Sidewinder Trail - Sonoran Perserve N • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Jan 15 2026
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.24 Miles	976 AEG

Hiking	7.24 Miles	2 Hrs 15 Mns		3.22 mph
	976 ft AEG		4 LBS Pack

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Beautiful weather. Testing out some new hiking accessories. Late start with a smattering of hikers and bikers.

Wildflowers Observation Light

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Dave Barry

Jan 01 2026

Guides 42
Routes 1,739
Photos 15,366
Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Jan 01 2026
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	5.30 Miles	690 AEG

Hiking	5.30 Miles	1 Hour 36 Mns	3.31 mph
	690 ft AEG

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Wanted something smooth and this always fits the bill. Mist turned into rain and windy conditions, so I cut it short, being soaked and cold.

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Dave Barry

Dec 19 2025

Nightstalker

Routes 193
Photos 7,406
Triplogs 1,814

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 19 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,814

Hiking	2.90 Miles	362 AEG

Hiking	2.90 Miles	1 Hour 36 Mns		1.96 mph
	362 ft AEG	7 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Met up with my PA/AZ bestie Tricia for a short hike from Apache Wash Trailhead. We did a counter clockwise loop on Sidewinder, Apache Vista spur, Apache Wash Loop, and Ocotillo trail back to the parking lot. No shortage of other hikers and bikers out on the trails on this beautiful morning. So good to see Tricia getting back out on the trails again.

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Oct 02 2025

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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash Loops, AZ

Hiking		Oct 02 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	6.44 Miles	740 AEG

Hiking	6.44 Miles	2 Hrs 1 Min	3.19 mph
	740 ft AEG

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Saw my first Danger Noodle in a while and hundreds of caterpillars in a few sections. Many of which had secum to bike wheels. 70's to start, 90 to finish.

Fauna

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[ checklist ] White-lined Sphinx Caterpillar

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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Dave Barry

Mar 14 2025

Guides 42
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Photos 15,366
Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Mar 14 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	6.50 Miles	727 AEG

Hiking	6.50 Miles	1 Hour 57 Mns		3.33 mph
	727 ft AEG		2 LBS Pack

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After 8 days at Sea Level, I hit up this close by hike to get a few feet of AEG. There were about 700' more on this one hike, than 8 days in Fla. A cool 48 degrees to start, 52 to finish.

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Dave Barry

Mar 02 2025

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Routes 1,195
Photos 37,136
Triplogs 1,583

70 female

Joined Feb 26 2004
Phoenix, AZ

Ocotillo Ridgeback Sidewinder Loop, AZ

Hiking		Mar 02 2025
		tibber • Triplogs 1,583

Hiking	4.45 Miles	496 AEG

Hiking	4.45 Miles	1 Hour 22 Mns	3.30 mph
	496 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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a nice clockwise lasso loop out on the Preserve today. Temp was delightful with a slight breeze. Trail is in good shape. I kicked off some rocks and cleared some branch debris. The climb up Ridgeback went well. Saw no one on the backside of the loop. Joe's Leprachaun snake spook scared the Irish right out of me; especially when I'm listening to a podcast and can't quite discern the sound initially.

Mother Nature had her paintbrush out; always enjoy that. Not many folks out hiking or biking. I probably saw more bikers. No lizards or anything.

WATCH: 4.37 mi, 2:29-3:51PM, 132 bpm/161 max (40% Zone 5 max, 39% Zone 4 anaerobic, 20% Zone 3 aerobic) burning 557 calories, 1686-2086 elevation. A lovely 73.3 with 24% humidity, gusts at 180mph from the south (I mean 18 mph).

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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled.

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Jan 28 2025

Guides 42
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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Jan 28 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.27 Miles	935 AEG

Hiking	7.27 Miles	2 Hrs 18 Mns		3.16 mph
	935 ft AEG		3 LBS Pack

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Wasn't motivated enough to drive any further, but had to take advantage of the perfect weather. A light crowd out, mixed MTB'ers and hikers. Some Fraleys to the west and northeast.

Bosco Tank

Dry

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Dave Barry

Jan 09 2025

LosDosSloFolks

Routes 73
Photos 3,117
Triplogs 619

70 male

Joined Feb 10 2019
Cave Creek, AZ

Sidewinder-Ocotillo Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 09 2025
		LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 619

Hiking	5.40 Miles	573 AEG

Hiking	5.40 Miles	2 Hrs 23 Mns		2.42 mph
	573 ft AEG	9 Mns Break	6 LBS Pack

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CW loop starting from the Desert Hills TH of the Sonoran Preserve North. Cool temps to start then the sun came out from behind the clouds and it got warm. On the western side of the loop one lone cloud blocked the sun and the wind really picked up. Jacket had to go back on along with the stampede string on my hat or it would have sailed away.

Saw only a handful of hikers and a few MTB's. These trails have loads of wildflowers in February-March [ photo ] [ photo ] , but if rain doesn't come soon that won't happen.

Culture

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[ checklist ] Antenna Farm

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Jan 09 2025

Guides 42
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Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Jan 09 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	8.63 Miles	1,431 AEG

Hiking	8.63 Miles	2 Hrs 43 Mns		3.18 mph
	1,431 ft AEG		3 LBS Pack

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I needed to get out and stretch my legs after resting some nagging problems. This always fits the bill as a smooth easy workout hike. I did a double up Ridgeback, for a little extra gain. Cool to start, then the wind started gusting and blowing around the desert.

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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry

Jan 05 2025

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Photos 37,136
Triplogs 1,583

70 female

Joined Feb 26 2004
Phoenix, AZ

Sidewinder-Apache Vista-Ridgeback, AZ

Hiking		Jan 05 2025
		tibber • Triplogs 1,583

Hiking	5.75 Miles	750 AEG

Hiking	5.75 Miles	1 Hour 54 Mns	3.17 mph
	750 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Had only planned on doing hike to Ridgeback Jct and not do Apache Vista but ended up doing the whole loop counterclockwise. I feel rather out of hiking shape and don't seem motivated. I'm so far behind on all my videos from Europe (researching takes so much time - however, those mountains in the La Rioja of Spain near the Camino look like some great hiking with cool geology). This ended up being a decent hike as I set my goals small and surpassed each one; a good way to start the year; or I'm trying to make up for my KFC 3 piece extra crispy chicken box

, along with a high calorie day a couple days ago.

Trail is in good shape, but needs to have more rocks kicked off of it. Lots of people and pups out and bike riders too. Temp was glorious though and even a nice breeze depending on which direction you were hiking. Air quality seemed better too. I tried a dry mouth lozenge to help with my throat sticking to itself; seems to help.

On the way home I stopped for a Pumpkin Spice Latte Iced Coffee

at Quik Trip as I forgot to pack a beer.

WATCH 5.65 miles, 1.44-3:39PM, 135 bpm/165 max burning 791 calories, 1750-2152 elevation.
Temp was a delightfully sunny 64.3 and only 13% humidity.

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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled.

Dec 14 2024

Guides 42
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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Dec 14 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.23 Miles	931 AEG

Hiking	7.23 Miles	2 Hrs 6 Mns	3.44 mph
	931 ft AEG

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Not as busy as expected for a Saturday. One horseback rider. A perfect cloudy and cool day.

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Dave Barry

Dec 03 2024

LosDosSloFolks

Routes 73
Photos 3,117
Triplogs 619

70 male

Joined Feb 10 2019
Cave Creek, AZ

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Dec 03 2024
		LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 619

Hiking	5.75 Miles	798 AEG

Hiking	5.75 Miles
	798 ft AEG		6 LBS Pack

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Nice workout loop that I haven't done in quite a while. Warm day...I should have started sooner or waited for cooler temps.

I bit off a bit more than I should have for this rehab hike. Best to have thrown in the towel after the first climb but I was determined to finish what I started. Lumbar fusion has shortened my stride by 8cm and I could really tell on the uphill sections. They say some of it will return by the 6 or 7 month mark.

The trails were all in good shape except for the ones that weren't and those really aggravated my incision. The massive back brace they gave me would have helped but I opted to go w/o it today. Poor decision.
OK, enough whining. I'm happy to get out, just impatient to get back to "normal".

Saw 4 hikers and half a dozen mountain bikers.

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Dec 02 2024

Guides 42
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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Dec 02 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.24 Miles	893 AEG

Hiking	7.24 Miles	2 Hrs 12 Mns		3.29 mph
	893 ft AEG		5 LBS Pack

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A leg stretcher. No Tibber's or LosDoses spotted

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Dave Barry

Nov 28 2024

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Triplogs 1,583

70 female

Joined Feb 26 2004
Phoenix, AZ

Ocotillo - Ridgeback - Sidewinder, AZ

Hiking		Nov 28 2024
		tibber • Triplogs 1,583

Hiking	4.55 Miles	561 AEG

Hiking	4.55 Miles	1 Hour 26 Mns	3.21 mph
	561 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Since we have our Thanksgiving Picnic Potluck on Friday and the Cranberry Conserve is made, I got to hike today. It was beautiful out there. I saw about 1/2 dozen hikers and bike riders and a few dogs plus about two dozen quail. Also saw an aircraft flying north to south which seemed odd for out there. I feel like I'm getting my hiking legs back, so that's good. Realized on the way I had misnamed one of my Paris videos (so I have to re-record it), but soon forgot about that until near the end of the hike.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to my fellow HAZers. My fellow Camino Pilgrims exchanged greetings this morning via What's App so that was fun.

WATCH 4.37 miles, 1:33-2:58PM, 136 bpm/173 max, 596 calories, 1758-2211 elevation. Temp 69.8, sunny with some nice little cumulus in the distance, 37% humidity.

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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled.

Nov 26 2024

Guides 42
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Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Nov 26 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.41 Miles	903 AEG

Hiking	7.41 Miles	3 Hrs 3 Mns		2.83 mph
	903 ft AEG	26 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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It'd been more than 2 weeks since I'd done any sort of hiking. With some major lung funk going on, I hit this with a buddy, his kids, grand-kids. This worked out just fine with the length, AEG, speed and temps. Per usual, 2 to 1 MTB'ers to hikers. I'm ready to hit it again.

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Dave Barry

Nov 10 2024

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70 female

Joined Feb 26 2004
Phoenix, AZ

Apache - Sidewinder - Badger, AZ

Hiking		Nov 10 2024
		tibber • Triplogs 1,583

Hiking	4.21 Miles	240 AEG

Hiking	4.21 Miles	1 Hour 14 Mns	3.41 mph
	240 ft AEG

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Badger Brawl Trail - Sonoran Preserve North

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Still sick but wanted to get out and try and build up my hiking stamina. RS is not working properly for me. I'll have to play with that to see what the issue is as it worked fine in Europe.

A lovely afternoon, saw a coyote on the way in. It was just staring at something. Sad to say the saguaro at the TH is down and out

. I was very fond of that one. Saw maybe a dozen hikers and 1/2 dozen bikers and a couple lizards. Trails were in good shape, looks like they did some brushing on the Sidewinder on the west side going up to meet Apache Vista. It was a tad warmer than I anticipated.

WATCH 3:25-4:40PM, 1747-1925 elevation, 135 avg bpm - 155 max, 80.5 sunny and 13% humidity

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For me, sometimes it's just as much about the journey as the destination.
Oh, and once in awhile, don't forget to look back at the trail you've traveled.

Oct 31 2024

Guides 42
Routes 1,739
Photos 15,366
Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash Loop, AZ

Hiking		Oct 31 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.22 Miles	920 AEG

Hiking	7.22 Miles	2 Hrs 9 Mns	3.36 mph
	920 ft AEG

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Took advantage of the cool morning.
A few hikers and bikers out.

A couple was getting a MTB lesson.
A group of 20+ Boomers being led on a hike.

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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry

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Apr 22 2024

Guides 42
Routes 1,739
Photos 15,366
Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Apr 22 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	6.44 Miles	820 AEG

Hiking	6.44 Miles	1 Hour 54 Mns		3.39 mph
	820 ft AEG		2 LBS Pack

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7am start and the air was thick w/smoke. Probably the Range Fire, SE of the valley. It was either less noticeable or I was used to it at the finish.

Quite a few bikers and hikers out. Many starting in the 92 degree temps I finished in.

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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry

Apr 02 2024

Guides 42
Routes 1,739
Photos 15,366
Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash, AZ

Hiking		Apr 02 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	7.20 Miles	933 AEG

Hiking	7.20 Miles	2 Hrs 6 Mns		3.43 mph
	933 ft AEG		2 LBS Pack

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Just enough of a breeze to help cool you and to get the stinknet wafting through the air.

Brittlebush, Stinknet and Foxtail are the main players now. A few poppies, lupine, owl clover and scorpionweed are hanging on. A light crowd because of a late start.

Wildflowers Observation Light

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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry

Mar 25 2024

Guides 42
Routes 1,739
Photos 15,366
Triplogs 2,866

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Apache Wash loops, AZ

Hiking		Mar 25 2024
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,866

Hiking	8.66 Miles	1,227 AEG

Hiking	8.66 Miles	2 Hrs 37 Mns		3.33 mph
	1,227 ft AEG	1 Min Break	3 LBS Pack

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