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Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282 - 92 members in 848 triplogs have rated this an average 3.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Nov 04 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   3.22 mph
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Oct 24 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 24 2025
JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   17 Mns   3.24 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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Beautiful day to stretch the legs around the mountain. To my surprise, I saw a rattler about a mile and a half in. Seems awfully late in the season for that.
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Oct 20 2025
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 Joined May 04 2004
 Mesa, AZ
Pass Mountain Bee Cave, AZ 
Pass Mountain Bee Cave, AZ
 
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CannondaleKidTriplogs 2,450
Hiking6.00 Miles 795 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   2 Hrs   23 Mns   2.52 mph
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A quick out-and-back to the 'Beehive Cave' just East of the saddle along Pass Mountain Trail.
On the way out along the newly named (to us anyway) Rattler Trail we encountered a decapitated rattlesnake.
Our first thoughts were:
"Who would do that and why?" and "What tool were they carrying to do the job?"
As far as the tool used, based on the evidence it appears a machete or something similar.
The "Why" was answered when we noticed the rattle had been removed as well.

Nice and cool in the early shade but it warmed up fast on the return, 68-82°
Overall a nice hike to get reacquainted with AZ after our week of hiking in SE Utah.
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Oct 06 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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Oct 03 2025
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Furlough Friday, AZ 
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pseudalpineTriplogs 1,505
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Decided to go deep into MAGA territory (north Pinal County) on the third day of the silly shutdown to complete two pleasant hikes for ~$175 backpay each.
I guess I’m a professional climber/hiker again…

1. [ Peak 3004 Loop - Goldfield Mtns ]
Overcast ascent up to the Bulldog Saddle via the Meridian Interpretive Trail (on accident, it was dark). Then west from the saddle up and across the ridgeline to 3004 or is it 3005? In the summit log, I dedicated this peak hike to Jimmy Kimmel Live! in honor of 1A. Poor Nexstar and Sinclair folded like cheap suits when they realized they liked making money more than supporting the U.S. Constitution. A short berserker descent NW to link back up with the loop and back down Pass Mountain #282 to the Meridian TH. Near the parking area, an odd guy was audibly listening to I Shot The Sheriff while letting his young pet dusky hawk hunt for rabbit. Apparently, his bird was successful and he thought celebrating with a random stranger was in order. The whole scene just seemed weird. Next time I’ll bring my pet cougar.

2. [ Cat Peaks Loop ]
Sunny and warmer start west over to the Cat Peaks area, passing a much slower Tortoise_Hiker en route (not the HAZ Rocks! one). Perhaps South Cat was first and North Cat was second, each peak dedicated respectively to Jeffries and Schumer because the Affordable Care Act subsidies are worthy. Just a bit of waxing nostalgically about McCain and the skinny repeal failure of 2017. I miss ol’ John. Evidently, I’m not the only one visiting this area who’s trying to save the world. : wink :
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Sep 29 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2025
JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
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Had the trail all to myself today. It was awesome!
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Sep 16 2025
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
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Nice overcast for the loop today.
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Sep 09 2025
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58 male
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Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
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Aug 29 2025
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 Joined Apr 13 2011
 Gilbert, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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ddgrunningTriplogs 618
Hiking12.21 Miles 2,040 AEG
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When it's a hundred million degrees in Phoenix, sometimes you have to get your hiking in at night.

Hit the trail from Meridian TH at around 8:15 pm. I was surprised to see a couple of other cars there, though I think one of them may be broken down ....

I did pass one couple on the way up to the saddle, but didn't see anyone else the rest of the hike.

There is new signage up at the junction to the Meridian spur on the Pass Mtn loop, and some minor rock work has been done to help hikers navigate the exit from the wash (though I'm not sure that is connected to the new signage).

I decided to add on a trip up to the Wind Cave, which added to the view of the city lights.

Saw two garter snakes on the trail, as well as a Colorado River Toad--a first for me on this trail.

Finished up around 12:30 am.

If you don't have time to travel to cooler country--and have the ability to sleep in the next morning, I highly recommend.
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Aug 25 2025
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58 male
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 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   16 Mns   3.26 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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Got a little sprinkle in the last third of my hike today. Felt kind of good.
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Jul 22 2025
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 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   13 Mns   3.34 mph
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Little bit muggy on the trail today. Still enjoyable though.
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Jul 18 2025
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
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As nice as it was out there this morning, I didn’t see another soul on the trail.
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Jul 03 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   12 Mns   3.36 mph
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A little muggy out there today, but nice nonetheless.
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Jun 15 2025
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 Mesa, AZ
Blevins TrailPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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DarthStillerTriplogs 869
Hiking8.05 Miles 711 AEG
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Started from the Meridian TH and hiked westbound into Usery with some shade at first and then the sun on my back rather than in my eyes. Took the Pass Mountain Loop Trail over to Blevins, where I soon saw a D-back sunning itself on the trail not bothered by me. I gave it wide berth and moved on.

Hiked the Vista Trail and took half of the Merkle loop back to Blevins, then took that and Meridian over to Cat Peaks Traill and headed back on the Pass Mountain Loop Trail. I hiked the Meridian Interpretive Trail by there to get an extra half mile in and make it a respectable 8 miles for the day, all before 9:30am. Got off the trails before the heat started to kick in.

More hikers than bikers, but traffic overall was pretty light. The D-back was the highlight of the morning. Meridian lot was surprisingly full when I got there before 6am and empty when I got back.
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Jun 08 2025
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Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
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I had the entire loop to myself.
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May 30 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   8 Mns   3.47 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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May 16 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   15 Mns   3.29 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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May 04 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   11 Mns   3.39 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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It was pretty windy out there today and I even got rained on a little bit on the second half.
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Apr 24 2025
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58 male
 Joined Jan 30 2011
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Pass Mountain Loop Trail #282Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,440
Hiking7.40 Miles 1,194 AEG
Hiking7.40 Miles   2 Hrs   12 Mns   3.36 mph
1,194 ft AEG
 
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Apr 22 2025
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Pass Mountain Bee Cave, AZ 
Pass Mountain Bee Cave, AZ
 
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CannondaleKidTriplogs 2,450
Hiking6.00 Miles 795 AEG
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A quick out-and-back to the cave, noting significantly more bees than a month ago.
Warmed quickly from 71° to 89°

HR Avg/Max = 105/136
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