Promenade Trail - FHP • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 22 2026
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	8.18 Miles	1,815 AEG

Hiking	8.18 Miles	3 Hrs 59 Mns	2.56 mph
	1,815 ft AEG	47 Mns Break

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Today I did one of several loop options for this hike. I took the Mesquite Hollow Trail on the way out and once I got to the boundary with the MMRP I continued on to the Dixie Mine Trail. I then turned around and went on the Lower Sonoran Trail to get back to the TH.

I spent a good bit of time trying out a potential solution to a problem that I have been having with map rotation. I think that the problem is in the android setting for "Improve Location Accuracy". I have had it on but turned it off for today. If the setting is on, it will use wifi, mobile networks, and sensors to help determine location. If turned off, it will use only GPS to determine location. I turned it off and map rotation seemed to work as it should, in RS as well as gaia and alltrails. I am cautiously optimistic that this will prove to be the solution to my problem. Now when I turn on RS it implores me to turn on "improve location accuracy", but I am not taking the bait.

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Jan 13 2026

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Adero Multi-Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 13 2026
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	9.51 Miles	2,374 AEG

Hiking	9.51 Miles	4 Hrs 21 Mns	2.39 mph
	2,374 ft AEG	22 Mns Break

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Alternate Route - FHP

South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

Wilderness Trail - FHP

Western Loop Trail - FHP

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This was a hike from the Adero Canyon TH that was composed of 5 different loops -- enough to make @The_Eagle green with envy!

Trail Sequence: TH>Promenade>Andrews-Kinsey>Alternate>Promenade>Sonoran>South Crossover>Lower Sonoran>North Crossover>Sonoran>Wilderness>Western>Promenade>Mesquite Hollow>Mesquite Spur>Mesquite Hollow>Sonoran>South Crossover>Lower Sonoran>Promenade>TH

Wildflowers Observation Light
There was something blooming throughout most of the hike: brittlebush, chuparosa, poppies, scorpion weed, fiddlenecks, blue richards, and ocotillo were what I noticed the most

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Jan 12 2026

Guides 100
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Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 12 2026
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.75 Miles	1,864 AEG

Hiking	6.75 Miles	3 Hrs 30 Mns	2.21 mph
	1,864 ft AEG	27 Mns Break

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Peak 3098 Spur Trail - FHP

Western Loop Trail - FHP

Wilderness Trail - FHP

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I did a variation of this loop today.

In started on the Promenade Trail and then went on the Alternate Route, Andrews-Kinsey Trail, and Western Trail. While descending on the Western Trail I came to a new trail -- the Wilderness Trail. I had no idea where the Wilderness Trail went, but I figured that there was a sure fire way to find out where it went, so I took it. It went 1.8 miles to the now 3-way junction with the Sonoran Trail and the Mesquite Hollow Trail. From there I went on the Sonoran Trail to the Fountain Hills Preserve Boundary, and then came back to the TH on the Lower Sonoran Trail and the Promenade Trail.

The Wilderness Trail is aptly named -- it is somewhat of a primitive trail, being narrow with a number of steep, rocky sections.

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Jan 07 2026

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 07 2026
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.95 Miles	1,598 AEG

Hiking	6.95 Miles	3 Hrs 2 Mns	2.48 mph
	1,598 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP

Sunrise Trail - MSP

Peak Spur Trail - MSP

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It had been a while since I have done this hike, so I decided to do it on this cool, cloudy morning.

This hike is ok I guess, but I don't really enjoy looking down at the Adero Canyon housing development -- it reminds me of a strip mine, only uglier.

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Jan 06 2026

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Wanderadero, AZ

Hiking		Jan 06 2026
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	8.24 Miles	1,861 AEG

Hiking	8.24 Miles	3 Hrs 49 Mns	2.55 mph
	1,861 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

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This was a wandering hike that utilized a few trails accessible from the Adero Canyon TH in Fountain Hills.

I went out-and-back on the North Leg Trail and then did a double loop facilitated by using both of the Sonoran Connector Trails. In reviewing the route, it looks like some sort of fractal geometry is in play. Next time I will make a triple loop out of it.

While on the Lower Sonoran Trail I ran into Gary, who is the trail steward in charge of maintaining the Lower Sonoran Trail; he does a great job btw. He told me that the Fountain Hills Conservancy will be doing some much needed trail maintenance on the portion of the Sonoran Trail that is in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and will also be doing maintenance on the Dixie Mine Trail from the Sonoran Trail to Thompson Peak Road. The Dixie Mine Trail probably hasn't had any tread work done on it in 10 years or more, so I look forward to seeing some work done on it.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Scorpionweed

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Fountain Lake Weavers Needle

Wildflowers Observation Light
There was a fair amount of brittlebush and scorpion weed along the way.

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Jul 16 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 16 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	5.72 Miles	1,109 AEG

Hiking	5.72 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns	2.60 mph
	1,109 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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I decided to do what has become my go-to hike in the summertime. I did the loop clockwise.

It was overcast throughout the entire hike, along with a decent breeze most of the way.

I saw a gila monster -- it was the first one that I have seen this year.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Gila Monster

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Jun 06 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.73 Miles	1,375 AEG

Hiking	6.73 Miles	3 Hrs 12 Mns	2.46 mph
	1,375 ft AEG	28 Mns Break

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Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP

Sunrise Trail - MSP

Peak Spur Trail - MSP

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It has been a while since I have done this hike so I decided to do it today.

The east entrance to the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in the Fountain Hills Preserve has been rerouted, so I went on the reroute today. The reroute lengthens this hike by about 0.3 miles, but it moderates the rate of ascent somewhat on the first part of the hike.

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Apr 17 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Apr 17 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.31 Miles	1,350 AEG

Hiking	6.31 Miles	2 Hrs 55 Mns	2.59 mph
	1,350 ft AEG	29 Mns Break

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I stayed close to home again this morning.

The temps were very nice this morning and it looks like that will be the case for a couple of more days.

I saw a deer and a few hummingbirds this morning.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Ocotillo

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Anna's Hummingbird White Tailed Deer

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Ocotillo continues to look nice, but there are no other flowers than that out there

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Apr 13 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Apr 13 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.18 Miles	1,373 AEG

Hiking	6.18 Miles	2 Hrs 45 Mns	2.65 mph
	1,373 ft AEG	25 Mns Break

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I decided to stay close to home today and do a modified version of the loop, which I did CW.

There was cloud cover for most of the hike, which was welcome.

The trail was quiet most of the way, but there were a fair number of hikers out over the last mile or so.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Fiddleneck Mesquite

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Humor Mascot

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Four Peaks

Meteorology

Meteorology [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Sunrise

Wildflowers Observation Light
There were a fair number of blooming ocotillos, along with a few tiny fiddlenecks and poppies.

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Apr 06 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Apr 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.12 Miles	1,515 AEG

Hiking	6.12 Miles	2 Hrs 46 Mns	2.62 mph
	1,515 ft AEG	26 Mns Break

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I decided to take advantage of a cool morning and hike close to home today. I did this loop clockwise, which is the way that I have been doing it.

I saw a gopher snake, which is the first snake that I have seen this year.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Gopher Snake

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Apr 02 2025

pseudalpine

Guides 72
Routes 1,175
Photos 1,481
Triplogs 1,525

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

MSP loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 02 2025
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,525

Hiking	10.87 Miles	3,912 AEG

Hiking	10.87 Miles	4 Hrs 8 Mns	2.67 mph
	3,912 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Thompson Peak Trail - MSP

Peak 3804 - MSP

Peak 3702 - MSP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Thompson Peak from Adero Canyon TH

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presumably took memories and left without a trace...

10 archives

Mar 10 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Mar 10 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.29 Miles	1,250 AEG

Hiking	6.29 Miles	2 Hrs 30 Mns	2.68 mph
	1,250 ft AEG	9 Mns Break

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I decided to do this loop again today, and once again did a variation of the standard route by taking the Mesquite Hollow Trail from the Promenade Trail.

They put a sign up finally for the Mesquite Spur Trail. I am not sure why this trail exists -- it adds an extra loop but only adds 0.1 miles to the hike.

I finally saw the large mesquite tree after which the Mesquite Hollow Trail is named. The tree is at the second junction of the Mesquite Hollow Trail and the Mesquite Spur.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Mesquite

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Trail Signs and Markings

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] East End

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Mar 06 2025

Dixie Peak 2,429 - Phoenix Preserves

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Two City High Points in Maricopa County, AZ

Hiking		Mar 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.10 Miles	1,773 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles	3 Hrs 41 Mns	1.80 mph
	1,773 ft AEG	18 Mns Break

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LV Yates Trail #8

Western Loop Trail - FHP

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This triplog is for two separate hikes on this day, with each hike going to the high point of one of Maricopa County's 24 incorporated municipalities:
1) Paradise Valley
2) Fountain Hills

Paradise Valley High Point
(2.77 miles with 912 feet of AEG)
The Paradise Valley High Point is atop Dixie Peak, aka Two Bit Peak. I parked at the 40th Street TH and started the hike from there. I was initially on the LV Yates Trail and then continued on an unnamed trail to the summit. The trail was fairly smooth at first, but then got rocky and bouldery as I ascended.

There were nice views at the summit and I had the summit to myself. There was hardly anyone out there today, and the parking lot had lots of empty spaces.

Fountain Hills High Point
(3.34 miles with 861 feet of AEG)
The high point of Fountain Hills is along a ridgeline that runs from the West View Overlook, aka Peak 3098, up to Peak 3804. The high point is at the boundary line between Fountain Hills and Scottsdale.

I started from the Adero Canyon TH and took the Western Loop Trail up the southside of Peak 3098. Once at the saddle below Peak 3098, I left the trail and followed the ridgeline over to the high point. There is no frustum at at the Scottsdale/Fountain Hills boundary, but there was a small cairn where I expected the boundary to be. I added to the cairn and left a summit register.

While going across the ridgeline I went over a bump that I thought was higher than the boundary line, but I can't be certain of that. In any event, I'd suggest tagging some of the high bumps along the way just to be sure that you get the high point.

On the return trip I took the Western Loop Trail down the northside of Peak 3098 to make a loop out of the hike.

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Feb 28 2025

FLYING_FLIVER

Guides 1
Routes 259
Photos 10,458
Triplogs 293

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Joined Jan 28 2010
Fountain Hills,

Adero TH Wander - # who knows, AZ

Hiking		Feb 28 2025
		FLYING_FLIVER • Triplogs 293

Hiking	5.27 Miles	840 AEG

Hiking	5.27 Miles	3 Hrs 44 Mns	2.23 mph
	840 ft AEG	1 Hour 22 Mns Break

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I have hiked 5 times since I put a hike up on HAZ.
You won't see any of them, as most of the hikes were a bit repetitious.

I had alot of acquaintances from the midwest show up for visits. Some I knew were coming to Arizona, and some just showed up at my doorstep.

All visitors wanted to experience Arizona hiking, so off I went as a tour guide.

I took most of them to Adero Trailhead, and tried to pick trails that they could enjoy. Some visitors are in great shape, and some ….. not-so-much.

After they left, I did this hike - Just for exercise.

I hiked the newly completed Mesquite Trail, and the 'new to me', North Leg Trail.
I had hiked the Mesquite Trail prior to it being completed. On that hike, when the trail abruptly "ended", I just bushwhacked to another trail.

Now, I'm ready to go out on my own adventures.

Flora

Flora [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Saguaro

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Trail Signs and Markings

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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
J.R.R.TOLKIEN

Feb 25 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 25 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	6.10 Miles	1,198 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles	2 Hrs 32 Mns	2.63 mph
	1,198 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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I did this loop clockwise.

I saw 4 deer on the way back; I rarely see any on these trails so it was my lucky day.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] White Tailed Deer

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
There were a some red flowers on a few leafless ocotillo, but that was it for wildflowers.

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Feb 09 2025

Guides 100
Routes 1,576
Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 09 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	7.76 Miles	1,472 AEG

Hiking	7.76 Miles	3 Hrs 29 Mns	2.50 mph
	1,472 ft AEG	23 Mns Break

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This was a variation of the Sonoran-Lower Sonoran Loop. On the way out I did an out-and-back on the North Leg Trail. Once I got to the 4 way junction at the end of the Promenade Trail I went out on the Mesquite Hollow Trail and returned on the Lower Sonoran Trail.

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Jan 25 2025

DarthStiller

Guides 27
Routes 699
Photos 12,467
Triplogs 883

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 25 2025
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 883

Hiking	9.40 Miles	1,678 AEG

Hiking	9.40 Miles	4 Hrs 53 Mns	1.95 mph
	1,678 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP

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Took a trip up to Adero Canyon to check out the new trail that was built in the FH Preserve. I started at 6:15am in the dark and hiked the first mile+ on the Promenade Trail in the dark. It was still dark when I got to the Mesquite Hollow Trail, so I decided to keep going and start on the Sonoran Trail. Both of these trails junction the end of the Promenade Trail just a few feet apart.

I hiked the Sonoran Trail all the way to the Dixie Mine Trail, then turned around. On the way back, I hiked an unofficial spur trail that heads up one of the many ridges to the top of the McDowells. It ended once it gets up on the ridge, so I made my way back down to the Sonoran Trail.

On the way back I took some of the Lower Sonoran Trail to its connector and then back up to the Sonoran Trail then hiked back on the Mesquite Hollow Trail to the Promenade. Along the Mesquite Hollow Trail I saw a trail building crew that were up higher building another trail. I never saw where the junction to that trail is with the existing trails. I also saw 3 mule deer along this trail. There is a small loop spur along this trail that adds about a quarter mile, which I also hiked. Interestingly, I saw only one mesquite tree along this trail, and it was dead. When I finished the Mesquite Hollow Trail at the Promenade Trail, the cars of the trail building crew were parked at the end of the Promenade.

Once I got back towards the Adero Trailhead, I hiked out a bit on the Andrews-Kinsey Trail and back to add some mileage. The lot was mostly full when I got back, but not packed. Lots of cars parked on Eagle Ridge Drive for those who didn't want to wait. Lots of people milling around, including the trail building crew who had also finished their day.

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Jan 19 2025

Thompson Peak from Adero Canyon TH

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Fountain Hills,

Thompson Peak from Adero Canyon TH

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 19 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	14.96 Miles	3,365 AEG

Hiking	14.96 Miles	7 Hrs 4 Mns	2.37 mph
	3,365 ft AEG	45 Mns Break

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Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

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I hiked up to Thompson Peak from Adero Canyon today.

It was a tad cold at the early morning start, but warmed up once the sun came up.

There weren't many people out at this part of the preserve, which was nice.

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Jan 10 2025

Guides 100
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Photos 16,476
Triplogs 1,467

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 10 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,467

Hiking	7.83 Miles	1,709 AEG

Hiking	7.83 Miles	3 Hrs 36 Mns	2.58 mph
	1,709 ft AEG	34 Mns Break

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I did a variation of this loop by 1) going out-and-on the North Leg Trail on the outbound portion of the hike, and 2) taking the Mesquite Hollow Trail from the Sonoran Trail back to the Promenade Trail on the inbound portion of the hike.

It was a nice day out there -- sunny, breezy, and a bit cool. I had a windbreaker on for a while -- it would get cool when the wind gusts picked up and get warm when the gusts subsided.

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Jan 09 2025

FLYING_FLIVER

Guides 1
Routes 259
Photos 10,458
Triplogs 293

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Joined Jan 28 2010
Fountain Hills,

Adero Meander, AZ

Hiking		Jan 09 2025
		FLYING_FLIVER • Triplogs 293

Hiking	5.40 Miles	1,002 AEG

Hiking	5.40 Miles	3 Hrs 38 Mns	2.09 mph
	1,002 ft AEG	1 Hour 3 Mns Break

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