hiked Tortoise to Pemberton, and then took Pemberton to Stoneman Wash where we turned south down the wash. We hiked back to the Pemberton via one of the many feeder washes and then went northwest on Pemberton. We hiked into an arroyo west of the pond (where the homestead once was). Exiting the arroyo area, we hiked Tonto Tank back to Pemberton, continuing north back to Stoneman Wash. This time, we took the wash WNW until we got to the Bluff Trail. From there, we returned via Granite and Wagner.

We saw an eagle, at least two owls, other smaller birds, several rabbits, and one (western diamondback) rattlesnake on our hike. The only critter which cooperated in my photographic pursuits was the snake.
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We saw some more Senna on the hike. I don't recall seeing any other flowers.
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Apr 21 2017
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 Guides 3
 Routes 25
 Photos 2,216
 Triplogs 237

63 male
 Joined Apr 22 2012
 Fountain Hills,
Pemberton Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 21 2017
KBKB • Triplogs 237
Hiking8.30 Miles 594 AEG
Hiking8.30 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   3.07 mph
594 ft AEG      13 Mns Break25 LBS Pack
 
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Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Stoneman Wash Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Mike, Nora, and I did an early morning loop hike in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Starting from the Horse Staging Area, our loop incorporated sections of the Technical Loop, Stoneman Wash, Pemberton, Tonto Tank, and Shallmo Wash trails. We hiked in several other unnamed washes too.

The desert is a good deal drier and browner than it was just a few weeks ago. We still saw some wildflowers, but they are not nearly as abundant as they were just two weeks ago. We saw a few saguaro and buckhorn cholla blooms though.
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Jan 07 2017
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 Routes 268
 Photos 2,969
 Triplogs 541

66 male
 Joined Aug 16 2009
 Mesa,AZ
MMRP North Loop, AZ 
MMRP North Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 07 2017
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking15.98 Miles 1,008 AEG
Hiking15.98 Miles   5 Hrs   35 Mns   3.11 mph
1,008 ft AEG      27 Mns Break
 
no photosets
1st trip
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Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Scenic Trail - MMRP
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With a tweaked knee a nice stroll in the park was what the doctor ordered, hitting two "new to me" trails along the way, Tonto Tank and Scenic. Saw a lot of rabbits in the early hours of the hike and had great views of the surrounding ranges throughout. Really nice temps, cloudy and cooler, for most of the day. Saw about a dozen or so mountain bikers and a half dozen trail runners, but only saw a few other hikers on the Scenic trail. The knee held up good so hopefully it will finish the healing process this next week.
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Dec 18 2016
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 Routes 36
 Photos 2,658
 Triplogs 1,347

67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Wagner - Granite - Bluff Loop - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Wagner - Granite - Bluff Loop - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 18 2016
mazatzal • Triplogs 1,347
Hiking10.50 Miles 700 AEG
Hiking10.50 Miles   5 Hrs      2.38 mph
700 ft AEG      35 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Tortoise Trail - MMRP
Wagner Trail - MMRP
Granite Trail - MMRP
Bluff Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
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MMRP loop: checked out 5 new to me trails :)
Tortoise-Wagner-Granite-Bluff-StonemanWash-Granite-Bluff-Pemberton-TontoTank-Pemberton
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Feb 01 2015
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 Photos 780
 Triplogs 4,634

44 male
 Joined Nov 25 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Xterra McDowell Mountain 15M, AZ 
Xterra McDowell Mountain 15M, AZ
 
Run/Jog avatar Feb 01 2015
Booneman • Triplogs 4,634
Run/Jog15.00 Miles 1,200 AEG
Run/Jog15.00 Miles   1 Hour   34 Mns   9.57 mph
1,200 ft AEG
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Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Coachwhip Trail - MMRP
Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Made my third appearance at the McDowell Mountain 15-miler on Superbowl Sunday. I tried to hang with the leaders except I struggled on the uphills. Finished 3rd overall though.
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Nov 16 2014
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 Joined Oct 29 2005
 Scottsdale, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Nov 16 2014
topohiker • Triplogs 3,536
Mtn Biking7.00 Miles 800 AEG
Mtn Biking7.00 Miles
800 ft AEG
 
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Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Took Nate mountain biking in the McDowell's.
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May 26 2013
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 Photos 12,096
 Triplogs 856

56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 26 2013
DarthStiller • Triplogs 856
Hiking10.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   4 Hrs      2.50 mph
800 ft AEG
 
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Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Rock Knob Trail - MSP / MMRP
Partners none no partners
this wasn't anything really spectacular. I just wanted to hike instead of my usual jogging on the canal, especially while the weather is still cool enough. The temps stayed around 80 degrees, which made it pretty pleasant. as usual for this area, I saw more bikers than hikers. finished up by 10:30am and grabbed lunch in Fountain Hills for the family on my way home. I followed the new Rock Knob Trail that goes west from the Pemberton Trail into the Scottsdale McDowell Preserve, where it picks up to the northern TH. Looks like a plan for a new hike some time later this year.
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Apr 07 2013
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55 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Run/Jog avatar Apr 07 2013
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,387
Run/Jog9.18 Miles 500 AEG
Run/Jog9.18 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   6.19 mph
500 ft AEG
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1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
First time in the McDowells from the Fountain Hills side. Did a lasso involving the Pemberton and Tonto Tank Trail. Trails very exposed, and relatively flat. Ideal for jogging. Saw a handful of hikers around the Boulder trail junction, but no one else. No wildlife except for some jackrabbits.
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Mar 14 2013
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 Joined Oct 29 2005
 Scottsdale, AZ
Windgate Pass Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Windgate Pass Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 14 2013
topohiker • Triplogs 3,536
Hiking15.07 Miles 2,448 AEG
Hiking15.07 Miles   6 Hrs   42 Mns   2.64 mph
2,448 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break
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1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
East End Trail - MSP
Inspiration Point via Windgate
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP
Wagner Trail - MMRP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
We had a family camp-out at the McDowell County Park. The original plan was to mountain bike the Pemberton loop.
The biking plans fell through so I made the best of it and hiked from the camp spot to the Gateway TH.


It was pretty warm hike. I saw my first ratter for the year. :scared:


Gin and Nate meet me at the TH.
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-Stephen Wright
 
Nov 11 2012
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39 male
 Joined Mar 22 2006
 Phoenix, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Run/Jog avatar Nov 11 2012
JoelHazelton • Triplogs 410
Run/Jog9.30 Miles 800 AEG
Run/Jog9.30 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   5.31 mph
800 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Tonto Tank Trail - MMRP
Partners none no partners
Jog with Kristen. Several walking breaks.
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