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Hillside Trail - Estrella - 1 member in 7 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 29 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Lucero, AZ 
EMR Lucero, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Dec 29 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking5.70 Miles 691 AEG
Mtn Biking5.70 Miles   1 Hour   44 Mns   6.11 mph
691 ft AEG      48 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Hillside Trail - Estrella
Copper State Crosscut Trail - Estrella
Sidewinder Trail - Estrella
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Took the fat bike out for a spin with my neighbors Ben and Craig this morning on nearby Lucero trails in Estrella Mountain Ranch, Goodyear. Started from Ladero Park on Hillside Drive which has paved parking spaces and warm restrooms. Took Hillside trail to Copper State Crosscut clockwise to Upper Recluse to the saddle, down Tarantula, Coyote Creek counter clockwise back to Tarantula up to the saddle, down Upper Recluse and Lower Recluse, out and back on Coyote Creek and Thrasher, looped Scorpion, then Copper State Crosscut, Hillside, finishing at Ladero Park. Less than 6 mile ride, but a deceptive amount of climbing (and pushing). Stopped at Cafe Bedida where Craig treated Ben and I to some gourmet coffees.
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Nov 17 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Lucero Dogs Loop, AZ 
EMR Pirate Lucero Dogs Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Nov 17 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking13.00 Miles 1,225 AEG
Mtn Biking13.00 Miles   1 Hour   53 Mns   7.22 mph
1,225 ft AEG      5 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Copper State Crosscut Trail - Estrella
Sidewinder Trail - Estrella
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Waited nearly to lunchtime for the temp to warm up. Started from Safeway at Estrella and Elliot, crossed Estrella Parkway to Pirate trails. What Up, Hook Up, Beam Me Up, Saddle Up, then tunnel under Estrella Parkway at Hillside drive to Cottontail and Tunnel trail. Hillside DG to Copper State Crosscut, Nitro Knoll, Sidewinder, down Lower Recluse, Scorpion Loop, Coyote Creek back to Sidewinder, Upper Recluse, down Tarantula, Coyote Creek back to Tarantula (Up), down Black Widow, Thrasher, then out to Cotton Lane. Cross Cotton and then Roxy Road back to the Estrella/Cotton circle, sidewalk back to Safeway. Didn't see anyone on Pirate trails. Saw a bunch of hikers on Lucero trails. Saw two mountain bikers on Roxy Road. Felt real good today and was pushing hard.
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Oct 20 2024
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 Routes 189
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Lucero Trails, AZ 
EMR Lucero Trails, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 20 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Hiking4.04 Miles 679 AEG
Hiking4.04 Miles   2 Hrs   4 Mns   2.05 mph
679 ft AEG      6 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
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Copper State Crosscut Trail - Estrella
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Sidewinder Trail - Estrella
Hillside Trail - Estrella
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Met up with Carey and Christina this morning at Ladera Community Park off Hillside Drive in Estrella Mountain Ranch for a Harem Hike on the Lucero trails. On Hillside trail for a minute to Copper State Crosscut, up and back on Ridgeline to Bradley Peak, counter clockwise on Copper State Crosscut to Nitro Knoll, Sidewinder, Upper Recluse, Viper, Centipede, Coyote Creek, Copper State Crosscut back to Hillside and Ladera Park. Passed some fellow hikers early on and saw some mountain bikers down on Scorpion from the Viper/Centipede highpoint. Nice cool temps, easy breezes, and clear skies made for a fantastic hike. Post hike treats at Safeway at Estrella Parkway and Elliot.
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Oct 10 2024
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,236
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Lucero Trails, AZ 
EMR Lucero Trails, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Oct 10 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking7.00 Miles 787 AEG
Mtn Biking7.00 Miles   1 Hour   15 Mns   6.27 mph
787 ft AEG      8 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
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Hillside Trail - Estrella
Copper State Crosscut Trail - Estrella
Sidewinder Trail - Estrella
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I was planning on driving up to Phoenix Mountain Preserve this morning and riding Sidewinder and Ocotillo loop, but I got like no sleep last night and slept in (5:45 lol) and decided to stay closer to home. I just got to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Lucero trails! You are pretty much going up or down the whole time. Narrow and intense, 100% focus! Started from Ladera Park on Hillside drive. On Hillside trail for about a minute then Copper State Crosscut anti-clockwise to Nitro Knoll, Sidewinder down to Hillside drive and then back up to Sidewinder. Up to the powerline saddle then down Recluse to Coyote Creek over to the Scorpion Loop, Coyote Creek back to Sidewinder back up to the powerline saddle, then the upper half of Recluse to the downhill half of Tarantula, lower Coyote Creek anti-clockwise back to the uphill portion of Tarantula, then down Black Widow to Thrasher back to upper Coyote Creek again to Copper State Crosscut back to Hillside and Ladera Park. I was thinking of adding Centipede and Viper trails this morning, but they are tough and I need to conserve some energy for pickleball tonight :) Had the trails all to myself this morning.
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Sep 27 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Lucero Cicada, AZ 
EMR Pirate Lucero Cicada, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Sep 27 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking10.70 Miles 874 AEG
Mtn Biking10.70 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   6.69 mph
874 ft AEG      4 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Hillside Trail - Estrella
Copper State Crosscut Trail - Estrella
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Started at Safeway on Estrella and Elliot, crossed Estrella and headed to the UP trails, What UP, Hook UP, Beam Me UP, Saddle UP, UPper Pass, Round UP, UPside Down, back to Saddle UP. Used the tunnel to cross under Estrella and jumped on Hillside DG over to Lucero to Copper State Crosscut, Recluse, Tarantula, Coyote Creek, Thrasher down to Cotton. Crossed Cotton and took Cicada back to the Cotton/Estrella circle. Had some nice shade in the hills. Was warming up by the end of the ride. Saw one dog walker on Hillside.
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Aug 14 2024
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,236
 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
EMR Pirate Lucero Dogs Loop, AZ 
EMR Pirate Lucero Dogs Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Aug 14 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking11.70 Miles 955 AEG
Mtn Biking11.70 Miles   1 Hour   57 Mns   6.56 mph
955 ft AEG      10 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Copper State Crosscut Trail - Estrella
Sidewinder Trail - Estrella
Hillside Trail - Estrella
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Parked at Safeway on Elliot and Estrella Parkway and headed east to Pirate trails. What's UP, Hook UP, Beam Me UP, Saddle UP, UPper Pass, Round UP, UPside Down, Saddle UP to the Hillside tunnel. In Lucero, Tunnel trail to Hillside DG, Copper State Crosscut counter-clockwise, Sidewinder, Recluse (upper), down Tarantula from the saddle to Coyote Creek south back to Tarantula up to the saddle, down Black Widow, Thrasher, shortcut down to Cotton to Cicada (Dog trails) to the Cotton/Estrella roundabout then back to van. Had the trails all to myself. Lots of action grading some future construction in Lucero.
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Mar 29 2024
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 Routes 189
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 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Estrella Pirate Lucero Trails, AZ 
Estrella Pirate Lucero Trails, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Mar 29 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking13.10 Miles 1,294 AEG
Mtn Biking13.10 Miles   2 Hrs   11 Mns   6.55 mph
1,294 ft AEG      11 Mns Break7 LBS Pack
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Hillside Trail - Estrella
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I got a Harem hike on the schedule for tomorrow and Sunday/Monday are looking to be a wash out, so I thought I'd go out and punish myself on the mountain bike today. I guess summer must be on the way, because my leisurely winter morning pace meant it was heating up by the time I started to roll. Parked at Estrella Safeway and hit the north Pirate "UP" trails, Estrella Loop, Pirates Cove, 1 Up, Pirates Cove, Giddy Up Alt, Giddy Up, What Up, Coyote, What Up, Hook Up, Beam Me Up, Saddle Up, Upper Pass, Upside Down, Round Up, Upside Down, and back out to Estrella Parkway on Saddle Up. Used the tunnel to cross under Estrella Parkway and jumped on Hillside Drive DG north to the Lucero trails, Copper Creek Crosscut, Coyote Creek, Tarantula, Black Widow, and Thrasher out to Cotton Lane. Crossed Cotton Lane and rode Roxy's Road back to the Estrella/Cotton traffic circle to return to Safeway. Say one hiker on the Up trails. Lots of headwind on Roxy Road. I was tired. It was a good day to empty the bucket :) Steak dinner with sauteed mushrooms on the menu for tonight. Drool!
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