Axle Grease Trail • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Rawhide Stagecoach Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Feb 04 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	21.30 Miles	920 AEG

Mtn Biking	21.30 Miles	2 Hrs 30 Mns		9.13 mph
	920 ft AEG	10 Mns Break	9 LBS Pack

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Cholla Mountain Loop - MSPN

Dry Gulch Trail - MSPN

Corral Trail - MSPN

Brown's Ranch Road Trail - MSPN

Powerline Road #1 - MSPN

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Took the fat bike up to Pima Dynamite this morning with the intention of doing a Rawhide Wash Browns Ranch Road kind of loop. Got a late start, but still rolling off before lunch. Took Rawhide Wash from the parking area, the first section out to Dixileta Road was nice sort of soft singletrack trail. From Dixileta it becomes deep, hoofed out, hell sand. Rode north as far as I could before I gave up and took Rock Tank trail over to Axle Grease. Took Axle Grease north to West Express, all of Stagecoach clockwise out to Cholla Mountain Loop south, Dry Gulch and Corral over to Brown's Ranch Road. I wanted to go east on Brown's Ranch Road, but ended up heading west, I guess it looked like less of a climb, I dunno. Found myself at Powerline #1 and headed south, picked up Hawknest, Hackamore, and Axle Grease back to the trailhead. I guess I lost my mojo today as I was spanked when I got back to the van. Light traffic on the trails today, a few hikers and some mountain bikers.

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Jan 05 2025

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Black Diamonds, AZ

Mtn Biking		Jan 05 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	12.70 Miles	675 AEG

Mtn Biking	12.70 Miles	2 Hrs 8 Mns		8.02 mph
	675 ft AEG	33 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Snake Eyes - MSPN

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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

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Nov 21 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	21.60 Miles	1,271 AEG

Mtn Biking	21.60 Miles	3 Hrs 17 Mns		8.76 mph
	1,271 ft AEG	49 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Whiskey Bottle Trail - MSPN

Turpentine Trail - MSPN

Granite Mountain Loop Trail - MSPN

Branding Iron Trail - MSPN

Cone Mountain Loop - MSPN

High Desert Trail - MSPN

Buckshot Trail - MSPN

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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

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Black Diamonds, AZ

Mtn Biking		Sep 30 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	16.70 Miles	935 AEG

Mtn Biking	16.70 Miles	2 Hrs 15 Mns	8.02 mph
	935 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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Snake Eyes - MSPN

Brown's Ranch Road Trail - MSPN

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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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Feb 16 2024

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite MTB, AZ

Mtn Biking		Feb 16 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	17.80 Miles	959 AEG

Mtn Biking	17.80 Miles	2 Hrs 42 Mns		9.54 mph
	959 ft AEG	50 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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Maverick Trail - MSPN

Cholla Mountain Loop - MSPN

Wrangler Trail - MSPN

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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 14 2024

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

McDowell Sonoran Preserve North, AZ

Hiking		Jan 14 2024
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	11.15 Miles	520 AEG

Hiking	11.15 Miles	3 Hrs 31 Mns	3.40 mph
	520 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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Cloudburst Trail - MSPN

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LindaAnn

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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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hazhole

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Jan 14 2024

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,248
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,602

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

McDowell Sonoran Preserve North, AZ

Hiking		Jan 14 2024
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,602

Hiking	11.41 Miles	638 AEG

Hiking	11.41 Miles	3 Hrs 31 Mns	3.49 mph
	638 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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Cloudburst Trail - MSPN

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trekkin_gecko

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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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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

Nov 05 2023

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Gravel Ride, AZ

Mtn Biking		Nov 05 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	24.10 Miles	1,077 AEG

Mtn Biking	24.10 Miles	2 Hrs 59 Mns		10.04 mph
	1,077 ft AEG	35 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Whiskey Bottle Trail - MSPN

Turpentine Trail - MSPN

136th Street Express Trail - MSPN

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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

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Gravel Ride, AZ

Mtn Biking		Sep 18 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	21.20 Miles	952 AEG

Mtn Biking	21.20 Miles	2 Hrs 16 Mns		10.69 mph
	952 ft AEG	17 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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Cholla Mountain Loop - MSPN

Watershed Trail - MSPN

Chuckwagon Trail - MSPN

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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

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Jun 23 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	23.50 Miles	1,080 AEG

Mtn Biking	23.50 Miles	2 Hrs 36 Mns		9.93 mph
	1,080 ft AEG	14 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Chuckwagon Trail - MSPN

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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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Feb 14 2023

Sun_Ray

Routes 144
Photos 1,145
Triplogs 1,238

77 male

Joined Sep 09 2004
Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 14 2023
		Sun_Ray • Triplogs 1,238

Hiking	4.57 Miles	79 AEG

Hiking	4.57 Miles
	79 ft AEG

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Working on a field history project with 4 other Stewards this morning. Yes, weather was cold and misty but made it back to Pima/Dynamite TH before rain got heavy. 8:30 AM start.

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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!

Feb 12 2023

Sun_Ray

Routes 144
Photos 1,145
Triplogs 1,238

77 male

Joined Sep 09 2004
Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 12 2023
		Sun_Ray • Triplogs 1,238

Hiking	3.55 Miles	111 AEG

Hiking	3.55 Miles
	111 ft AEG

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Took Jake for a hike in the Scottsdale Preserve. Started at the Pima-Dynamite TH and headed North for about 1.5 miles and turned around. Jake is 5 1/2 months old.

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Brian
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday......there is no SOMEDAY!

Dec 11 2022

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite, AZ

Mtn Biking		Dec 11 2022
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	11.10 Miles	601 AEG

Mtn Biking	11.10 Miles	2 Hrs 17 Mns		8.33 mph
	601 ft AEG	57 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Hawk's Nest Trail - Sonoran Preserve

Malpais Trail - MSPN

Basalt Ridge Trail - MSPN

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Ride with Dan and Carey

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Sep 18 2022

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 673
Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Cone Mountain, AZ

Hiking		Sep 18 2022
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	10.56 Miles	895 AEG

Hiking	10.56 Miles	3 Hrs 43 Mns	3.02 mph
	895 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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johnlp

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wanted some mileage without much elevation gain, since my right knee has been bothering me a bit this week
hadn't hiked from the new dynamite and pima trailhead yet, so thought this would work
john signed on last minute
we were early for the gate opening at 0541 and got going soon after
axle grease to hackamore to cone mountain trail
john wanted to hit a peak while in the neighborhood, and he led an off trail route up cone mountain, which was a new summit for me
i've been up most of the other north preserve peaks
returned via upper ranch, rustler and latigo trails
double digits but less than a thousand feet of gain
knee was fine
three new trails for me and nice to go from a new area
the best parts of the hike included cool temps, large healthy saguaros and ocotillos, and quite a few critters: harris hawks, a buck, a desert tortoise and a gila monster

thanks for coming along, john - fun morning

*just looked at an old triplog
guess i've been up here before

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hazhole

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Sep 18 2022

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Cone Mountain, AZ

Hiking		Sep 18 2022
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	10.56 Miles	895 AEG

Hiking	10.56 Miles	3 Hrs 43 Mns	3.02 mph
	895 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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trekkin_gecko

My first time hiking in this area. Nice smooth trails. Outstanding desert flora and fauna.
We got started hiking soon after the gate opened to cool dry air for a change.
Flushed a white tail buck along the Axle Grease trail. Then we saw a group of Harris Hawks sitting in a dead tree, which was very cool.
We hiked up Cone Mountain off trail and ran across a desert tortoise on the descent. To top it off, Kelly spotted a Gila Monster along the Latigo trail on the return. Fun hike. Thanks Kelly.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Sep 03 2022

mt98dew

Guides 69
Routes 37
Photos 3,010
Triplogs 2,387

55 male

Joined Oct 24 2010
Phoenix,Az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 03 2022
		mt98dew • Triplogs 2,387

Hiking	9.70 Miles	287 AEG

Hiking	9.70 Miles	1 Hour 59 Mns	4.89 mph
	287 ft AEG

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Early morning hike. Got to the new and improved TH (at Dynamite and Pima Rd) around 6am. All the trails that are in the vicinity of this new TH have had a facelift with how they interact with the TH and each other. As the preserve has grown the trails have changed and grown with it: Axle Grease being one of them. I think Axle Grease has finally reached maturity and will not change anymore. Starting from the north end of the TH it twists and turns for 4.6 miles where it terminates with the West Express trail. There are several trail connectors along the way where one can opt for a shorter loop. I choose to go to the end of Axle and then take West Express and Latigo back to the TH. Weather wasn't too bad though it was a little humid with very little breeze. Wildlife included quail, rabbits, lizards and chipmunks. Nice to have this TH up and running.

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Aug 13 2022

DarthStiller

Guides 27
Routes 670
Photos 12,111
Triplogs 857

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 13 2022
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 857

Hiking	10.84 Miles	506 AEG

Hiking	10.84 Miles	4 Hrs 3 Mns	2.68 mph
	506 ft AEG

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Now that the trailhead construction is done, the trails in that immediate area are also done, so I wanted to hike those. I started out heading north along the Rawhide Wash Trail. The initial part of this trail is a normal singletrack and not sandy as the signs say. The rain from the night before helped compact any sand there was once I got to the wash. Along the way on this trail I saw a cast of hawks that weren't very spooked and not in any hurry to fly away.

After Rawhide, I headed back south on the Axle Grease Trail, then looped back to the Via Dona, took that to Latigo, then a bigger loop via Latigo/Hackamore/Hawknest. The Hawknest, Axle Grease and Rawhikde wash trails were the ones that had the new sections finished as they head into the trailhead.

Weather was cool and cloudy at the start, then humid and warmer once the sun came out.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Harris Hawk

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May 07 2022

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite, AZ

Mtn Biking		May 07 2022
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	12.60 Miles	657 AEG

Mtn Biking	12.60 Miles	2 Hrs 4 Mns		8.59 mph
	657 ft AEG	36 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Snake Eyes - MSPN

Cloudburst Trail - MSPN

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Nice loop through McDowell Sonoran Preserve from Pima and Dynamite trailhead with Dan and Carey.

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Mar 12 2022

Routes 189
Photos 7,244
Triplogs 1,742

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Pima Dynamite, AZ

Mtn Biking		Mar 12 2022
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742

Mtn Biking	11.40 Miles	626 AEG

Mtn Biking	11.40 Miles	2 Hrs 21 Mns		8.66 mph
	626 ft AEG	1 Hour 2 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Basalt Ridge Trail - MSPN

Cone Mountain Loop - MSPN

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Following Dan and Carey around the trails at Brown's Ranch from Pima and Dynamite trailhead. Axle Grease, Basalt Ridge, Upper Ranch, Cone Mountain, Hackamore, Tarantula, Dare A Sarah, Latigo.

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Dec 23 2021

ALMAL

Routes 11
Photos 2,313
Triplogs 222

59 male

Joined Oct 17 2010
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