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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH - 12 members in 87 triplogs have rated this an average 3.6 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Nov 27 2025
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Sunrise Peak Over and Back from Adero Canyon, AZ 
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JuanJaimeiiiTriplogs 2,449
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Another great Thanksgiving get together hike with several of the usual suspects plus a couple newbies to the group. Great to meet you in person John10s and Kathy. As mentioned by others we had good temps but it was pretty windy the whole way. I am thankful to be a part of this every year. Good times with good people!
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Nov 27 2025
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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TboneKathyTriplogs 28
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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? :lol: ) Thanks for the invite, Kelly. I enjoyed the hike immensely!
 
Nov 27 2025
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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johnlpTriplogs 5,236
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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
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 Gilbert, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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rayhustonTriplogs 965
Hiking6.53 Miles 1,388 AEG
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An always enjoyable hike, especially on Thanksgiving with friends.

Great seeing all of you again! Nice meeting John and Cathy.
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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John10sTriplogs 382
Hiking10.58 Miles 2,272 AEG
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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
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 Mesa, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,742
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We had a great group for our 15th Annual Thanksgiving sunrise hike to Sunrise Peak. Temps weren’t too bad albeit a little windy. The colors in the Eastern sky were exceptional this morning! The conversation was colorful as well! Saw a few hikers here and there and all seemed cheerful. After the summit half did the 10 miler and half headed for the cars. It was great to hike with some ol friends and nice to meet a couple Hazers for the first time (John and Kathy) ! Thanks everyone! Like HAZ, you rock!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Hazers as well! Like HAZ, you all rock too!!
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Nov 27 2025
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,753
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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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Nov 27 2025
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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The_EagleTriplogs 2,834
Hiking6.81 Miles 1,365 AEG
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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
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,682
Hiking6.53 Miles 1,388 AEG
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Good size group this year. Got started around 0630 and we were treated to a nice sunrise on the way uphill. The wind increased as we neared the peak. Saw a handful of other hikers, but only one other at the summit while we took up most of the available space.

After some summit pics, half the group headed out for a longer hike, and the rest of us headed back to the trailhead. The parking lot still had available spots, but bicycles galore.

Good to see everyone again and to meet Kathy. Fun morning. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Sep 30 2025
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Tortoise_HikerTriplogs 3,742
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I got a chance to hike with Bruce between his jet setting across the land! 😊 Hit the trail around sunrise 🌞. The trail definitely got some rain and could use a tad bit of love. The hike, weather, and company was great and it was good to catch up with The Eagle! You all know ,like HAZ, he rocks!
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The_EagleTriplogs 2,834
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Got out for a hike with the Turtle. The trail has taken a bit of a hit from the recent rains, but was still in good shape. 70's to start with a bit-o-breeze throughout. Only saw one couple until we got back to the TH.

Good catching up with Denny.

As HAZ does, you rock too.
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DixieFlyerTriplogs 1,435
Hiking6.73 Miles 1,375 AEG
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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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The_EagleTriplogs 2,834
Hiking6.63 Miles 1,191 AEG
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Got out to hike with the Turtle after a morning appt, starting just before the crack of 10am. Temps were perfect and the crowds were light on our way to the peak. The Ocotillo were in bloom and the only color observed other than the brown and green desert hues.

Every time I'm out here there's more and more building and less green space. I do like the manicured trails and views.

Good catching up with the Turtle, it's been awhile. Like HAZ, :yr:
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The only thing blooming were the numerous ocotillo
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Bruce and I got started around 9:45am. Late to start a hike but to see Bruce.... Bruce set a comfortable pass. Chit chatting made the aeg go pretty good and we were to the summit without to much whining. The hike back went smoothly too. The trail was in great shape and there was even one guy working the trail. The vegetation on this hike is looking pretty good with the Ocotillo stealing the show! The weather and clouds were great as was the company!! It was great to catch up! Thanks for the hike , my friend! Like HAZ, you rock!
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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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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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I had the time to why not? The morning was nice and cool and warmed up a little on the way. Adero Canyon trail traffic was light but the Sunrise trail was busy. I kept up with the titans for a while until i didn't. They waited for me at the saddle and we continued on back to the the tralihead. A great morning workout before the feast. Nice to see everyone again.
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13th annual thanksgiving day hike
a few of the usual suspects and waldo/wally as a new addition
got going from adero around 0630
warmer than usual temps
a few hikers on sunrise
spent a few minutes up there then the group split up with some of us doing the over and back
fun crew, always a good hike to work up an appetite
happy thanksgiving, y'all!
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Another Thanksgiving Day hike with the HAZ group. Good times. Thanks all! :)
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Another successful Thanksgiving Day hike in the books. Nice to see Wally (Waldo) join the rest of us Turkeys this year.

I was super thankful that it wasn't very cold this time. We had a nice little breeze off and on combined with good temps. I think we all agree that this new route from Adero Trailhead is much better than the old Lost Dog starting point. Thanks for organizing this Kelly and as always a very Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Hike Arizona folks.

Cheers!
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