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Airmen Peak - 2 members in 8 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Oct 28 2023
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Airmen PeakTucson, AZ
Airmen Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 28 2023
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Hiking4.98 Miles 1,192 AEG
Hiking4.98 Miles   5 Hrs   27 Mns   1.19 mph
1,192 ft AEG   1 Hour   16 Mns Break
 
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This is definitely one of my favorite off trail adventures!
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Nov 11 2020
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Airmen PeakTucson, AZ
Airmen Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 11 2020
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Hiking5.52 Miles 2,051 AEG
Hiking5.52 Miles
2,051 ft AEG
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ascended via West Molino. Descended to the North, hoping to find the cool North chimney route I did in the past from Hollin basin. Instead I ended up just descending a steep slope to a saddle above Hollin. Took the drainage down to East fork of Molino. fun day
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Jan 04 2020
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35 male
 Joined Oct 05 2017
 Tucson, AZ
Upper Molino Canyon LoopTucson, AZ
Upper Molino Canyon Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2020
jladderud • Triplogs 80
Hiking5.20 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking5.20 Miles   5 Hrs   53 Mns   1.20 mph
1,800 ft AEG   1 Hour   33 Mns Break
 
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My buddy and I went up Molino Canyon in December with the intent of going up Airman; but we were so captivated by the canyon that we continued up it and bagged Guthrie Peak instead. We returned to check out Airman, Molino Thimble, and West Molino Canyon. The trek up Molino went quickly, with lots of rock hopping amidst a beautiful stream with small waterfalls. Turning West from that the trekking got slower with more snow and flora to navigate. We got to the saddle north of Airmen where it was a "choose your own adventure" to get to the summit. For better or for worse we skirted west of the north ridge.

From there we had eyes on Molino Thimble, a short and straightforward ridge walk away. Gaining the Thimble summit is possible via a deep chimney on its east side. I read two descriptions labeling it as Class 4; but I found it to be 5.easy. Furthermore, the exposure and fall consequence seemed greater than described. Not sure if the landscape of chockstones has changed or if my predecessors were just bolder than me (and I'm often accused of not having an amygdala). Regardless, I eventually made my way up while my partner opted to stay at the base.

From the thimble, we bushwhacked north down to West Molino. This canyon is awesome! Some of the biggest falls I've seen in Southern AZ. More slow going as we navigated Class 3 terrain with very real fall potential. Overall a stunning day in the foothills.

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 West Fork Molino Creek Heavy flow Heavy flow
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Apr 29 2017
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37 male
 Joined Jan 30 2016
 Tucson, AZ
Airmen PeakTucson, AZ
Airmen Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 29 2017
MSimmons • Triplogs 62
Hiking4.00 Miles 1,809 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.14 mph
1,809 ft AEG
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Went with a friend this afternoon to try Airmen. We ended up following the drainage all the way to the ridgeline, which was steep, but not horrible in terms of footing or vegetation, and with good views whenever I remembered to turn around. The summit's very cool: broad and flat, with lots of neat little areas to check out. Unique views from up there of Hollin Basin, the two Guthries, Green Mountain, and the highway as it snakes through Molino Canyon.
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Nov 06 2016
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53 male
 Joined Dec 30 2005
 Tucson, AZ
Airmen PeakTucson, AZ
Airmen Peak
Tucson, AZ
 Hiking avatar Nov 06 2016
Mike_W • Triplogs 528
 Hiking4.00 Miles 1,809 AEG
 Hiking4.00 Miles   7 Hrs      0.80 mph
1,809 ft AEG   2 Hrs    Break
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On the hike up this route, we walked through the canyon and was unaware that there was an old trail on the left side of the canyon until we found it on the way down. There were some steep areas, especially the last stretch going toward the "thimble" and around to the saddle. Once at the saddle, we just moved in the direction of the peak, having to weave in and out of some of the rock formations. The bushwhack always seems to add a lot more time than if there was a trail. I find that a lot of these time estimates are too low. Anyway, it was a great hike and it was nice to learn about the history of how it was named and even saw the log entry from the son of the person who named this peak.
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Feb 27 2016
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Airmen PeakTucson, AZ
Airmen Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 27 2016
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Hiking4.10 Miles 1,851 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   5 Hrs   46 Mns   1.09 mph
1,851 ft AEG   2 Hrs   1 Min Break
 
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Mike and I did a quick scramble up the West Fork of Molino to Airmen Peak. Lots of waterfalls were to be seen! Took the same route up to the peak that I've done before. It's basically a bunch of caving/canyoneering moves up a chimney. Lots of fun. Took the route down described by the Airmen Peak description with a little bit of modification. Fun day!
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Dec 19 2015
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Airmen PeakTucson, AZ
Airmen Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 19 2015
AZHiker456 • Triplogs 188
Hiking4.56 Miles 1,904 AEG
Hiking4.56 Miles   4 Hrs   9 Mns   1.90 mph
1,904 ft AEG   1 Hour   45 Mns Break
 
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This peak has been on my radar for almost 3 years now, and it was great to finally experience it. I learned about it a few months after having moved to the Tucson area while hiking with one of the local hiking meetup groups. The peak, [and journey to reach it], were described as a 'beautiful, fun, and not too difficult off-trail trek to a lesser known but still awesome summit.' In just a few words, that pretty much sums it up!
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Mar 25 2013
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Upper Molino Canyon LoopTucson, AZ
Upper Molino Canyon Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 25 2013
fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124
Hiking5.00 Miles 2,120 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles
2,120 ft AEG
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finally made it up to airmen peak. took the wrong approach from the saddle and had to drop back down, then plow up the overgrown drainage but made it in the end. fabulous views from up there.

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then off to work
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