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Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		TboneKathy • Triplogs 28

Hiking	7.79 Miles	1,757 AEG

Hiking	7.79 Miles	4 Hrs 7 Mns	2.11 mph
	1,757 ft AEG	26 Mns Break

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	JuanJaimeiii	LindaAnn
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It was great to be part of this annual HAZ hike, and surreal to finally experience in person all the iconic HAZ hikers in attendance! It left me speechless at times! (Or was that due to the brisk pace?

) Thanks for the invite, Kelly. I enjoyed the hike immensely!

Nov 27 2025

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
Triplogs 5,236

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,236

Hiking	10.00 Miles	2,000 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles
	2,000 ft AEG

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	LindaAnn	rayhuston
	TboneKathy	The_Eagle
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko
	wallyfrack

Fifteenth annual Thanksgiving Day hike to Sunrise Peak. Nice big group this year. Some faces we haven't seen in a while and some new faces. Beautiful day for a hike. Breezy but not cold. Thanks all!

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Nov 27 2025

John10s

Guides 28
Routes 414
Photos 6,529
Triplogs 381

41 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 381

Hiking	10.58 Miles	2,272 AEG

Hiking	10.58 Miles	4 Hrs 5 Mns	2.67 mph
	2,272 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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[ checklist ] Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve

	johnlp	JuanJaimeiii
	LindaAnn	rayhuston
	TboneKathy	The_Eagle
	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko
	wallyfrack

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This was my first HAZ Thanksgiving hike and first time hiking up Sunrise Peak from this direction. The group of 10 met at Adero Canyon TH at 6:30AM and started the hike to Sunrise with, fittingly, a fantastic sunrise that just kept improving--the whole line of us stopped for pictures every few minutes early on as the sky kept turning a deeper red over the Superstitions. It was a little windy at times, but comfortable temperatures overall. There were quite a few people out hiking on the holiday, including a surprising number of groups in their teens/20s...kids still go outdoors these days?

We got some pictures at the summit before the group split in half, with five going back to Adero and five going down to the 145th St. TH before turning around. Great to see a lot of familiar faces and meet Denny, JJ, and Ray for the first time, and a nice way to start Thanksgiving. Between 10s/lp/JJ, we had strong John representation at 30% of the group...more johns than a prostitution ring.

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Nov 27 2025

The_Eagle

Guides 42
Routes 1,699
Photos 15,295
Triplogs 2,830

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,830

Hiking	6.81 Miles	1,365 AEG

Hiking	6.81 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns		2.94 mph
	1,365 ft AEG	6 Mns Break	4 LBS Pack

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My first Thanksgiving Day hike with this crew. Remembering some of their past triplogs, wind and cold seemed to be the theme. The temps were perfect but the wind made an appearance. A 6:30 start in the dark gave way to a colorful sunrise.

The trail showed signs of damage from the recent deluges, but I'm sure it'll be back to it's near paved appearance in no time.

Good to see JJ and Ray Ray again... It's been awhile, and to meet TBoneKathy.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

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Nov 27 2025

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 689
Photos 7,502
Triplogs 4,749

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 27 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,749

Hiking	10.00 Miles	2,000 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles
	2,000 ft AEG

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	rayhuston	TboneKathy
	The_Eagle	Tortoise_Hiker
	wallyfrack

15th annual sunrise peak summit on thanksgiving morning
nice to see everybody, including three first timers
got going right at 0630
windy but warm temps
beautiful sunrise
took a few photos at the peak, then half of us went over and back, half summit and back
another good hike in the books
happy thanksgiving y'all!

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hazhole

Jun 06 2025

Guides 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 06 2025
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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 70
Routes 1,165
Photos 1,423
Triplogs 1,510

male

Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

MSP loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 02 2025
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,510

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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 688
Photos 12,333
Triplogs 872

56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP

Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 25 2025
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 872

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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Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP

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 149
Photos 10,074
Triplogs 3,729

64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 28 2024
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,729

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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	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 112
Routes 2,325
Photos 9,355
Triplogs 2,676

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 28 2024
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,676

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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	Tortoise_Hiker	trekkin_gecko
	wallyfrack

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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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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

Jul 10 2024

Guides 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 26 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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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Jun 03 2024

Guides 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jun 03 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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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[ checklist ] Fire - Wildfire Smoke

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

May 28 2024

Guides 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 28 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Adero Super Loop II, AZ

Hiking		Feb 10 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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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Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP

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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[ checklist ] Mazatzal Mountains Thompson Peak

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

Jan 22 2024

Guides 98
Routes 1,543
Photos 16,277
Triplogs 1,432

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Joined Jan 07 2017
Fountain Hills,

Adero Super Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 22 2024
		DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,432

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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Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP

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

Nov 23 2023

Tortoise_Hiker

Guides 1
Routes 149
Photos 10,074
Triplogs 3,729

64 male

Joined Apr 02 2005
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,729

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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Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor.

Nov 23 2023

johnlp

Guides 1
Routes 15
Photos 7,285
Triplogs 5,236

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,236

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 112
Routes 2,325
Photos 9,355
Triplogs 2,676

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,676

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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	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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Stop crying and just go do the hike.

Nov 23 2023

trekkin_gecko

Guides 10
Routes 689
Photos 7,502
Triplogs 4,749

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2023
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,749

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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