Abbey's Way Trail #151 • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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We finished clearing Abbey's yesterday. Man, it was so nice up there. Good day to get it done! [ youtube video ]

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Apr 24 2025

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We cleared Abbey's through to the second switchback. Most of the work was clearing raspberry bushes, New Mexican Locust, other prickly stuff and improving on previous trail work. The weather was fine, and we had a good day.
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Apr 15 2025

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We returned to Abbey's after over a year and found projects in the expected areas, mostly around Peterson's Ranch. The skies were partly cloudy, and when the sun was out the work was warm and sweaty, then when clouds occasionally moved overhead, cool breezes refreshed us. In other words, perfect dehydration weather. We managed to keep hydrated enough to work our way up the trail towards the switchbacks. The hike back down was great, and we found and replaced the lost trailhead sign. Fun day!
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May 26 2024

BiFrost

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Ancha Rim Loop, AZ

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		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257

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Murphy Mtn Viewpoints/Summit - Sierra Ancha

Rim Trail #139 - Sierra Ancha

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Good loop in the Sierra Ancha and have not been on some sections up there in many years. Specifically the rim trail was part I had not seen since before the fire. I remember it as a Ponderosa park on the rim but unfortunately the fire really did a number on the area. That said there has been some recent trail work on parts of the loop that made for some enjoyable tread thanks to @AnchaGladtrailz for the tough work.

Of course did a drive by to the Aztec Peak and the tower before doing a bit of off trail getting back to the rim and eventually liking up with the Rim Trail. Followed the Rim Trail until we were able to circle back to the Abbey Way Trail and complete the loop.

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May 26 2024

chumley

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Tempe, AZ

Ancha Rim Loop, AZ

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Murphy Mtn Viewpoints/Summit - Sierra Ancha

Rim Trail #139 - Sierra Ancha

Murphy Ranch Trail #141

Rim Trail #139 Loop

Rim TR 139 to Coon Creek Cny Overlooks

[ checklist ] Arizona Black Rattlesnake Western Tent Caterpillar

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@fotg sent me a message asking if I wanted to walk on Sunday. He suggested the Ancha partially to avoid the holiday weekend pooeyshow elsewhere, and partially because he said that all the trails out here have been recently cleared. It seemed like a good plan. After a few hours looking at rocks on Saturday, exhaustion overwhelmed the poor guy and he opted out of this one.

But Karl was up for Lee's plan, so we headed off at the crack of not particularly early.

Abbey's Way 151: Good condition and a nice way to get the heart beating to start the day.

Murphy Mtn: About as easy as off-trail gets. Very nice, and I found Ref#1. Apparently #2 is there too, but I came up empty. The datasheet says the main marker is 14" below the surface. There were a couple of fliver holes up there, but neither was in line with the ref arrow, so seemed odd.

Reynolds 150: The short stretch we were on has not seen recent trailwork, and was the first interaction with locust today.

Murphy 141: This must be where @anchagladtrailz has been. It's as nice as any trail in this range has ever been. Thanks!

Rim 139: 6.5 miles of straight pumpkinery. Brushy areas of overgrown locust. Open areas of undefined tread. Oh, and just for fun, thigh-high poison ivy.

Parker 160: Back to some level of trail maintenance. A nice change of pace for the final mile back up to the road.

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[ checklist ] Aztec Peak Murphy - Aztec Peak Quad Murphy Ranch Peterson Ranch

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Oct 28 2023

chumley

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Anchautumn, AZ

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Met up with a handful of friends for a quick overnight in the Ancha. We hit up a couple of favorites, enjoyed the views, picked some apples (bumper-crop this year!) and sauntered for a few easy miles through the woods. After the others had headed home, I ran into Letty and we chatted for a bit. I think we've met 4 or 5 times now, and not a single one was planned. We might just enjoy visiting some of the same types of places!

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A few days past prime, but litter makes it.

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Sep 20 2023

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We finished clearing the trail to the top of Aztec Peak. There may be a few rogue New Mexican Locust and Raspberry bushes along the top two switchbacks, but they're easy to avoid. I also missed the turn at the top, but it's easy to follow if you keep your eye on the lookout tower. I was just beat. Great little hike as of right now!
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Sep 13 2023

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The trail is now clear from the trailhead up past the first switchback and through the raspberry thicket along that section.
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Aug 30 2023

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We began work on Abbey's Way yesterday and we had a few pleasant surprises. Workman Creek Road #487 has been worked on, and is a little less bumpy around Workman Falls. There is a brand new #151 sign at the trailhead. And we found signs of someone having worked on the trail recently! Many thanks. The trail was in better shape than we were expecting, and this all helped us clear to just before the first switchback. Temps were in the mid 80s.
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Jun 06 2023

Heliops

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Phoenix, AZ

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		Heliops • Triplogs 19

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Decide to hike 151 to the fire tower on Aztec Peak even though the road was open to the top. The trail is severely overgrown and requires route finding or a gps. Once at the top, we decided to hike the road down. Overall a great exercise hike with wonderful views from the top.

FR 487 half way up is high clearance only, large rocks and a couple of deep pot holes. There are few turn arounds so you're committed once you start up.

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May 23 2023

LindaAnn

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		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,602

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Let the kids choose the hike today from a handful of options I gave them. Got started around 0900 to a pleasant 68 degrees. Way too sunny though. About 80% of the trail is fairly easy to follow, the other 20% varies between somewhat vague, and a cairn hunt. At least a dozen downed trees to negotiate, and very brushy along the trail—all of which was thorny. Millions of grasshoppers and cicadas were on the trail, more than I think I’ve ever encountered. Anyone who knows Wyatt knows he does NOT like grasshoppers.

Just last week, I got Harlow rattlesnake trained, which was a fun process. The trainer let me help since I was not afraid of the muzzled rattlers—it was quite weird to be physically handling rattlers with full venom and nothing but a little muzzle over their heads, but I had fun. Today, we encountered an angry Arizona Black. I stepped right next to it and it let out a tiny buzz. I jumped forward and Harlow froze and stepped back (she was on the leash behind me which Reagan was holding), while neither kid heard the buzz. It was too close to the trail for them to safely pass, so I found a stick and nudged it farther off to the side.

Once past the snake, we made our way up to the summit where the kids eagerly looked for the ladybugs I had promised would be there. After that, we had a break and a snack on the stone furniture. While I was visiting the girls room behind a tree, a large swarm of bees flew over, and while the kids did not like that, they did think it was funny I got caught with my pants down at that very moment.

While a mile longer, we opted to walk the road back to the truck. Easy walking, all downhill, no brush, deadfall, or snakes. Pleasant way to finish out the hike. Stopped at the Burger House in Miami so the kids could get a late lunch.

Tried out a new Eddie Bauer sun hoodie. It’s almost as light and breathable as my usual Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake, a little more flowy, and has a sewn in ponytail opening in the hood. Same price, but I got it for 50% off this week, so it was a good buy.

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Wildflowers Observation Isolated

Workman Creek Falls

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Oct 22 2022

jillyonanadventure

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Anchas Fall Meandering, AZ

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		jillyonanadventure • Triplogs 191

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Nice overnight in the Anchas to check out fall colors and check a few new things off our lists!

First we stopped by Workman creek to see the waterfall and check out the views of the fall colors. This viewpoint had nice views of lots of reds, orange and yellows although it wasn’t at peak yet! Flow on waterfall was minimal.

Next we drove up to Aztec Peak and walked over to check out the ruins. The “flinstones style” table and chairs were fun and unique (and comfy!) and there is an additional traditional dwelling there that’s not in great condition.

Next up was the orchard, which had been on both of our lists for a while. Sadly, the apple trees didn’t produce this year due to an early freeze. The trees were bare

We walked around the whole area enjoying the solitude.

Lastly we went to Reynolds creek and relaxed (off trail) while listening to the water flowing and peeping the fall colors (plus enjoying a couple of beverages). Minimal foliage over here at this point.

Weather took a turn for the worse on Sunday and it was a fun muddy drive back to Pine. The 4Runner was covered including the roof

Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
Light to moderate

Workman Creek Falls

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Oct 22 2022

wanderingtrails

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Meandered around Reynolds, Abbeys Trail, went to Aztec, messed around by Workman for a bit, went off trail to look at some aspens. Just enjoyed the scenery and lack of people out this way.

Stayed at a cabin I’d booked at Rocking X Ranch, actually decent spot to stay when exploring the area. About 30 minutes south of Young. Was glad I booked it because the rain and wind picked up at night.

Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
Moderate foliage. Some bare aspens and also some trees near the creeks that are still turning.

Sep 20 2022

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Now is the time to hike Abbey's Way!

Trail Maintenance: We finished off Abbey's Way yesterday clearing that last raspberry thicket. [ youtube video ]

Abbey's Way is now in pretty good shape. I took a walk down towards Petersons Meadow to do some tweaking and found a new burnt tree that fell over the trail since last week (job security?!). [ youtube video ]

It wasn't too hard to walk under it, but it will need to be removed on a future trip.

I again didn't hear any cattle down there, but I didn't go all the way to the meadow, either.

Keep your fingers crossed and happy trails on Abbey's Way.

Sep 17 2022

joebartels

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Parker Abby Lasso loop, AZ

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		joebartels • Triplogs 5,895

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Parker Creek Trail #160
Parker starts out a little difficult to find from the trailhead. You’re gonna want a long sleeve shirt and full-length pants right away. There is some catclaw in the first half mile but it isn’t too bad.

There was a gallon per minute flow in Parker creek near the gauge/dam thingy but it was dry for the most part with minimal pools. Poison ivy is abundant in areas and nose high in a couple of places. If you've built up a resistance to urushiol oil, come check it out in a week or two. It ought to be really pretty as it turns colors.

There is a little bit of raspberry and Live Oak in the mix but tall grass is the most annoying part in the canyon. Notably descending because you step on one area and then almost trip on it with the other foot.

Near 6896 on topo, sleuth_eagle noticed an old signpost and tread heading up towards Carr Peak. There is a dashed trail on topo that peters out in the saddle between Carr Mountain and Carr Peak. Just our local backpacking admirer @azlaurie with a track over to Rock Spring.

Parker is worst heading over from the top of the canyon to FR 487. Higher density bushwacking and the trail has an annoying cross slope in areas. In addition to the 2016 Juniper Fire, this area was hit by the 2000 Coon Creek Fire.

FR 487
We had five vehicles pass us on our walk up and saw one parked. Planned on lunch up at the Flintstone pad but there were two large families with a lot of kids. It looked like they were having a lot of fun so we just moved on a little further.

Abbey’s Way
The tread is no joy but the new tunnel through the vegetation is super nice! We got shade for large stretches down.

We checked out the apple orchard but it appears the blossoms must’ve frozen this year because there were no apples. Almost back on the trail, I tripped on some barbed wire hidden in the grass and saved the fall with my face... lol

Return
Minus another but less severe fall, the hike down Parker was better than up. Gravity and a righteous breeze made it easier.

Synopsis
Despite a sprained finger and a busted lip, it was great to get back out to the Sierra Ancha!

76-second [ youtube video ] #160
Short [ youtube video ] #151

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Wildflowers Observation Light
Small fields of yellow daisies, bushy Indian paintbrush and a few various isolated varieties

	South Fork Parker Creek	Pools to trickle	Pools to trickle
	Overall appeared dry from above with occasional pools. There was a gallon+ per minute flow near the water gauge station thingy, where there is a concrete walled canal and a small wooden structure.

	Upper South Fork Parker Creek	Dry	Dry
	Saw (very)occasional pools from above.

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Sep 17 2022

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		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,762

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Good to get back to the Ancha

Parker Creek Trail #160
58 degrees to start at the Parker Creek TH. It's not often you need a GPS track to start a hike, but the start of this hike is no longer obvious. This trail is tight and overgrown in many spots. The first mile seem the worst including some catclaw and the highest concentration of poison ivy. Some as tall as head high. Just needed the GPS for one other time on the way up after bypassing an overgrown switchback. The geology and views make up for any negatives on the climb to the saddle.

To make your way over to the top of the trail, you need to drop down, pass the Rim Trail #139 and then back up. This is the tightest part of the trail. With long pants and long sleves it's not a problem, but will be totally overgrown in a year or two.

A road walk up to Bedrock, but Fred, Barney, Wilma, Betty and their kids were busy with the furniture. We opted for a decent lunch spot at the beginning of the drop on Abby's way.

Abbeys Way #151
This trail left a bad taste in my mouth the last time I was on it. The raspberry bush just chewed the hell out of you. Thanks to all the hard work by @AnchaGladtrailz, this is no longer the case. Thanks!

We stopped to check out the appleless orchard at the Peterson Ranch site. Leaving the area, Joe tripped on the remnants of a fence that was hidden. He cut his lip on the fall. I told him that everytime he tried to talk the cut opened up and that he should not talk for a couple of hours. The next two hours was a very pleasant hike.

The trip back down Parker Creek was a lot less annoying than the trip up. Great to spend a day in the Ancha

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Aug 29 2022

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Trail maintenance: We found the gate on Workman Creek Road open again and drove straight to the Abbey's Way #151 trailhead parking area. It must have rained recently, and it was wetter than usual, but the road was fine to drive.

8:38 a.m. - Began the trek up the trail. Not a cloud in the sky.

8:42 - Rounded Peterson's Ranch to the tune of coyotes partying in the meadow.

10:17 - Cleared New Mexican Locust from the trail up to and around the first switchback.

11:40 - Started clearing that first nasty thicket of raspberry bushes. The sun was blazing with no shade making this an extra special treat.

12:55 - Regained hope in the day as promising clouds bloomed, providing a little extra shade.

1:10 p.m. - Cleared the one big log of the day.

1:22 - Cleared more thickets of raspberry bush.

3:45 - Called it a day and started back down.

If it's not too hot, we should be able to finish this off next week!

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Aug 20 2022

FOTG

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		FOTG • Triplogs 1,052

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Its been over eight years since I hiked to Aztec Peak from the Abbey's Way Trail, as poor trail conditions past the orchard, had relegated this trail to just a quick stop for the dogs over the last several years. However, recent developments in trail maintenance compelled us to give the trail another try and see if we could reach Aztec.

The trail was in great shape for the first mile. After that there were some semi annoying patches of raspberry bushes to contend with and some moderate overgrowth. However, there were also some surprisingly nice stretches of trail still, so for most of us, the sections of overgrowth did not deter that much from the hike. We spent some time watching the dramatic clouds and inversions roll in from the summit and then headed down after an extended break. John chose to return via the road, we returned via the trail, which was considerably easier on the way back due to the downward direction of travel and the already trampled bushes.

The crew that adopted this trail and is currently clearing it deserves a lot of praise and I am grateful for their work. This is going to be a great upper Ancha hiking option again, when its completed.

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Aug 18 2022

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		AnchaGladtrailz • Triplogs 74

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Trail Maintenance: On the drive to the Sierra Ancha Thursday, the Sacred Datura flowers on the hillsides seemed to be in full bloom like never before.

We passed straight through the open gate on Workman Creek Road to the Abbey's Way #151 Trailhead parking area, and hit the trail at 8:46 a.m.

We defined and cleared the trail of New Mexican Locust and raspberry bushes up to where it turns right at the beginning of the switchbacks up the mountain, with only one medium-sized log needing to be cleared. Lots of sunflowers along the way.

The sun came out for an hour or two in the afternoon, making it so humid that sweat dripped off my face onto my glasses as I looked down to clip the brush.

We hiked back down with a background of thunderstorms, but it never rained.

At the Peterson's Ranch meadow I counted 22 cows, but there were probably more scattered among the trees. I'm asking the Payson District whether or not they are supposed to be there. They are trashing the trail and probably scaring away the wildlife.

Another trip or two and we should have #151 nicely cleared.

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Aug 11 2022

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