Feldspar Trail - MSP • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 09 2025
		ScaredyCat • Triplogs 204

Hiking	7.21 Miles	2,183 AEG

Hiking	7.21 Miles	3 Hrs 54 Mns	2.05 mph
	2,183 ft AEG	23 Mns Break

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Thursday was declared a paid holiday to honor the passing of 100 year old Jimmy Carter. Gave up after texting 5 friends, apparently most are working. Ok, I'll go out on my own somewhere that is normally too crowded for my preference.

Decided to head to Tom's Thumb TH to go for E End Peak. 48° upon arrival and of course, I was starting later than most would on here. A fraction of the vehicles I would expect to see. Score! Found the spot to leave the trail a lil before you'd reach E End Trail.

A steep climb up a use trail that is fairly easy to follow. Reach a solar generator just shy of the peak. I started a registry at the high point. Somewhat slippery on the way down. Added on Tom's Thumb+the lookout. Plus explored some side trails that were new to me.

Feb 07 2024

pseudalpine

Guides 59
Routes 1,100
Photos 1,191
Triplogs 1,290

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Sven Towers 1-3 and MSP 38 of 39, AZ

Hiking		Feb 07 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	8.18 Miles	1,637 AEG

Hiking	8.18 Miles	3 Hrs	2.89 mph
	1,637 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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McDowell Mountains / Sven Tower III

McDowell Mountains / Girlie Man Area

McDowell Mountains / Morell's Parking Lot Rock

Caballo Trail - MSP

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Jan 19 2024

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 19 2024
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	10.44 Miles	817 AEG

Hiking	10.44 Miles	3 Hrs 13 Mns	3.35 mph
	817 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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Saguaro Nest Trail - MSPC

Boulder Trail - MMRP

Gooseneck Trail - MSPC

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trekkin_gecko

Kelly and I got out to hike on some trails we hadn't been on in years. Trails are smooth and in great shape. Nice weather. Only saw a dozen or so others out hiking and a handful of mountain bikers.
Coffee and breakfast after. Thanks Kelly.

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Jan 19 2024

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 19 2024
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	10.44 Miles	817 AEG

Hiking	10.44 Miles	3 Hrs 13 Mns	3.35 mph
	817 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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Saguaro Nest Trail - MSPC

Boulder Trail - MMRP

Gooseneck Trail - MSPC

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johnlp

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started from tom's thumb trailhead around 0800
the idea was marcus landslide over to pemberton and back on gooseneck
went through quite a bit of diamond fire burn on the northern part of the hike
cool temps to start with some high clouds
a lot of new territory for me, and i haven't hiked from tom's thumb in years
i like all the granite
good footing the entire hike with some small rolling hills
good suggestion john, thanks
breakfast at butters afterwards = yum

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Oct 14 2023

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Tom Lookout at the Eclipse, AZ

Hiking		Oct 14 2023
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	6.19 Miles	1,520 AEG

Hiking	6.19 Miles	2 Hrs 53 Mns	2.34 mph
	1,520 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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The_Eagle

Bruce and I got out for a morning adventure. It’s been awhile since I’ve done this one. Nice workout.
The eclipse was cool as well! A lot of people on the way down.
Great temps, hike, and company!
Thanks Bruce! Like HAZ, you rock!

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Oct 14 2023

Guides 41
Routes 1,626
Photos 14,983
Triplogs 2,760

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Tom Lookout at the Eclipse, AZ

Hiking		Oct 14 2023
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	6.19 Miles	1,520 AEG

Hiking	6.19 Miles	2 Hrs 53 Mns		2.34 mph
	1,520 ft AEG	14 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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Denny got me out of the house for a hike up to Tom's Thumb. We had the added treat of the Annular Solar Eclipse. Going up, the crowds were not too bad. A stop at the Thumb and then over to the Lookout.

Going down, the crowds thickened. We were lucky enough to run into people with glasses to look at the eclipse. We met them at the right time as the eclipse peaked. I tried unsuccessfully to take a photo through their glasses. I pointed out to Denny how you could see the status of the eclipse in the shadows and using your hands.

The other interesting thing about the eclipse is how the temperature dropped during the event. It was 78 degrees before, and just after the peak, it got down to 69 degrees.

It's good to stretch out with the turtle again.

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Feb 01 2023

Black Mountain - Cave Creek

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Routes 1,626
Photos 14,983
Triplogs 2,760

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Toms Black Thumb - Search for Bob, AZ

Hiking		Feb 01 2023
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	8.75 Miles	2,782 AEG

Hiking	8.75 Miles	3 Hrs 28 Mns		2.63 mph
	2,782 ft AEG	8 Mns Break	12 LBS Pack

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I went looking for @Bobp.
I checked out his 2 favorite haunts with no luck.

Perfect hiking weather. Both places were busy for a weekday.

It'll be awhile before I go back to the Toms Thumb TH. Construction has traffic totally buggered up on Happy Valley Road east of Scottsdale Road

Black Mountain 2.38 Miles, 1222 AEG
Toms Thumb/Lookout 6.37 Miles, 1560 AEG

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Dave Barry

Aug 13 2022

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Routes 1,626
Photos 14,983
Triplogs 2,760

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Muggy Morning McDowell Meander, AZ

Hiking		Aug 13 2022
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	6.81 Miles	1,592 AEG

Hiking	6.81 Miles	2 Hrs 32 Mns		2.78 mph
	1,592 ft AEG	5 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Yesterdays storms look like they hit this area pretty good. There were plenty of spots on the way in on Happy Valley Rd where bulldozers had pushed dirt off the pavement. I only had .48 inches 10 miles west of this TH, they had much more. 77 degrees and 77% humidity when I left the house.

I was hoping for a potential @BobP sighting, but it appears he was in Flag. It's August, and the McDowells are unexpectedly green. I lost the clouds and there was no breeze on the climb, so I was glistening just a smidge.

Out to the end of the Lookout Trail to take a quick break to dry off in the light breeze.

I hadn't been out to the Thumb in quite awhile, so I hit that on the way back. Saw a guy on a mountain bike climbing the hill and called him crazy. He replied "Thanks!"

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Jul 03 2021

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Routes 1,626
Photos 14,983
Triplogs 2,760

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Micky D Meander, AZ

Hiking		Jul 03 2021
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	10.82 Miles	2,238 AEG

Hiking	10.82 Miles	5 Hrs 4 Mns		2.33 mph
	2,238 ft AEG	25 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Boulder Trail - MMRP

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A 6:30 start in the 80's and humid. Hog Heaven is an enjoyable trail with some good views of the surrounding area. I'd forgotten how steep it gets with some Class 2. I took a few breaks on the way up and was lucky to have some cloud cover and a breeze most of the way up. Heading down to the Toms Thumb trail, the trail gets a bit steep and slippery in spots.

Headed down East End, I passed up my first couple hikers of the day. Making the turn on Windmill and the Coachwhip, it started heating up. At the intersection of Coachwhip and Pemberton, there has been a shelter w/ table added since the last time I was through here. It's complete with all the tools a MTB'er would need including an air pump. It's also set up with solar Christmas lights.

On Pemberton, I passed my only MTB'er on the day. With a mile to go, no breeze and no clouds, I was ready for it to be over

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Feb 26 2021

DixieFlyer

Guides 99
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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Toms Thumb Super Duper Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 26 2021
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,375

Hiking	12.00 Miles	3,730 AEG

Hiking	12.00 Miles	6 Hrs 39 Mns	2.35 mph
	3,730 ft AEG	1 Hour 32 Mns Break

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McDowell Mountains / Hog Heaven

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I decided to make my once-a-year appearance at the Toms Thumb TH and do this figure 8 loop, which is a combination of the Hog Heaven Loop and the Toms Thumb-Wingate-East End Loop.

I started out by heading up to the HangnailThumbnail, which is on the ridgeline south of East End Peak. This is steep and a bit slippery climb, with some class 2 and class 3 climbing that is ever-so-slightly exposed in a couple of places. I got a good workout on this portion of the hike, and then did some class 2 hiking over to East End Peak. It's always nice to be on the highpoint of the McDowells.

The descent from East End down to the Tom's Thumb Trail is steep and slippery on loose dirt and pea gravel, but I took my time and made it down with no problem.

I did not go to Toms Thumb, but I did make a sidetrip to The Lookout, which has some nice views of the McDowells.

Once I got back on the Toms Thumb Trail, I made the steep descent on mostly rocky terrain to the Windgate Pass Trail. This was my least favorite part of the hike, due to the rocky terrain. Going up to Windgate Pass was uneventful, then it was on to the steep uphill climb on the East End Trail back to the Toms Thumb Trail. You'll get a good workout on this portion of the hike.

Once back on the Toms Thumb Trail, it was uphill for a bit, and then downhill back to the TH.

Not surprisingly, there were quite a few people out in the afternoon going back down to the TH once I got back on the Toms Thumb Trail. I did not see anyone on the hike until I descended from East End and got to the Toms Thumb Trail.

It was a nice day for a hike, although the full sun was not too welcome on the climb up on the East End Trail. Thankfully the temperature was not too hot and there was a bit of a breeze.

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[ checklist ] Basalt Granite Quartz

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[ checklist ] East End Tom's Thumb

Wildflowers Observation None
There are no wildflowers yet...hopefully there will be some in the coming weeks

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Oct 27 2020

LosDosSloFolks

Routes 70
Photos 3,081
Triplogs 601

70 male

Joined Feb 10 2019
Cave Creek, AZ

Tom's Mesquite Hog, AZ

Hiking		Oct 27 2020
		LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 601

Hiking	2.40 Miles	632 AEG

Hiking	2.40 Miles
	632 ft AEG		4 LBS Pack

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Our objective was to do a small loop and add in the exploration of Mesquite Canyon and the high point which the rock climbing community calls "Hog Heaven". We took the Tom's Thumb summit trail up and then cut over on the Feldspar to Mesquite Canyon. An un-named use trail follows the sandy wash entering the canyon then breaks off and the climb begins in earnest. Route shown in photoset.

Great views abound in Mesquite Canyon. And great big rocks live here to. We were the only hikers in the area but we could hear climbers commands echoing off the walls. We finally saw the group of 4 doing climbs and rappels off of a large rock across the way. They even waved.

Definitely more friendly than the masked up fashionistas going up Tom's Thumb.

As we neared the summit the hike turned into 3 points of contact climbing which Cathy put up with for a while then told me in no uncertain terms that she was stopping and for me to go on and finish. I made it almost to the top...within 50 yards, but it turned into a very steep two hands and two feet crawl up and over boulders nearly straight up. Lots of catclaw too. With some leather gloves and a larger pair of stones it would have been no problem at all.

I made my way back down to Cathy and only slipped and fell twice.

I'm going to be sore tomorrow I think. Great hike though in a beautiful section of desert.

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Feb 05 2020

DixieFlyer

Guides 99
Routes 1,485
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,375

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Hog - Thumb - Windgate - East Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 05 2020
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,375

Hiking	12.00 Miles	4,137 AEG

Hiking	12.00 Miles	6 Hrs 22 Mns	2.28 mph
	4,137 ft AEG	1 Hour 6 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] East End Fort McDowell Indian Reservation Fountain Lake The Flatiron Thompson Peak Tom's Thumb Weavers Needle

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I was looking for a hike close to home, and was wanting something different than going to the Lost Dog Wash TH; so I decided to head out to the Tom's Thumb TH. It has been a little over a year since I had been there, so I was overdue. I decided to do a Figure-8 loop that was a combination of the Hog Heaven Loop and a loop that utilized the Tom's Thumb/Windgate Pass/East End Trails. For good measure, I added an out-and-back hike to the Tom's Thumb Lookout.

I began the hike by doing the Hog Heaven Loop CW. This was my favorite part of the hike -- it was a steep and sometimes slippery climb up to the HangnailThumbnail Rock Formation. There was a fair amount of rock climbing and scrambling on this portion of the hike -- more than I remembered from previous times doing it. I then went over to East End -- the high point in the McDowells -- and hung out for a while. Then I descended down to the Tom's Thumb Trail, and did the Tom's Thumb-Windgate Pass-East End Loop CCW. The descent from the Tom's Thumb Trail down to the Windgate Pass Trail was my least favorite part of the hike -- it was fairly rocky and a bit steep, and did not offer much redeeming value imho. The trek up the East End Trail was as tough as ever!

The weather was good for this hike -- it was a tad cloudy in the morning but sunny in the afternoon. It was 38 degrees when I started a little after 9:00 AM, and was 49 when I got back to the TH.

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Dec 18 2019

LosDosSloFolks

Routes 70
Photos 3,081
Triplogs 601

70 male

Joined Feb 10 2019
Cave Creek, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 18 2019
		LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 601

Hiking	5.12 Miles	741 AEG

Hiking	5.12 Miles	2 Hrs 45 Mns	2.12 mph
	741 ft AEG	20 Mns Break

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We were the last people in America to get cell phones, and the last people to get a computer and I'm sure it's a safe bet that we were also the last HAZ members to finally hike this little "walk & gawk" (courtesy of @tibber) lasso loop trail. Well it's done, so there you go! Route shown in photoset.

We added on a second loop using the Feldspar Trail on the return and glad we did. There is a canyon we passed with a trail going back for the rock climbers that looks great. We will be coming back for that and to get up to Tom's Thumb...another unscratched itch.

The wind today was brutal. Seemed we were bucking it no matter what our direction of travel. Even with my stampede string on my chin I lost my hat several times. The five miles felt more like eight or ten. The park seemed very busy at the parking lot and trailhead but we encountered very few people once on the trail.

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[ checklist ] Rock Knob Tom's Thumb

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May 27 2019

Nate_F

Routes 215
Photos 1,337
Triplogs 124

53 male

Joined May 26 2017
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 27 2019
		Nate_F • Triplogs 124

Hiking	3.94 Miles	1,525 AEG

Hiking	3.94 Miles	3 Hrs 14 Mns	1.38 mph
	1,525 ft AEG	23 Mns Break

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Hog Heaven. This one has been on my list for a while, and with the beautiful late-May weather, I did it. This was my first time doing this one so I took my time with it. I followed the track on my Route Scout and well-placed cairns and did just fine. Mind you, this was just the loop and nothing else, so maybe my mileage was a little short. Next time, I plan on adding Tom's Thumb and going back the North side down the climber access trails to make an ultimate Hog Heaven Loop!
The weather was good; very gusty though. It can be hard to climb along the ridge when the winds are gusting; there is some exposure. Also, the dried grass meant a lot of stickers in my shoes and socks. And cuts on my legs!

The wildlife was great on this hike. A pair of cardinals (male and female) in a tree halfway up, and a Gila Monster on the trail too! The other wildlife were the Humans going up and down the trail to Tom's Thumb. Really good hike!

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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Mar 17 2019

Crzy4AZ

Guides 31
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Photos 2,699
Triplogs 615

52 female

Joined Apr 02 2007
Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Mar 17 2019
		Crzy4AZ • Triplogs 615

Hiking	2.46 Miles	310 AEG

Hiking	2.46 Miles	59 Mns	2.54 mph
	310 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Working in hospital this weekend - having FOMO of spring flowers in McDowells. Not fear - actually missing out ! Scanned some hashtags on IG and went for a big patch of poppies at the base of Rock Knob then did little loop back to car.

Highlight was seeing official sign recognizing spur up to the Salt and Pepper rocks. Dug through archives to find my favorite video of that spot kids in 2013.

Happy Spring Y’all !

Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Huge patch of poppies at base of Rock Knob close to MMRP junction

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Dec 29 2018

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
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63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Hog Heaven - East End - Toms Thumb, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2018
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	12.79 Miles	4,046 AEG

Hiking	12.79 Miles	6 Hrs 53 Mns	2.03 mph
	4,046 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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	Dave1	joebartels
	johnlp	rayhuston
	The_Eagle	wallyfrack

Another end of the year hike with Bruce and some of his posse. Lp even brought a couple college buddies. Cool they stay in touch. Dave never ages, Wally brings the best props, Joe’s bitter berry face is

Ray seems to be all healed up, Bruce did this on a sprained ankle. Great hike and company albeit a lot more than my norm. Ouch! Thanks gentlemen. Always enjoy these hikes!! Safety first. Happy New Year! You rock!

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Dec 29 2018

Guides 41
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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Hog Heaven - East End - Toms Thumb, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2018
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	12.79 Miles	4,046 AEG

Hiking	12.79 Miles	6 Hrs 53 Mns	2.03 mph
	4,046 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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Denny and I assembled another Mötley Crüe of Freaks and Geeks for our annual Year End hike.

Chilly/Breezy morning, but the steady to climb to East End, warmed us up.

I'd never been up the Hog Heaven trail to East End Peak, so sampling this geology in the early morning light, was a treat. Little Dave signed us in up top and we took our obligatory group shot with glasses. We slipped our way down to the Toms Thumb Trail where John's 2 buddies split back to the TH. I'll be up here again.

We stopped at the emptied out Ogre's den before heading down East End. East End to the windy Windgate, back to the steady uphill climb up Toms Thumb. After a short side trip to the Outlook, it's all downhill to the TH

Another successful New Years Eve-ish hike in the books.

May you all have a Happy, Healthy, Hiking New Year!

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Dec 29 2018

johnlp

Guides 1
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Hog Heaven - East End - Toms Thumb, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2018
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	12.79 Miles	4,046 AEG

Hiking	12.79 Miles
	4,046 ft AEG

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Coldest desert hike I've been on in quite some time. Balaclava and windbreaker were a must the first few hours. Ron and Gene, my two college buddies, joined us for the Hog Heaven portion of the hike.

Hog heaven is a pretty cool route up to East End Peak. Not too brushy or hard to follow. After descending East End trail and heading over Windgate Pass, we saw some bow hunters at Inspiration point, then three deer five minutes later. The grind up Tom's Thumb trail was better than expected. Always pretty.

We finished up by heading out to Lookout Point then back down to the TH. Great hike. Thanks all. Happy New Year!

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Dec 29 2018

joebartels

Guides 264
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Joined Nov 20 1996

Hog Heaven - East End - Tom's Thumb, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2018
		joebartels • Triplogs 5,894

Hiking	16.81 Miles	6,295 AEG

Hiking	16.81 Miles	9 Hrs 4 Mns		2.23 mph
	6,295 ft AEG	1 Hour 32 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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Tom's Thumb Loop off Windgate Pass Trail

Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300

Camelback Summit - Echo Canyon Trail

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Sat 7:12 am
Into the deep freeze.

Sat 7:31 am
We contemplated a new rule. When in doubt or lost... split up

Sat 8:02 am
The hog route doesn't dine on pequeño cacahuates, bring your grande huevos or go home!
Conversation goes downhill and the hike goes UP

Sat 10:14 am
East End grippy, not loose and rocky as sign stated.
Well... everything is relative after being high on the hog.
Wally tried pushing the lycium berries. About as tasty as a lithium 9 volt battery

Sat 12:19 pm
Decent views!
Tom's Thumb trail from Windgate up is a great trail. I'm not a huge McDowell's fan due to the drive but this is worthy.

Sat 12:29 pm
Mica in several areas. Trail goes over a huge discolored quartz vein too.

Sat 1:50 pm
Finished. Great to see everyone. Hog was the lure and enjoyed finally getting to tackle it.

Nice day so I hit up Pie & Echo too. After the tedious footing in the McDowells it was great to be home on solid footing. Busy. Jim & Scott heading down so I got to meet the world famous Gummo!

Sat 4:47 pm
24 hikers @ camelback summit.
Roughly the equivalence of a fifth lap. Picked up the saddle in 6:01, 4:00 is outta my league now. Held fair though the rails. Then slowed it down since I rely heavy on pre/post hike hydration.

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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Lots of Brittlebush & [ Parish's goldeneye ]
[ Mexican Gold Poppy ] some are a nice darker rich tone
[ Chuparosa ]
plenty of other varieties too

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Dec 29 2018

wallyfrack

Routes 93
Photos 7,758
Triplogs 1,691

64 male

Joined Mar 11 2003
AZ

Hog Heaven-East End-Toms Thumb, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2018
		wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,691

Hiking	12.79 Miles	4,046 AEG

Hiking	12.79 Miles	6 Hrs 41 Mns	1.91 mph
	4,046 ft AEG

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