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Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 07 2025
		Mike_Fels • Triplogs 514

Hiking	7.53 Miles	1,633 AEG

Hiking	7.53 Miles	3 Hrs 15 Mns	2.32 mph
	1,633 ft AEG

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Bikes, bikes and more bikes. I've got to remember not to do the National on a weekend. Other than that it was beautiful. Cool at 7:30 AM but it warmed up quickly. Didn't see any wildlife, but there were several wildflowers starting to show.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Globe mallow and several yellow flowers.

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Dec 03 2025

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 03 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,236

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 41 Mns	3.23 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Cool and breezy mid-morning start. Lots of erosion from the rains, but also a lot of new plant growth and flowers appearing. Early for wildflowers. Should be a good year especially if we get some more rain before the ground dries out. Brittlebush and creosote blooming as well.
Only saw three mountain bikers. Rare since the pandemic.
Good day.

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Nov 18 2025

Guides 10
Routes 689
Photos 7,502
Triplogs 4,750

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 18 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,750

Hiking	6.05 Miles	1,336 AEG

Hiking	6.05 Miles
	1,336 ft AEG

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Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail

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mormon loop with a side of hidden valley
got started around 1000
it was moist
clouds were

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hazhole

Nov 14 2025

Guides 28
Routes 414
Photos 6,529
Triplogs 381

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Nov 14 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

Hiking	10.51 Miles	2,198 AEG

Hiking	10.51 Miles	3 Hrs 15 Mns	3.27 mph
	2,198 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

I got a little bit later start than usual at ~9AM, but the weather was nice and the trails were more crowded than expected for a Friday morning. There were several classrooms' worth of young kids (field trip?) clogging National near the Pima Wash/Javelina intersection, so that was annoying. Otherwise, pretty typical morning at SoMo. I didn't see any blood remaining on Mormon Trail from my last visit, and I avoided any rock collisions today, so that was a step in the right direction.

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[ checklist ] Hidden Valley Tunnel

Nov 13 2025

Guides 10
Routes 689
Photos 7,502
Triplogs 4,750

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Beverly to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Nov 13 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,750

Hiking	10.74 Miles	1,839 AEG

Hiking	10.74 Miles	3 Hrs 18 Mns	3.25 mph
	1,839 ft AEG

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needed a solid hike today
got going around 0900
some cloud cover, cool enough temps

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hazhole

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Oct 31 2025

Guides 10
Routes 689
Photos 7,502
Triplogs 4,750

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 31 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,750

Hiking	8.10 Miles	1,316 AEG

Hiking	8.10 Miles
	1,316 ft AEG

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Papago Park Walking Path

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mid morning workout hike on mormon loop
sunset hike with sue in papago park

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hazhole

Oct 25 2025

Guides 28
Routes 414
Photos 6,529
Triplogs 381

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Oct 25 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

Hiking	10.01 Miles	1,923 AEG

Hiking	10.01 Miles	2 Hrs 59 Mns	3.41 mph
	1,923 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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TboneKathy

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I headed out for an early hike at SoMo, starting around sunrise. Weekend crowds were in full force--I passed 20+ people along Marcos de Niza, and there was a big running group getting started near the National/Javelina Canyon intersection that fortunately went a different way. Along Mormon Loop, I came across a snake eating a lizard in the middle of the trail. I almost missed it until a trail runner pointed it out--he said it came tumbling down the trail in front him.

On my way down to Mormon TH, I accidentally grazed my upper shin on a rock as I passed someone. It hurt, but I didn't think much of it until I felt the warmth of blood running down my leg...lots of it. I figured it was one of those minor scrapes that looks worse than it is and I'd wash it off after the hike, so I kept going down to the TH and started back up. Meanwhile, blood was soaking into my sock/boot, and someone finally commented, "Sir, you're bleeding!" as I passed. Yeah, I noticed that, too...

A few miles later, I finally took a closer look at the cut and realized it was deeper than I thought and might require stitches. By the time I finished the hike, my boot looked like a murder scene. I went to urgent care later, and sure enough, three stitches...dumbest hiking accident ever. Nice morning to be outside other than the minor brush with the rock.

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Oct 19 2025

Guides 28
Routes 414
Photos 6,529
Triplogs 381

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Oct 19 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

Hiking	10.48 Miles	2,210 AEG

Hiking	10.48 Miles	3 Hrs 17 Mns	3.19 mph
	2,210 ft AEG

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TboneKathy

First time back at SoMo since the big rain last weekend, and it was the most crowded I've seen it this season...seems like everyone has realized the mornings are finally comfortable. It was noticeably greener than my last time out here, with grass growing in a few places, and even that prior visit was looking better after the September rains. Lots of washouts and erosion after the big storms, especially in Hidden Valley. We stopped by a few petroglyphs that TBK hadn't seen before, but otherwise a pretty typical SoMo morning.

Oct 14 2025

LindaAnn

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Triplogs 2,677

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 14 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,677

Hiking	7.35 Miles	1,324 AEG

Hiking	7.35 Miles	3 Hrs 14 Mns	2.31 mph
	1,324 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Tortoise_Hiker

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I think Denny flew home around midnight, but I told him he still had to hike with me today. Met up at Pima Cyn at 0715. Up Marcos, then up Mormon Loop/Javelina. Came down thru Hidden Valley, National, and Pima Wash.

Tons of evidence of recent rain, with still some flowing water. Trails are chewed up. Saw two caterpillars. A handful of bikers and other hikers. Good workout, abd always good to hike with Denny.

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Oct 14 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

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64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 14 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,729

Hiking	7.35 Miles	1,324 AEG

Hiking	7.35 Miles	3 Hrs 14 Mns	2.31 mph
	1,324 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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LindaAnn

Joined Linda for a mid morning hike at South Mountain. Flew in last night so I was dragging a little. Wait, that's my normal

! Signs of the rain storm were evident. Some ruts here and there and occasional standing water. A little water running in the tunnel and in Lower Pima wash. Linda was able to spot a little "quick sand" and showed me were it was.

Pima wash trail had signs of a foot or two flow recently. The pavement work on the drive in and the parking lot seemed to be done. New top and paint.
It was great to get a hike in with Linda and catch up.

Like HAZ, she rocks!

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Oct 02 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
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Triplogs 3,729

64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Oct 02 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,729

Hiking	6.90 Miles	912 AEG

Hiking	6.90 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	2.67 mph
	912 ft AEG

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wallyfrack

Wally came over and joined me for a South Mountain hike. We did Mormon loop along with Hidden Valley. Instead of Pima road we took Pima wash at the end. They definitely got some rain in those storms and the trail was chewed up in a couple places. The wash looked like it got some flow. Would have like to have seen that. Trails were still in pretty good shape. With an early start the temps weren’t too bad when we finished around 8:30. The road going in and parking lot have been getting resurfaced since the weekend and they are still working on it. You could park in lot but not on road. Always great to get a hike in with Wally! Like HAZ, he rocks!!

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Sep 21 2025

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 21 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,236

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 42 Mns	3.23 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Still warm and moist! Lots of mountain bikers out there. Creosote in bloom.

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Sep 19 2025

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
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64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

South Mtn Park / Pima Cyn

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 19 2025
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,729

Hiking	6.00 Miles	743 AEG

Hiking	6.00 Miles	2 Hrs 12 Mns	2.73 mph
	743 ft AEG

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Woke up early so I went over to South Mountain for a sweat fest. Took the road up and the wash back. I had cloud cover for most of the hike. Almost sweated enough to get Pima wash running!!

I was glad to get a hike in!

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Aug 27 2025

Guides 10
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Photos 7,502
Triplogs 4,750

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 27 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,750

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 28
Routes 414
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Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Aug 27 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

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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Jul 20 2025

johnlp

Guides 1
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Photos 7,285
Triplogs 5,236

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 20 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,236

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

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Jul 12 2025

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41 male

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Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jul 12 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

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

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phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 09 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,750

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 28
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Photos 6,529
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41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jul 04 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

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 28
Routes 414
Photos 6,529
Triplogs 381

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jun 28 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

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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