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Pyramid to Goat Hill - 17 members in 320 triplogs have rated this an average 3.6 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 08 2025
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Pyramid Lost Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Lost Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 08 2025
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,833
Hiking8.03 Miles 1,878 AEG
Hiking8.03 Miles   3 Hrs   18 Mns   2.77 mph
1,878 ft AEG      24 Mns Break3 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
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Got out for a hike with my oldest son and his wife, in town from NC. The location of the Bursa TH has changed since the last time I hiked here.

We attacked this balloon loop CCW, hitting up the steady climb on Pyramid Trail to the National. After a break atop Goat Hill we made our way down what I think used to be called the Eliminator Trail (Now part of the Prospector Loop). First time on the trail and was surprised by the lack of switchbacks.

Pretty quiet out there with only a handful of hikers.
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Nov 15 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 15 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,680
Hiking8.24 Miles 1,717 AEG
Hiking8.24 Miles   3 Hrs   24 Mns   2.46 mph
1,717 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
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Late afternoon hike. Up Ruins, east on National, Goat Hill, then down Pyramid. Occasional sprinkles. A little warm, but there was a decent breeze a lot of the way. More and more downed saguaros, barrels, and ocotillo.
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Oct 19 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 19 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   39 Mns   3.15 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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johnlp
met john at pyramid at 0600
pyramid to goat hill, west on national, down ruins
all of the trails had some erosion, but the condition of ruins put it back on my avoid list
temps were great, still a good hike
thanks, john
jj sighting when we finished
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Oct 19 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 19 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   39 Mns   3.15 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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trekkin_gecko
Beautiful morning for a hike. Trail erosion throughout from the last storm. Haven't seen the likes in a decade. Ran into JJ again in the parking lot as we finished. :)
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Oct 13 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Oct 13 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,680
 Hiking7.65 Miles 1,627 AEG
 Hiking7.65 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   2.28 mph
1,627 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
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Workout hike. Lost Ranch Mine has some moderate erosion, mostly on the lower half. Obvious flooding in the wash. East on National, with a stop at Goat Hill. One boulder rolled down onto the trail, forcing you to scoot around it. Came down Pyramid/Gila, which also had some erosion. Lots of those gross caterpillars. Very humid. Nice breeze at times.
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 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Goat Hill Cocktus
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Oct 11 2025
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 Joined Mar 14 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Pyramid to Goat HillPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 11 2025
astrobrewer • Triplogs 208
Hiking7.35 Miles 1,595 AEG
Hiking7.35 Miles   2 Hrs   58 Mns   2.51 mph
1,595 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Partners none no partners
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I meant to get an early start, but it was raining and I got busy doing things around the house. I finally started around 1pm. Rain had stopped and sun was out. Very hot and humid. Should have started earlier when it was raining.

Hiked Pyramid to Goat Hill. Decided not to go up Goat Hill because I was hot and sweaty and wanted to finish. Stayed on National to Prospector's Loop and took the Eliminator side of the loop down.

There were a crazy number of large caterpillars everywhere. They were White Lined Sphinx moth caterpillars. They ranged from about 2" to 6" long. They were walking along the trail, crossing the trail, congregating in plants on the side of the trail, and generally all over the place. Had to watch out to avoid stepping on them. I'll post a couple of pictures.
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 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  White-lined Sphinx Caterpillar
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Sep 26 2025
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 Guides 1
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 Photos 7,285
 Triplogs 5,236

68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 26 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   21 Mns   3.57 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 no routes
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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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Got in a hike before the rain began. :)
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Sep 05 2025
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 Guides 112
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 Photos 9,368
 Triplogs 2,680

45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 05 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,680
Hiking7.65 Miles 1,635 AEG
Hiking7.65 Miles   3 Hrs   20 Mns   2.34 mph
1,635 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
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
Partners none no partners
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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 5,236
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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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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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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[ checklist ]  Resurrection Plant
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Aug 20 2025
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 Photos 7,502
 Triplogs 4,753

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 4,753
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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National Trail - South Mountain
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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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 5,236
Hiking10.60 Miles 2,300 AEG
Hiking10.60 Miles   3 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
2,300 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 no routes
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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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 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles
1,846 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   linked  
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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Some erosion after the rain last night. :)
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Jul 13 2025
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 Photos 7,502
 Triplogs 4,753

67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 13 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
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 Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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johnlp
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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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 Guides 1
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 Photos 7,285
 Triplogs 5,236

68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 13 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   33 Mns   3.28 mph
1,776 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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Senior tour continues. Nice little breeze. Good hike. Thanks Kelly. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Jun 22 2025
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 Photos 7,502
 Triplogs 4,753

67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Gila Gila, AZ 
Gila Gila, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 22 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
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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Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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johnlp
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 5,236
Hiking11.70 Miles 2,477 AEG
Hiking11.70 Miles   3 Hrs   36 Mns   3.30 mph
2,477 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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trekkin_gecko
Nice loop we did a few months ago as well. Kelly set a good pace. Fun hike. Thanks Kelly! :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Jun 13 2025
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 Guides 10
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 Photos 7,502
 Triplogs 4,753

67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 13 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,753
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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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
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johnlp
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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 Photos 7,285
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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 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,800 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   34 Mns   3.24 mph
1,800 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
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trekkin_gecko
Senior rehab hike. Saw a jackalope. Thanks Kelly! :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Jun 11 2025
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 Guides 1
 Routes 15
 Photos 7,285
 Triplogs 5,236

68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 11 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,236
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   31 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
Parked on the street as the gate wasn't open yet. Saw a bunny and a dead snake. Quiet morning. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Jun 06 2025
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 Guides 1
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 Photos 7,285
 Triplogs 5,236

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 5,236
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
Linked   linked  
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Lost Mine - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
Counterclockwise. Ran into Linda up on Pyramid. Good to see you! :)
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average hiking speed 2.47 mph
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