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Pyramid to Goat Hill - 17 members in 312 triplogs have rated this an average 3.6 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Sep 05 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 05 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking7.65 Miles 1,635 AEG
Hiking7.65 Miles   3 Hrs   20 Mns   2.34 mph
1,635 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Goat Hill via National West
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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One of my usual workout loops. Got started around 0715. Very muggy. Very little breeze. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine, which has occasional shade. Most of the time, I didn’t know if I was crying from the misery, or if it was just sweat pouring down my face. Muddy in a few places.

Went up to Goat Hill, but the summit was swarmed by thousands of flying ant looking bugs. Turned around immediately. Continued east on National, then down Gila/Pyramid. Crossed paths with JJ near the top of Pyramid. Had a few patches of shade from clouds on the descent, which was quite nice.
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Aug 27 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Gila Gila, AZ 
Gila Gila, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 27 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking11.70 Miles 2,477 AEG
Hiking11.70 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   3.39 mph
2,477 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Early start. Moist. Quite a bit of erosion on the National trail from recent storms. Some green starting to show! :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Aug 20 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 20 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking10.60 Miles 2,300 AEG
Hiking10.60 Miles   3 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
2,300 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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0530 start up pyramid
national with a stop at goat hill, bursera
had to chug our na beers after :lol:
good hike, thanks john
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Aug 20 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 20 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking10.60 Miles 2,300 AEG
Hiking10.60 Miles   3 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
2,300 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Early start. Warm but not oppressive. Good workout. Thanks Kelly! :)
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Aug 15 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 15 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles
1,846 ft AEG
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Some erosion after the rain last night. :)
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Jul 13 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 13 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   33 Mns   3.28 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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pyramid, national, ruins
stop at goat hill of course
decent morning
more people out than usual
good hike, thanks john
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Jul 13 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 13 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   33 Mns   3.28 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Senior tour continues. Nice little breeze. Good hike. Thanks Kelly. :)
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Jun 22 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Gila Gila, AZ 
Gila Gila, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 22 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking11.70 Miles 2,477 AEG
Hiking11.70 Miles   3 Hrs   36 Mns   3.30 mph
2,477 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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met john at pyramid at 0445
we started to park on the street, but the ranger showed up to open the gate before 0500
up pyramid/gila, national to goat hill, continued west then returned on gila
cool temps with the main ascent in the shade
nice breeze the entire hike
saw four hikers and a few mountain bikers
this is a nice combo
na beers after tasted good
thanks, john
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Jun 22 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Gila Gila, AZ 
Gila Gila, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 22 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking11.70 Miles 2,477 AEG
Hiking11.70 Miles   3 Hrs   36 Mns   3.30 mph
2,477 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Nice loop we did a few months ago as well. Kelly set a good pace. Fun hike. Thanks Kelly! :)
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Jun 13 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 13 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   3.24 mph
1,800 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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met john at pyramid at 0500
pyramid, national, goat hill, ruins
saw just two people until we were almost done
temps were fine, had a nice breeze at times
best descent on ruins i've had yet - there's been some trail work
thanks, john
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Jun 13 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 13 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   3.24 mph
1,800 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Senior rehab hike. Saw a jackalope. Thanks Kelly! :)
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Jun 11 2025
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68 male
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 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 11 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   31 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Parked on the street as the gate wasn't open yet. Saw a bunny and a dead snake. Quiet morning. :)
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Jun 06 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid-Lost Mine Loop, AZ 
Pyramid-Lost Mine Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 06 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking7.37 Miles 1,601 AEG
Hiking7.37 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   3.25 mph
1,601 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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1st trip
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Counterclockwise. Ran into Linda up on Pyramid. Good to see you! :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
May 24 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 24 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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Mornings are still nice. Beautiful sunrise. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
May 18 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid loop, AZ 
Pyramid loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 18 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking7.39 Miles 1,623 AEG
Hiking7.39 Miles   2 Hrs   14 Mns   3.36 mph
1,623 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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National Trail - South Mountain
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
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Up Pyramid, Goat Hill, down Lost Mine. Lost Mine is getting trashed by mountain bikes. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
May 14 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pyramid to Goat HillPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiii • Triplogs 2,400
Hiking9.12 Miles 2,104 AEG
Hiking9.12 Miles   2 Hrs   48 Mns   3.26 mph
2,104 ft AEG
 
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Good day to pay a visit to Goat Hill. Nice and breezy along the ridge.
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May 06 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Gila - Lost loop, AZ 
Gila - Lost loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 06 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking7.69 Miles 1,618 AEG
Hiking7.69 Miles   2 Hrs   53 Mns   2.71 mph
1,618 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Linked   6 linked trail guides
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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Workout hike with Daniela. Gorgeous weather. If it was always like this, I wouldn’t complain all the time. Or I’d at least have to find other things to complain about. Up Pyramid/Gila, west on National, side trip to Goat Hill, then down Lost Ranch Mine. Didn’t see many other hikers.
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Apr 16 2025
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 Joined Jan 01 2023
 Arizona
Pyramid to Goat HillPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 16 2025
pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290
Hiking
Hiking
 
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Apr 09 2025
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52 male
 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ 
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2025
chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking8.48 Miles 1,692 AEG
Hiking8.48 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.20 mph
1,692 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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1st trip
Linked   7 linked trail guides
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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trekkin_gecko
Morning loop on Pyramid which I haven't done in ages. Low inversion to the south. A little warm. Stupid steep climb. Goat Hill! Yay.
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Mar 23 2025
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 Joined Mar 14 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 23 2025
astrobrewer • Triplogs 196
Hiking10.47 Miles 2,244 AEG
Hiking10.47 Miles   3 Hrs   54 Mns   2.80 mph
2,244 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
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My favorite loop on South mountain. It was pleasant for most of the hike, especially along the ridge lines where there was a cool breeze. That breeze disappeared the last couple of miles and it felt like I was baking. It's definitely getting to be the end of mid-day hikes on South Mountain. Gonna have to set an alarm and get out early going forward.

Finished in under 4 hours even with a snack break on top of Goat Hill.
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Some ocotillo in bloom. Also saw a pincushion cactus in bloom.
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