Andrews - Kinsey Trail FHP • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

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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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 02 2025

pseudalpine

Guides 59
Routes 1,100
Photos 1,191
Triplogs 1,290

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

MSP loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 02 2025
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

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Thompson Peak Trail - MSP

Peak 3804 - MSP

Peak 3702 - MSP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP

Mesquite Spur - FHP

Thompson Peak from Adero Canyon TH

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Jan 25 2025

DarthStiller

Guides 27
Routes 669
Photos 12,096
Triplogs 856

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP

Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 25 2025
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 856

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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Nov 28 2024

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 28 2024
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	6.52 Miles	1,266 AEG

Hiking	6.52 Miles	2 Hrs 28 Mns	2.77 mph
	1,266 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Fountain Lake Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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	johnlp	JuanJaimeiii
	LindaAnn	trekkin_gecko
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Another Thanksgiving Sunrise hiking to Sunrise Peak. We planned on a 6:30 start and made it happen with a group of 6. A good pace was set and one layer was good as we warmed up fast. Saw a nice sunrise and the Fountain Hills fountain too!
Made good time to the peak then took our group pic and said our Happy Thanksgiving before parting ways. Linda and I headed for the cars as the rest did an over and back. Nice to see everyone. Great group, weather and trail! Thanks everyone and Happy Thanksgiving! Like HAZ, you rock!

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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

Nov 28 2024

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 28 2024
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	6.52 Miles	1,266 AEG

Hiking	6.52 Miles	2 Hrs 28 Mns	2.77 mph
	1,266 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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	johnlp	JuanJaimeiii
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko
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The annual Thanksgiving sunrise hike. Got started just before 0630. Nobody brought a headlamp. Denny brought a pole to keep us herded onto the correct trail. It was nice to be able to see a few minutes later. Most of the hike is pretty easy, the only steep part is the final quarter mile to the summit. Breezy.

Spent a few minutes up top, getting a group photo. Most of the group continued down the other side for the longer over and back, but Denny and I opted for the shorter out and back. I had to get home to start cooking. Prime rib, not turkey. Quick hike back to the trailhead. Good to see everyone. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Jul 10 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.30 Miles	1,363 AEG

Hiking	6.30 Miles	2 Hrs 53 Mns	2.47 mph
	1,363 ft AEG	20 Mns Break

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It was a hot and sunny morning with very little wind, and I am glad that I started early.

Route scout flat-lined a couple of time for some reason. I used a tablet computer that stayed in my backpack on airplane mode for the entire hike, so I am not sure what caused the malfunction. It wasn't like I have never done this hike, so I adjusted the distance to what it should be.

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Jun 26 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

male

Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 26 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.24 Miles	1,426 AEG

Hiking	6.24 Miles	2 Hrs 55 Mns	2.51 mph
	1,426 ft AEG	26 Mns Break

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I started the hike at 5:00 AM and was in shade for about 1/2 way up to Sunrise Peak, but it was sunny thereafter.

It is definitely summertime now!

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[ checklist ] Four Peaks

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Jun 03 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 03 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.35 Miles	1,486 AEG

Hiking	6.35 Miles	3 Hrs 5 Mns	2.32 mph
	1,486 ft AEG	21 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Four Peaks Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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I stayed close to home this morning. I only saw 2 other people on the hike.

I could see lots of smoke from the Adams Fire, which isn't too far east of Fountain Hills. Fortunately for Fountain Hill residents, the fire seems to be heading north instead of west.

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May 28 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 28 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.27 Miles	1,337 AEG

Hiking	6.27 Miles	2 Hrs 48 Mns	2.46 mph
	1,337 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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I have not done this hike since Thanksgiving, so I thought that I would give it a shot today. I imagine that I will be doing this one somewhat regularly now that the temperatures are heating up.

There was a nice breeze atop Sunrise Peak, so I took a longer than normal break up there.

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Feb 10 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Adero Super Loop II, AZ

Hiking		Feb 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	21.86 Miles	3,505 AEG

Hiking	21.86 Miles	9 Hrs 40 Mns	2.51 mph
	3,505 ft AEG	58 Mns Break

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Windgate Pass Trail - MSP

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Coachwhip Trail - MMRP

Windmill Trail - MSP

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

Paradise Trail - MSP

Quartz Trail - MSP

Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook

Old Jeep Trail - MSP

Ringtail Trail - MSP

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It was a nice day for a long hike, so I decided to do this one, which is a variation of a similar hike that I did last month.

This is a big CCW loop that starts and ends at the Adero Canyon TH. The loop goes through 3 different preserves and uses 17 different trails. The trails in the Fountain Hills Preserve are definitely the best ones on this hike!

There were a few people out on the trails in the Scottsdale Preserve, but I did not see anyone in the Fountain Hills Preserve or the Maricopa County Regional Park.

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Jan 22 2024

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Adero Super Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 22 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	19.62 Miles	3,264 AEG

Hiking	19.62 Miles	8 Hrs 30 Mns	2.58 mph
	3,264 ft AEG	53 Mns Break

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Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook

Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Thompson Peak Rd - MSP

Prospector Trail - MSP

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

Gateway Loop Trail - MSP

Paradise Trail - MSP

Quartz Trail - MSP

Old Jeep Trail - MSP

Ringtail Trail - MSP

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I decided to take advantage of a nice hiking day and do this long loop again.

Weather was near perfect for me: cool and cloudy.

There weren't very many people out on the trails today. I did not see anyone out in the Fountain Hills Preserve.

Trails are much nicer in the Fountain Hills Preserve than in the Scottsdale Preserve.

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Nov 23 2023

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 148
Photos 9,924
Triplogs 3,652

63 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652

Hiking	6.40 Miles	1,218 AEG

Hiking	6.40 Miles	2 Hrs 31 Mns	2.80 mph
	1,218 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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	DixieFlyer	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	LindaAnn
	rayhuston	trekkin_gecko

Another nice Thanksgiving morning hike to Sunrise Peak with a group of 7 Hazers! I believe John or Kelly started this tradition many moons ago.
Starting from this trailhead seems to be the preferred choice now. I do miss seeing the pilgrims at Lost dog wash though

. If someone wants to dress up next time!?

The trail is in good shape. A little rocky in the beginning and at the top. 3 did the over and back while 4 did the summit and back. Nice to see everyone! Enjoyed the chance to chitchat a little.
Nice to meet Wade too. Great weather, sunrise, conversation, and company! Thanks everyone!
Like HAZ, you rock! Happy Thanksgiving !!

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Nov 23 2023

johnlp

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	10.00 Miles	1,978 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	3 Hrs 42 Mns	2.86 mph
	1,978 ft AEG	12 Mns Break

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	DixieFlyer	JuanJaimeiii
	LindaAnn	rayhuston
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko

12th annual Thanksgiving Day hike to Sunrise Peak.
Good to see old friends, and nice to have Wade (DixieFlyer) join us.
Beautiful sunrise as we got started. Cool and breezy made for excellent hiking conditions.
Lots of good trail chat today. Fun day.
Thanks for driving JJ.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Nov 23 2023

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
Photos 8,982
Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	6.38 Miles	1,162 AEG

Hiking	6.38 Miles	2 Hrs 30 Mns	2.81 mph
	1,162 ft AEG	14 Mns Break

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	DixieFlyer	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	rayhuston
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko

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Another Thanksgiving morning hike, this time from Adero Canyon (like last year) which has become our preferred starting point. Some quick introductions, and we got started around 0630. Pleasant breeze, cloudy, and oddly, the temps in Fountain Hills were nearly 10 degrees warmer than in Ahwatukee. Gorgeous sunrise on our way uphill.

Only a few other hikers at the summit. From there, we broke into two groups, some headed down the other side of the peak for a longer hike, and the rest of us headed back to the trailhead. Didn’t see as many hikers as previous years. Trail is overall in pretty good shape. Nice to finally meet Wade, and good to see everyone else. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Nov 23 2023

trekkin_gecko

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	10.00 Miles	1,978 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	3 Hrs 42 Mns	2.86 mph
	1,978 ft AEG	12 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

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	DixieFlyer	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	LindaAnn
	rayhuston	Tortoise_Hiker

12th time we've done a sunrise peak hike on thanksgiving, 2nd time from adero canyon trailhead
pretty sure we all prefer this approach
got started close to 0630 viewing a beautiful sunrise
a few other hikers on the peak, where we took a short break and some photos
jj, john and i decided on the over & back
trail didn't seem as crowded as it has in the recent past
cool temps and cloud cover made for great hiking conditions
nice to see everyone, including first timer @dixieflyer
happy thanksgiving, y'all

*mileage is from john's watch, elevation is from my track last year

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hazhole

Sep 04 2023

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Sep 04 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.56 Miles	1,198 AEG

Hiking	6.56 Miles	2 Hrs 33 Mns	2.81 mph
	1,198 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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I decided to stay close to home and do this early morning hike on Labor Day.

It was about 10 degrees cooler at the start than it has been, plus there was a decent breeze blowing.

There weren't too many people out on the trails on this holiday morning.

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Civilization is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there

Aug 31 2023

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 31 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.51 Miles	1,171 AEG

Hiking	6.51 Miles	2 Hrs 44 Mns	2.71 mph
	1,171 ft AEG	20 Mns Break

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With the hot weather continuing I decided to do this hike again. There wasn't much of a breeze blowing, but cloud cover kept the sun at bay until I got to the hitching post.

I saw my first rattler of the year on the way back.

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Civilization is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there

Jul 26 2023

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 26 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.53 Miles	1,175 AEG

Hiking	6.53 Miles	2 Hrs 46 Mns	2.67 mph
	1,175 ft AEG	19 Mns Break

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It was another warm morning, so I decided to stay close to home.

When I got to Sunrise Peak one person was up there, and she was the only person that I saw all morning.

There was smoke to be seen off to the east from the Diamond Fire.

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Civilization is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there

Jul 23 2023

Guides 99
Routes 1,484
Photos 16,072
Triplogs 1,374

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374

Hiking	6.52 Miles	1,176 AEG

Hiking	6.52 Miles	2 Hrs 42 Mns	2.59 mph
	1,176 ft AEG	11 Mns Break

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With the heat wave still going I decided to do this hike again today. I pulled in the TH at 5:25 and one vehicle was there.

On the way to Sunrise Peak I ran into two professional hikers, none other than @johnlp and @trekkin_gecko. It was good to see you two again!

There was a decent breeze between the hitching post saddle and Sunrise Peak, which was welcome.

The trails weren't crowded by any means, but there were more people out than I typically see during the week.

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Jul 23 2023

johnlp

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 23 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.22 Miles	2,200 AEG

Hiking	11.22 Miles	3 Hrs 52 Mns	3.02 mph
	2,200 ft AEG	9 Mns Break

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Peak 3098 Spur Trail - FHP

North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP