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H4 Loop - Thunderbird Park - 7 members in 29 triplogs have rated this an average 2.6 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Mar 12 2025
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Thunderbird Peak - Glendale HP, AZ 
Thunderbird Peak - Glendale HP, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2025
DixieFlyerTriplogs 1,374
Hiking4.74 Miles 1,033 AEG
Hiking4.74 Miles   2 Hrs   29 Mns   2.28 mph
1,033 ft AEG      24 Mns Break
 
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This was a hike in the Thunderbird Conservation Park. My reason for going out there was to hike up to Thunderbird Peak, aka Peak 1862, which is the highest of the 3 Thunderbird Peaks in the park. It is also the high point of the city of Glendale.

From the trailhead, I did an out-and-back hike to Thunderbird Peak. Then when I got back to the TH I did a CCW loop which took me up to Thunderbird West, aka Peak 1682.

This was my first time to be in this particular park. I thought that it was a nice trail system, and if I lived closer I would likely hike there some.

Since I was out in the West Valley, after the hike I visited the high points of the cities of Youngtown, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson.
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Dec 18 2024
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Thunderbird, AZ 
Thunderbird, AZ
 
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The_EagleTriplogs 2,760
Hiking5.95 Miles 1,243 AEG
Hiking5.95 Miles   1 Hour   59 Mns   3.00 mph
1,243 ft AEG5 LBS Pack
 
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Stopped at one of my old haunts after dropping off my GS at school. I used to hit these frequently when I first moved to AZ in 1999. I could walk to these hikes.

Quite a few people outside taking advantage of the cool morning.
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May 07 2024
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Thunderbird Conservation ParkPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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johnlpTriplogs 5,208
Hiking9.82 Miles 1,793 AEG
Hiking9.82 Miles   3 Hrs   12 Mns   3.15 mph
1,793 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
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Visting friends nearby made this hike very convenient. I have hiked here a few times but never on the NW side. Quite a few hikers out on a weekday.
Ironwoods are blooming here. Very little else.
Most of the trails are in good shape.
Good workout hike. Thanks Kelly. :)
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May 07 2024
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 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Thunderbird Conservation ParkPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking9.82 Miles 1,793 AEG
Hiking9.82 Miles   3 Hrs   12 Mns   3.15 mph
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john and i did a variation on a hike i did five years ago
tried to hit most of the trails
started around 0600
parked in a different spot, hit the west side first, but much the same hike
hit three high points along the way
i like the east side trails better, cholla and arrowhead
lots of people out
still cool early
fun to do something different
breakfast with john's friends after
nice morning :)
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Mar 29 2023
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Tbird Triple, AZ 
Tbird Triple, AZ
 
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The_EagleTriplogs 2,760
Hiking8.96 Miles 1,540 AEG
Hiking8.96 Miles   2 Hrs   59 Mns   3.13 mph
1,540 ft AEG      7 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Continuing my revisit of the West Valley hikes I did when I lived in the West Valley. This was a go to area since I could walk to it. It's been 13 years since I've hiked here.

I started at the 67th Avenue TH, hiking a CCW loop hitting Peak 1682, 1862 and lastly 1831. The last 2 are my favorites, for the tread, flora and views.

The major flora players were brittlebush (they were going crazy), globemallow (Extreme in pockets) and the stinky globe chamomile. There were a smattering of other players in spots also.

The breeze that kicked up made for pleasant hiking weather.
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Mainly Brittlebush, Globemallow and Globe Chamomile
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Mar 03 2019
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Thunderbird Conservation ParkPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking10.22 Miles 1,855 AEG
Hiking10.22 Miles   3 Hrs   25 Mns   3.04 mph
1,855 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
first time hiking here
hit most of the trails, i think
enjoyed the high points on cholla loop, arrowhead point and the h4 loop
backtracked to hit sunrise and get double digits
lots of people out - families, dogs, audible music, people carrying dogs and kids
a little busy for me, but to be expected on such a nice weekend day
have wanted some new trails and thought it was definitely worth a visit
home in time to watch second half of Creighton vs. Marquette
big win for the blue jays!
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Mar 11 2017
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 Joined Mar 18 2012
 Goodyear, AZ
H4 Loop - Thunderbird ParkPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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MikeSTriplogs 872
Hiking7.00 Miles 1,375 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   1 Hour   37 Mns   4.33 mph
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Solo morning at Thunderbird. I have never seen Thunderbird that green. I posted a few pictures on my Instagram account. Crazy green.
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Jul 18 2016
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 Joined Apr 04 2005
 Glendale, AZ
H4 Loop - Thunderbird ParkPhoenix, AZ
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Nay_NayTriplogs 278
 Hiking2.20 Miles 400 AEG
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Jul 18 2016
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H4 Loop - Thunderbird ParkPhoenix, AZ
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Jul 09 2016
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Jul 08 2016
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Jul 07 2016
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Jul 06 2016
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Jul 05 2016
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Jul 03 2016
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Jul 02 2016
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Jul 01 2016
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 Carrboro, NC
Cholla Sunrise Loop, AZ 
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afrankieTriplogs 128
Hiking5.89 Miles 1,361 AEG
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Morning trail run with a bud, started around 7:30 and the sun was starting to cook by the time we were off the trail. They'll only be getting earlier from hereon out...

Saw a very colorful chuckwalla monitor the passerbys.
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Apr 28 2016
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Thunderbird Freestyle, AZ 
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AZHiker456Triplogs 188
Hiking9.16 Miles 1,721 AEG
Hiking9.16 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   2.79 mph
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While Thunderbird Park would not be someplace I'd drive to for a weekend hike or to enjoy a full day off from work, this is one awesome area for squeezing something in mid-week during a work day; and the particular route I cooked up for myself was an absolute blast! :A1: I apologize in advance but to prevent getting someone else [or myself] into trouble, I've decided not to publicly post my GPS track for this one... or go into my normal detail. Let's just say, my loop-like adventure:

    -incorporated [at least] four little peaks - 1682, 1686, 1831, & 1862
    -repeated less than .75 miles of trail
    -would definitely not have been approved by my PT :D
    -involved a Southern Arizona style descent off 1862'
    -was a pumpkin ton of fun!
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Feb 14 2016
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 Phoenix, AZ
Thunderbird Conservation Park, AZ 
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AZBeaverTriplogs 124
Hiking8.90 Miles 1,617 AEG
Hiking8.90 Miles   3 Hrs   38 Mns   2.63 mph
1,617 ft AEG      15 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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It's been years since I've hiked in the Thunderbird Park off of 59th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak -- my old neighborhood. They have renamed all the trails and some like "Ridgeline" is not on Hike Arizona yet. The park is now called Thunderbird Conservation Park. Absolutely a gorgeous day for hiking and it was obvious I wasn't the only person who thought so. Hundreds of people on the trail and something I have not seen on a trail before....a parrot perched on the arm of a man. He was hiking with his dog and his bird. It was a beautiful bird and I should have asked permission to photograph it. Oh well.
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