Mormon Loop Trail • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 27 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	5.00 Miles	1,180 AEG

Hiking	5.00 Miles	1 Hour 34 Mns	3.19 mph
	1,180 ft AEG

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workout hike
crossed paths on mormon trail with @john10s and @tbonekathy - nice to see you both!

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hazhole

Aug 27 2025

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Aug 27 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	10.31 Miles	2,283 AEG

Hiking	10.31 Miles	3 Hrs 17 Mns	3.19 mph
	2,283 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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Started from Pima Canyon Trailhead around 6AM, and it was a cooler morning in the upper 70s, but still very humid. There were surprisingly few people out on a relatively nice morning for August. SoMo clearly got quite a bit of rain in the big storm on Monday--there were lots of little washouts along the trails and down in Pima Wash, a few remaining puddles with standing water, and millipedes enjoying the lingering moisture. Didn't see much wildlife but crossed paths with @trekkin_gecko on the way back up from Mormon Trailhead.

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[ checklist ] Millipede

Jul 20 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 20 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	3.34 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Hidden Valley via San Gabriel

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Nice overcast morning. Lots of folks out enjoying the relatively cool day. Pretty sunrise.

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Jul 12 2025

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jul 12 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	10.43 Miles	2,249 AEG

Hiking	10.43 Miles	3 Hrs 34 Mns	3.16 mph
	2,249 ft AEG	16 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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Back to SoMo for another lap through Hidden Valley/Mormon, starting around 6AM. The trails weren't too busy, and it wasn't ridiculously hot but humid enough that I was sweating a lot. Not much to note out there today--saw a jackrabbit but no particularly interesting wildlife, and it was in the low 90s by the end.

Jul 09 2025

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 09 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	5.00 Miles	1,180 AEG

Hiking	5.00 Miles	1 Hour 33 Mns	3.23 mph
	1,180 ft AEG

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workout hike
slow
already warm at 0620
not many people out which is nice

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hazhole

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Jul 04 2025

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jul 04 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	10.02 Miles	2,210 AEG

Hiking	10.02 Miles	3 Hrs 22 Mns	3.08 mph
	2,210 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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We got out for a morning hike on the Fourth of July, starting around 6AM from Pima Canyon. It was in the upper 70s but a little humid as we got going, and there weren't many other people out there on the holiday enjoying the relatively cool weather. We stuck to the usual route through Hidden Valley we've done a lot recently, and the trails remained relatively quiet throughout. It was still only in the upper 80s when we finished ~9:30AM, so not a bad morning to be outside.

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Jun 28 2025

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jun 28 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	10.35 Miles	2,196 AEG

Hiking	10.35 Miles	3 Hrs 28 Mns	3.06 mph
	2,196 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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It had been a while since I'd hiked with TboneKathy, so when she said she was heading to SoMo on Saturday morning, I told her I'd join and set an alarm even though sleeping in sounded very tempting. It had been ~6 weeks since we were at South Mountain together, and since our creativity apparently hasn't improved during that time, we defaulted to the same route we hiked often in the spring , through Hidden Valley and over toward Mormon Trailhead. Pretty typical day on the trails...medium-busy, toasty but not ridiculously hot for June, in the mid-90s when we finished around 9:30AM.

Jun 08 2025

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Javelina Lollipop, AZ

Hiking		Jun 08 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	7.50 Miles	1,240 AEG

Hiking	7.50 Miles	2 Hrs 16 Mns	3.31 mph
	1,240 ft AEG

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johnlp

senior citizen rehab hiking
we actually used some common sense today
did the route fletch and i used to do often with the addition of hidden valley
quite a few hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners out
decent temps with 0500 start time
john remembered the na beers, thank you!

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hazhole

Jun 08 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Javelina Lollipop, AZ

Hiking		Jun 08 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	7.50 Miles	1,240 AEG

Hiking	7.50 Miles	2 Hrs 16 Mns	3.31 mph
	1,240 ft AEG

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trekkin_gecko

Warmer temps are finally hear. Nice spring though. We got going on our hike at 5 AM. A little busy on the trails, mostly mountain bikers. Mellow hike as we are both recovering from senioritis.

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Jun 06 2025

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Beverly Figure 8, AZ

Hiking		Jun 06 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	6.80 Miles	1,180 AEG

Hiking	6.80 Miles	1 Hour 57 Mns	3.49 mph
	1,180 ft AEG

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change of plans this morning, so decided to try my figure 8 workout hike
got going around 0800
saw four mountain bikers and three trail runners, no hikers, one chuckwalla
pleasantly surprised by the time, since i haven't hiked in six weeks

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hazhole

May 29 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Javelina to Hidden Valley, AZ

Hiking		May 29 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	7.59 Miles	1,169 AEG

Hiking	7.59 Miles	2 Hrs 18 Mns	3.32 mph
	1,169 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Enjoying the relatively cool weather while it lasts.

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[ checklist ] Fat Mans Pass

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

May 14 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		May 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 29 Mns	3.29 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Harvester benchmark. Saw a few hummingbirds and a bunny. Tender achilles tendon.

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May 13 2025

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 13 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	6.65 Miles	1,595 AEG

Hiking	6.65 Miles	2 Hrs 26 Mns	2.79 mph
	1,595 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge

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chumley

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Another evening hike with HAZ’s most blocked member. Got started from Pima Canyon and promptly got lost in the parking lot as we decided what exactly we wanted to hike. Chumley not only put together a loop that had us blinded by the late afternoon sun, but somehow managed to seemingly feel like it was uphill 90% of the time. Impressive really. I whined accordingly.

We made our way west on Beacon Hill, Ridgeline, and Mormon Loop/Javelina Canyon. Warm, but a strong breeze kept things comfortable. After Mormon, we went through the tunnel end of Hidden Valley, then up past the crosses to Guadalupe Ridge. Three crosses now, large wood ones, two look newer than the third. Temps cooled nicely after the sun set. East on the Ridge, then finished up on Marcos De Niza.

Nice evening. Good workout. And an abundance of topics for us both to find plenty to complain about.

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May 13 2025

chumley

Guides 94
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Photos 22,055
Triplogs 1,993

52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Mormon Marcos Loop, AZ

Hiking		May 13 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Hiking	6.88 Miles	1,482 AEG

Hiking	6.88 Miles	2 Hrs 26 Mns	2.83 mph
	1,482 ft AEG

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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge

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LindaAnn

Went counterclockwise and it was awful. Ridgeline and Mormon are awful. Guadalupe and Marcos have tons more uphill than they should. Go the other way.

Removed a couple of painted rocks. Did you know if you wipe "love" into toilet paper with your poop, you can leave it wherever you want? It's not trash if there's a positive message on it!

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May 09 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Two Peaks, AZ

Hiking		May 09 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2,072 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2 Hrs 37 Mns	3.51 mph
	2,072 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Normal route including Two Peaks and Hidden Valley.
Two flats (yesterday), Two Peaks, two snakes!

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[ checklist ] Speckled Rattlesnake

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

May 08 2025

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		May 08 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	10.10 Miles	2,166 AEG

Hiking	10.10 Miles	3 Hrs 10 Mns	3.28 mph
	2,166 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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I had another slow morning at work, and TBK mentioned she was going for a hike at SoMo, so I tagged along. The clouds and cool temperatures from earlier in the week were gone, but the trails were still relatively quiet. We looped through Hidden Valley, over to Mormon Trailhead, then returned via Javelina Canyon. Nothing too interesting on this one, but good to get out again this week. A little warm by the end, but not too bad.

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May 01 2025

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	5.27 Miles	1,220 AEG

Hiking	5.27 Miles	2 Hrs 27 Mns	2.20 mph
	1,220 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Tortoise_Hiker

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Met Denny at San Gabriel at 0630. I was finally able to start earlier now that Mike can drive Reagan to school. Not that it matters much—she’ll have her license in a few weeks. We headed up San Gabriel ridge, then did Mormon Loop & National. Didn’t see a ton of hikers. Not as cool as I was hoping it would be, but we survived. Always good to hike with Denny, and fun conversation.

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Saguaros are blooming. Not much else.

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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

May 01 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

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

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	5.27 Miles	1,220 AEG

Hiking	5.27 Miles	2 Hrs 27 Mns	2.20 mph
	1,220 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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LindaAnn

Met up with Linda to do a version of the Mormon Loop. I may have to start earlier than 6:30 as Linda had to listen to me whine for half the hike. Trails were in the usual shape. People, pets, and mountain bikers were all friendly! Good to see Linda and get a hike in. Thanks, young Lady! Like HAZ, you rock!

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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

Apr 23 2025

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 23 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	10.00 Miles	2,173 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	3 Hrs 16 Mns	3.13 mph
	2,173 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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Joined TboneKathy for a morning SoMo hike with no particular route in mind when we started. I went up Marcos de Niza, then we took National to Hidden Valley and down to Mormon TH and back up. We looped back on Javelina, and I returned via Marcos de Niza. Relatively quiet on the trails today with very few mountain bikers out. The ocotillo blooms are slowing down, but more saguaro flowers than last week. Didn't see any snakes or interesting wildlife, but the Horseback Hike Patrol made another appearance today. Ended up unintentionally hitting exactly 10.00 miles...very precise outcome for aimless wandering.

Apr 21 2025

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Beverly Figure 8, AZ

Hiking		Apr 21 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	6.80 Miles	1,180 AEG

Hiking	6.80 Miles	1 Hour 56 Mns	3.52 mph
	1,180 ft AEG

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