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Latigo Trail - MSPN - 11 members in 115 triplogs have rated this an average 2.9 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Apr 24 2025
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 Routes 36
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
MSPN walks, AZ 
MSPN walks, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 24 2025
mazatzalTriplogs 1,347
Hiking2.00 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
300 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
Did a couple of interpretive walks with Nick visiting from California.
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Mar 19 2025
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 Routes 36
 Photos 2,658
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67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
MSPN walks, AZ 
MSPN walks, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 19 2025
mazatzalTriplogs 1,347
Hiking2.00 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles
300 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
Did a couple of interpretive walks with visitors from Canada (DDQ).
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Jan 05 2025
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,240
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Black Diamonds, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Black Diamonds, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Jan 05 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking12.70 Miles 675 AEG
Mtn Biking12.70 Miles   2 Hrs   8 Mns   8.02 mph
675 ft AEG      33 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Roadtrip ride with neighbors Ben and Craig this morning out to Brown's Ranch Pima and Dynamite trailhead. Started with a general counter clockwise loop including Latigo, Sidewinder, Crested Saguaro, Sidewinder, Rock Tank, Dare A Sarah, Snake Eyes, Scorpion, Tarantula, Hackamore, and Axle Grease for a flash back to the parking lot. Some hikers and lots of bikers out on the trails. Perfect weather. Stopped to chat with a friendly preserve steward at the comfort station on the way out.
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Nov 21 2024
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,240
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Loop, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Nov 21 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking21.60 Miles 1,271 AEG
Mtn Biking21.60 Miles   3 Hrs   17 Mns   8.76 mph
1,271 ft AEG      49 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Beautiful day for a loop around Brown's Ranch from Pima Dynamite trailhead with the Bagel Bunch (Bruce, Doug, Jane, Joseph, Ken, Nick, Tommy, John). Plenty of hikers and bikers out on the trails for a weekday.
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Sep 30 2024
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 Routes 189
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Black Diamonds, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Black Diamonds, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Sep 30 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking16.70 Miles 935 AEG
Mtn Biking16.70 Miles   2 Hrs   15 Mns   8.02 mph
935 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
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Third time is a charm! I was going to hit Pima Dynamite on Friday, but didn't, then I Sunday would be good, but it wasn't, almost bailed again today, but I didn't! Love the Browns Ranch trail system, I sure wish it weren't so far from me. Parked at Pima Dynamite trailhead and headed out on the twisty black diamond trails of the west side of the park. Latigo, Sidewinder, Rock Tank, Dare A Sarah, Snake Eyes, Scorpion, Tarantula, Hackamore, Axle Grease, West Express, Browns Ranch Rd, and all the way back on Hawknest. Saw an almost equal amount of hikers and bikers out on the trails this morning. It was plenty hot once I got back to the van at 10am.
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Jul 20 2024
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
West Express Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 20 2024
DarthStillerTriplogs 857
Hiking11.60 Miles 628 AEG
Hiking11.60 Miles   4 Hrs   6 Mns   2.83 mph
628 ft AEG
 
1st trip
I met Brian at the Brown's Ranch TH just after 6am. I hadn't been up to this area in a while and with the heat kicking in, this is usually a good spot because the trails are pretty easy to hike. I was open to anything, and Brian hadn't done the West Express Trail yet.

From the TH, we took Brown's Ranch Road to the Upper Ranch Trail, to Basalt Ridge, and then the Powerline Road #1 up to the north end of the West Express Trail. From there, we hiked southbound on West Express to it's endpoint where it meets the Latigo Trail. We hiked back on that to the Powerline Road #2. We had planned on getting back on Latigo where it crosses the powerline, but the heat was kicking in pretty good, so we just stayed on the powerline road until Upper Ranch again and got back to the TH.

The last mile or so I was feeling the heat. Brian's first choice for this hike was Owl Hoot, which would have been close to 14 miles RT. I was at my limit for the day once we got just over 11. 2 more months until reasonable weather it seems.
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Mar 10 2024
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 Photos 1,254
 Triplogs 221

52 male
 Joined Dec 26 2009
 Phoenix, Az
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 10 2024
WilliamnWendiTriplogs 221
Hiking3.50 Miles 377 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   2.00 mph
377 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Dichelostemma capitatum, Lupine, Scorpion weed
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The Tree of Understanding, dazzling, straight, and simple, sprouts by the spring called Now I Get It. - Wislawa Szymborska, "Utopia"
 
Feb 16 2024
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,240
 Triplogs 1,741

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite MTB, AZ 
Pima Dynamite MTB, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Feb 16 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking17.80 Miles 959 AEG
Mtn Biking17.80 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   9.54 mph
959 ft AEG      50 Mns Break7 LBS Pack
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1st trip
Met my buddy Dan and his buddy Dan for some west side Browns Ranch trail riding out of Pima Dynamite trail head. Perfect temps this morning. Lots of hikers and bikers. Woman with a beautiful poodle. Lots of puddles on the trails.
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Jan 29 2024
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 Routes 144
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 Triplogs 1,238

77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2024
Sun_RayTriplogs 1,238
Hiking3.37 Miles 146 AEG
Hiking3.37 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.56 mph
146 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Judy, Jake and me this morning. We started from the Pima/Dynamite TH and went North on Latigo Trail, past the crested saguaro to Rock Tank followed by Hawksnest back to the TH. Not many hikers for a nice Sunday morning.
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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
 
Jan 14 2024
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 Guides 10
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 Photos 7,281
 Triplogs 4,660

67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
McDowell Sonoran Preserve North, AZ 
McDowell Sonoran Preserve North, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2024
trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking11.15 Miles 520 AEG
Hiking11.15 Miles   3 Hrs   31 Mns   3.40 mph
520 ft AEG      14 Mns Break
 
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linda drove us up to dynamite and pima this morning
set out around 0830 or so
nice temps, warming up enough for a wardrobe change after an hour
we did a variety of trails for some good linkage
some of the trails were more scenic than others
not much elevation gain to be had but good trail surface with excellent footing
more mountain bikers than hikers
about half the trails were new to me
thanks for hiking, linda, much appreciated! :)

*break time seems long, just checking route possibilities, ladies' room stop and moving aside for bikers
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Jan 14 2024
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
McDowell Sonoran Preserve North, AZ 
McDowell Sonoran Preserve North, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2024
LindaAnnTriplogs 2,600
Hiking11.41 Miles 638 AEG
Hiking11.41 Miles   3 Hrs   31 Mns   3.49 mph
638 ft AEG      15 Mns Break
 
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Kelly and I opted for some new territory on the McDowell North part of the preserve. Parked at the Pima Dynamite trailhead and got started. The parking lot was nearly empty at 0830. Nice temps to start, but it warmed up quickly with full sun and no breeze. Didn’t have any set idea of the trails to do, but linked up enough to at least hit ten miles. Everything was easy, with good footing. A fair amount of bikes, but only a few hikers. As we were finishing, there was a helicopter circling overhead, and plenty of emergency vehicles from both Scottsdale and Phoenix. More were arriving as we were driving out. Nice morning and good to knock out several miles with Kelly.

Axle Grease ➡️ Hackamore ➡️ Hawknest ➡️ Cloudburst ➡️ Cone Mtn ➡️ Hackamore ➡️ Tarantula ➡️ West Express ➡️ Latigo ➡️ Rock Tank ➡️ Hawknest
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Jan 01 2024
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 Routes 144
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77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 01 2024
Sun_RayTriplogs 1,238
Hiking3.69 Miles 188 AEG
Hiking3.69 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   2.77 mph
188 ft AEG      13 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Jake and I got started at 8:35 AM from the Pima/Dynamite TH. Judy was hiking out of Browns Ranch with 2 of her girl friends… they hike much faster than me and talk the WHOLE time.

Started out on Latigo and make our way over to the powerline road.

Happy New Year everyone 🍷
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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
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Dec 31 2023
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,240
 Triplogs 1,741

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Shred, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Shred, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Dec 31 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking21.50 Miles 1,285 AEG
Mtn Biking21.50 Miles   2 Hrs   48 Mns   8.96 mph
1,285 ft AEG      24 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
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1st trip
Met up with Doug, Bruce, Jane, and Detrich to do a Bagel Bunch group ride from Pima Dynamite trailhead this morning. Lots of hikers and bikers out on the Browns Ranch trails this morning, especially around Granite Mountain, which is my favorite hiking loop. Great way to finish off an epic year!
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Nov 22 2023
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 Routes 144
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 Triplogs 1,238

77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 22 2023
Sun_RayTriplogs 1,238
Hiking3.98 Miles 221 AEG
Hiking3.98 Miles   1 Hour   53 Mns   2.62 mph
221 ft AEG      22 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Just couldn’t do another neighborhood walk this morning as I’ve done it 100’s of times. Had to pick a destination that has good footing and not much AEG as I can’t use my poles when Jake’s with me.

From the back of the Browns Ranch TH parking lotI went West on the Latigo Trail. Within a few minutes Jake got a cholla ball stuck on his front paw and immediately used his mouth to try and get it off. Not good! I carry tweezers and he’s real good letting me handle his feet and mouth. Was able to get all but a few that were in the top of his mouth. He was not acting bothered by them so we went on.

Saw no other hikers and about 6 groups of mountain bikers.

Nice to get out on a beautiful day!
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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
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Nov 05 2023
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,240
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Gravel Ride, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Gravel Ride, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Nov 05 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking24.10 Miles 1,077 AEG
Mtn Biking24.10 Miles   2 Hrs   59 Mns   10.04 mph
1,077 ft AEG      35 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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Took the gravel bike up to Pima Dynamite trailhead to ride some Brown's Ranch trails. Started on Latigo to Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine, north on 136th Street Express, west on Hawknest, and return on Axle Grease. Stopped to chat a bit with Tim, who was also riding his Salsa Cutthroat today. Lots of bikers and hikers out on the trails today.
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Sep 18 2023
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 Routes 189
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Gravel Ride, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Gravel Ride, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Sep 18 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking21.20 Miles 952 AEG
Mtn Biking21.20 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   10.69 mph
952 ft AEG      17 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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Took the Cutthroat out for a gravel bike ride at Pima Dynamite. Saw some hikers nearby to Pima Dynamite trailhead and Browns Ranch trailhead. Didn't encounter any other bikers out on the trails. Stopped by Cathedral Rock for a photo op. Super fun fast flowy loop!
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Jun 23 2023
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Pima Dynamite Loop, AZ 
Pima Dynamite Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Jun 23 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,741
Mtn Biking23.50 Miles 1,080 AEG
Mtn Biking23.50 Miles   2 Hrs   36 Mns   9.93 mph
1,080 ft AEG      14 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Partners none no partners
Friday light traffic got me up to Pima Dynamite trailhead at Brown's Ranch in a reasonable amount of time this morning, glad I made the effort! Few cars in the parking lot and even fewer people out on the trails. Stopped to chat with Lorraine who's returning to England after 20 years in Germany and the United States. A cool breeze complemented the fast and flowy trails, only some cloud cover could have made it better. Had the suspension locked out for most of the ride, should have taken the gravel bike, next time for sure.
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May 05 2023
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77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar May 05 2023
Sun_RayTriplogs 1,238
 Hiking3.04 Miles 145 AEG
 Hiking3.04 Miles   1 Hour   17 Mns   2.72 mph
145 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Just Jake and I this morning. Wearing my Steward badge and shirt so spend time small talking with other hikers. Most of wildflower’s have dried out.
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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
 
Apr 13 2023
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 Routes 144
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77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Apr 13 2023
Sun_RayTriplogs 1,238
 Hiking3.31 Miles 146 AEG
 Hiking3.31 Miles   1 Hour   21 Mns   2.55 mph
146 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Judy, Jake and I headed over to Pima/Dynamite TH. Loop: Latigo, Sidewinder, Rock Tank, Hawknest. Wildflowers popped! Interesting that there are no poppies.
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Brittle-bush, paintbrush

dry Rock Tank Dry Dry
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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
 
Mar 29 2023
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 Routes 144
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77 male
 Joined Sep 09 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Latigo Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 29 2023
Sun_RayTriplogs 1,238
Hiking3.30 Miles 135 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.57 mph
135 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Jake and I headed over to Pima/Dynamite TH.
Loop: Latigo, Sidewinder, Rock Tank, Hawknest. Disappointed in wildflowers as did not see one poppy. Listed below what I did see. Brittlebush about 2 weeks away.
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Brittlebush, Lupine, Goldfield, Desert Gold, Globemallow, Chuparosa.

dry Rock Tank Dry Dry
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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!
 
average hiking speed 2.58 mph
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