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Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501 - 3 members in 16 triplogs have rated this an average 3.7 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Aug 02 2024
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 02 2024
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking2.30 Miles 695 AEG
Hiking2.30 Miles
695 ft AEG
 
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Jun 07 2023
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42 male
 Joined Nov 30 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Run/Jog avatar Jun 07 2023
ShatteredArm • Triplogs 356
Run/Jog6.38 Miles 926 AEG
Run/Jog6.38 Miles   1 Hour   23 Mns   4.97 mph
926 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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Another morning run with dog, this was a bit far out for a morning run at a 30 minute commute, but wanted to check out something new. Started at Los Burros Campground at like 6am (didn't expect anybody to actually be camping there...sorry!). Chilly at first, but had to move the legs quickly to keep up with the dog. Crossed the road, started the gentle climb up the base of Lake Mtn. After crossing the road, the trail levels off a bit and traverses to the NE corner, then starts a steep climb up. One stretch had a good amount of deadfall.

The lake was a bit of a letdown, although the crater did have a nice green meadow in it. Just not a whole lot of water. Poked around the lookout for a bit (the part along the top is actually the Four Springs trail). Headed down the road at a breakneck pace, this felt a bit reckless with a big strong dog on a leash, but had to give her a chance to really get moving.

Trail back was uneventful, was a little tired at the end. She of course had to walk through the puddle at the very end so as to get as much mud as possible in my vehicle.
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May 29 2023
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 Joined Mar 11 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar May 29 2023
Vashti • Triplogs 276
Hiking4.06 Miles 864 AEG
Hiking4.06 Miles   2 Hrs   13 Mns   2.10 mph
864 ft AEG      17 Mns Break
 
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A pleasant hike to lake mountain lookout. On the day we went, there was so much water in the lake. Crazy amounts of water. We have been on this trail a number of times in the past years, and we have never seen the "lake" look like anything more than a Marsh at best. This time, the lake was the real thing!

The fire tower was unmanned, but you can tell that people are up there quite a bit.
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Aug 27 2022
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 27 2022
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,375
Hiking6.97 Miles 1,130 AEG
Hiking6.97 Miles   2 Hrs   49 Mns   2.70 mph
1,130 ft AEG      14 Mns Break
 
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This verbiage is a test to see if my commentary escapes an HAZ black hole this time.

Things seem to be working now so I'll try again.

I was on my way to Colorado so I decided to check this lookout off of my list while I was on my way. I could have done a near drive-up, but I wanted a bit of a hike, so I started from the Los Burros Campground and made my way over to Lake Mountain.

I went up the mountain on the forest road that goes to the summit, and came back down on the Four Springs Spur Trail and the Four Springs Trail, which took me back to the Los Burros Trail.

These were all nice trails to hike on, so I am glad that I did this hike. There were some wildflowers blooming on much of the Los Burros Trail, which was an added bonus.

The lookout is closed for the season, so I was unable to get up in the tower -- the locked gate and fence topped with razor wire discouraged me from climbing up the tower.

Route Scout did not miss a beat today, so I was able to record a good GPS track.

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There was a decent display of wildflowers along the Los Burros Trail.
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Aug 03 2022
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 03 2022
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking2.60 Miles 695 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles
695 ft AEG
 
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Aug 02 2022
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
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BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking3.10 Miles 695 AEG
Hiking3.10 Miles
695 ft AEG
 
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I took the trail so I could check out the lake. It was as green as it was last year.
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Aug 01 2022
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 01 2022
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking2.61 Miles 751 AEG
Hiking2.61 Miles
751 ft AEG
 
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Always pronounce Egeszsegedre properly......
If you like this triplog you must be a friend of BrunoP
 
Jul 30 2022
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 30 2022
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking2.30 Miles 751 AEG
Hiking2.30 Miles
751 ft AEG
 
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Always pronounce Egeszsegedre properly......
If you like this triplog you must be a friend of BrunoP
 
May 11 2022
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
 Hiking avatar May 11 2022
PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
 Hiking4.15 Miles 1,046 AEG
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1,046 ft AEG
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After work hike. The idea of a dead volcano with a seasonal lake on top intrigued me. A bit of fire damage in the middle and some deadfall across the trail, but overall the trail was in good condition. Crested the rim of the volcano and descended to the pretty grassy meadow/seasonal lake bed before making another short climb to the fire tower. Trees mostly obscure the summit view but one can see to the west. Went off trail to follow the northern rim of the peak back to the trail. Found a few bits of wrecked aluminum that made me think of a possible plain wreck in the past. Cool area with lots of scattered volcanic cones. Nice hike that I’ll probably do again.
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Sep 27 2021
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 Joined Mar 11 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 27 2021
Vashti • Triplogs 276
Hiking3.70 Miles 929 AEG
Hiking3.70 Miles   1 Hour   53 Mns   2.20 mph
929 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
 
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Quick hike to the Lake Mountain Lookout in between rain storms! :)
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Sep 05 2021
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43 female
 Joined Jun 23 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 05 2021
emilystardust • Triplogs 792
Hiking4.00 Miles 938 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
938 ft AEG
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Jul 26 2021
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 26 2021
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking1.33 Miles 663 AEG
Hiking1.33 Miles      39 Mns   2.05 mph
663 ft AEG
 
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Hike 3 of the day. Steep route.
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Jul 19 2021
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63 male
 Joined Feb 26 2008
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 19 2021
BobP • Triplogs 3,212
Hiking2.00 Miles 532 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
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I took the single track trail through the forest until I hit the fire tower road. The road was a shorter distance and I figured there wouldn't be any traffic. It was very peaceful in the pines, I just wish I wasn't allergic to them. There were some nice views along the way. When I reached the tower, I opted out of climbing it because I wanted to finish the hike dry.
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Jun 05 2020
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43 female
 Joined Jun 23 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 05 2020
emilystardust • Triplogs 792
Hiking4.40 Miles 938 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles
938 ft AEG
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Oct 14 2018
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 Joined Mar 11 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 14 2018
Vashti • Triplogs 276
Hiking3.73 Miles 935 AEG
Hiking3.73 Miles   2 Hrs   9 Mns   1.96 mph
935 ft AEG      15 Mns Break
 
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Quick trip to lookout tower with kids. :)
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May 17 2014
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51 male
 Joined Jul 27 2011
 Mesa AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501Alpine, AZ
Lake Mountain L.O. SNF 8501
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar May 17 2014
BEEBEE • Triplogs 372
Hiking2.00 Miles 532 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles   1 Hour      2.00 mph
532 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break25 LBS Pack
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SOTA Activation 2 of 4 for the day 10 points beautiful weather
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