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Scorpion Trail - Hawes - 6 members in 77 triplogs have rated this an average 3.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 19 2026
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 Mesa, AZ
Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 19 2026
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.20 Miles 303 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   2.71 mph
303 ft AEG12 LBS Pack
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Stinger Trail - Hawes
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Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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Our usual loop. No wildlife encounters or sightings but for a high-flying hawk so no photos.
Not much traffic, only meeting two mountain bikers and being passed by four.
A bit chilly but being sunny with no wind it was very pleasant.
Temps: 54-59° F
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Feb 15 2026
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 Mesa, AZ
Lance's Trail - HawesPhoenix, AZ
Lance's Trail - Hawes
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 15 2026
DarthStiller • Triplogs 895
Hiking7.28 Miles 806 AEG
Hiking7.28 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   2.14 mph
806 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
1st trip
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After the big hike the day before, I wasn't sure how much I would be able to do. My quads were sore most of the night so any downhill would be rough. Fortunately I felt much better in the morning, just a little stiff.

From the Ellsworth ATV TH I took Maricopa Madness south to Scorpion, Scorpion Alley, north on Wild Horse, Jumping Jack's cut, and finished up on Lance's Trail, completing a loop. By mile 2 my ankle started to hurt, likely from the big hike the day before. It stayed that way for the rest of the hike, but went away once I was done.

Weather was kind of chilly to start but got very warm as soon as the sun was up. only wildlife I saw was a hawk from a distance. my camera helped me get a decent shot. Nice to still get a good Sunday morning hike in after the big hike in Mazzies 24 hours earlier.
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Jan 29 2026
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 Mesa, AZ
Bush Lite Scorpion WH Stinger Loop, AZ 
Bush Lite Scorpion WH Stinger Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2026
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking6.30 Miles 559 AEG
Hiking6.30 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   2.72 mph
559 ft AEG10 LBS Pack
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Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Wild Horse Trail - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite West - Hawes
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We needed something longer than our usual 4-mile loop so we tacked on Wild Horse and Stinger.
Temps: 59-69° F
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Jan 25 2026
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Scorpion Alley - HawesPhoenix, AZ
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 25 2026
DarthStiller • Triplogs 895
Hiking8.69 Miles 732 AEG
Hiking8.69 Miles   3 Hrs   37 Mns   2.40 mph
732 ft AEG
 
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High Noon Trail - Hawes
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I started from the new parking lot along the Bush Highway and did the same loop as a few weeks ago but this time I took the Scorpion Alley Trail heading east and came back on the Bush Lite East/West Trails. It was cold enough to need gloves the first hour or so. Once the sun hit, it warmed up quickly and was very comfortable the rest of the morning. Stayed just cool enough to not really break a sweat the entire time. Very clear skies and great scenery. Lots of green everywhere.
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Jan 11 2026
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Wild Horse Trail - HawesPhoenix, AZ
Wild Horse Trail - Hawes
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 11 2026
DarthStiller • Triplogs 895
Hiking8.85 Miles 833 AEG
Hiking8.85 Miles   3 Hrs   36 Mns   2.46 mph
833 ft AEG
 
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I picked another loop I had done within the past year. I originally planned to start from the Scorpion TH along the Bush Hwy but it's not really a true TH and there are No Parking signs everywhere there. I ended up at the newly finished Red Mountain parking lot, which is pretty big. Did the same loop but from a different spot. Hiked Bush Lite West, Wild Horse, Scorpion, Bush Lite East back to the TH.

Started in the dark for a little bit and the sunlight arrived quickly. Windy most of the morning but not really chilly. Very pleasant weather, clear skies and mild temps. No other hikers seen but many bikers. Very nice morning on the trails.
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Dec 30 2025
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 Mesa, AZ
Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 30 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.00 Miles 315 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.70 mph
315 ft AEG10 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite West - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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trixiec
Very last-minute selection... was thinking of something rather North but this has always been the quick-and-easy fall-back.
The sun tried but was unable to peek through the clouds so the temps hovered between 59-63° F.
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Dec 26 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 26 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.00 Miles 315 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.67 mph
315 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
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Stinger Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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trixiec
The usual with a slight route change to check the rain gauge at Coon Bluff Road, ending with a bit less AEG. The gauge yielded an overnight precipitation of 0.02".
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Dec 08 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 08 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.20 Miles 434 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles   1 Hour   26 Mns   2.93 mph
434 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite West - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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trixiec
The usual
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Nov 04 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 04 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.10 Miles 254 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   26 Mns   2.86 mph
254 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite West - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
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The usual.
Temps 65-69° F
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Oct 23 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 23 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.10 Miles 254 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.76 mph
254 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite West - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
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Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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Our semi-regular quick CCW loop taking in all the bright green vegetation.
Temps 68-72°
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Sep 25 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 25 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.20 Miles 272 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles   1 Hour   28 Mns   2.86 mph
272 ft AEG
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Stinger Trail - Hawes
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Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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trixiec
After a bunch of 7-10K elevation hikes in Utah we're back to low elevations and warmer temps, but with a nice breeze 78-90° wasn't bad.
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Aug 27 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 27 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.10 Miles 254 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   28 Mns   2.80 mph
254 ft AEG18 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite West - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
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trixiec
The usual.
75-83° F
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Aug 17 2025
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 Mesa, AZ
Alley Loop CW, AZ 
Alley Loop CW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 17 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.10 Miles 265 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   23 Mns   2.96 mph
265 ft AEG18 LBS Pack
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Another one of our usual routes.
Had a breeze so 73-89° seemed fine. (to me, anyway)
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Jul 30 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ 
Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
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CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.00 Miles 426 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   27 Mns   2.76 mph
426 ft AEG12 LBS Pack
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Stinger Trail - Hawes
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Scorpion Trail - Hawes
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trixiec
7 am start made for slightly warmer temps: 86-95° F
Felt much nicer going downhill on Scorpion than when doing loop CW.
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Jul 26 2025
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Alley Loop CCW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 26 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.00 Miles 426 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   27 Mns   2.76 mph
426 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite East - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
Bush Lite West - Hawes
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trixiec
Out early enough for temps to stay 78-90° F
Slight variation from the route we used in April.
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Jul 20 2025
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 Mesa, AZ
Alley Loop CW via MP 25, AZ 
Alley Loop CW via MP 25, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 20 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.30 Miles 260 AEG
Hiking4.30 Miles   1 Hour   31 Mns   2.84 mph
260 ft AEG5 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite West - Hawes
Bush Lite East - Hawes
Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
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Both of us felt pretty wiped out from yesterday so we decided to skip it today. But after doing a bit of gardening at home under an overcast sky Tracey said it didn't feel that hot, so we set off for a late, our usual, close-to-home loop.
Being a Sunday I expected more mountain-bikers but there weren't that many, probably 'cuz the early-birds were already done with their rides.

On the first part with calm winds the humidity made itself known but once turning West onto Scorpion Alley the breeze picked up and with a continued overcast it actually felt quite pleasant, so on this day 88° to 92° was ok.
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224842
Jul 08 2025
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Alley Loop CW, AZ
 
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CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.10 Miles 250 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   25 Mns   2.89 mph
250 ft AEG12 LBS Pack
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6 am start for completion before the heat sets in. Temps from 76° to 93°
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Jul 04 2025
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Alley Loop CW via MP 25, AZ 
Alley Loop CW via MP 25, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 04 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.30 Miles 225 AEG
Hiking4.30 Miles   1 Hour   35 Mns   2.72 mph
225 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
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Bush Lite East - Hawes
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Quick, early, very humid hike with temps 81-87° F

Met/passed by over a dozen mountain bikers (50/50 on E-Bikes) ranging from expert to scared to even be ON a bike... two gals appeared to be on their first ride with shiny new bikes. A guy with them appeared to be their minder/guide, although not seeming to 'mind' much.

Traffic on Bush Highway @ 8 am already busy along with the usual idiots... one guy appearing to do a 5 point (couldn't do it in less?) turn-around in a spot where the predominant traffic had a poor line-of-sight. Somehow made it without getting hit, or other vehicles being rear-ended while slowing.
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Jun 10 2025
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Alley Loop Plus CW, AZ 
Alley Loop Plus CW, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 10 2025
CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.40 Miles 282 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   1 Hour   35 Mns   2.78 mph
282 ft AEG10 LBS Pack
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Semi-usual route. One older gentleman mountain biker encountered and one sign of rattlesnake crossing the trail but no snakes.
Slight breeze and temps 73-91°F
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Jun 04 2025
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Alley Loop Plus CW, AZ 
Alley Loop Plus CW, AZ
 
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CannondaleKid • Triplogs 2,496
Hiking4.80 Miles 418 AEG
Hiking4.80 Miles   1 Hour   43 Mns   2.80 mph
418 ft AEG12 LBS Pack
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Scorpion Trail - Hawes
Scorpion Alley - Hawes
Stinger Trail - Hawes
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A quick early loop to beat the temps. Humid but breezy kept it reasonable. Encountered no bikers, or hikers, just how we like it. Ok, so Tracey also likes a no rattlesnakes hike as well.
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