Beacon Hill - South Mountain • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jul 20 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.56 Miles	1,922 AEG

Hiking	8.56 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	3.34 mph
	1,922 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Hidden Valley via San Gabriel

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Nice overcast morning. Lots of folks out enjoying the relatively cool day. Pretty sunrise.

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May 14 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		May 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 29 Mns	3.29 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Harvester benchmark. Saw a few hummingbirds and a bunny. Tender achilles tendon.

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May 13 2025

LindaAnn

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

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 13 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	6.65 Miles	1,595 AEG

Hiking	6.65 Miles	2 Hrs 26 Mns	2.79 mph
	1,595 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge

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chumley

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Another evening hike with HAZ’s most blocked member. Got started from Pima Canyon and promptly got lost in the parking lot as we decided what exactly we wanted to hike. Chumley not only put together a loop that had us blinded by the late afternoon sun, but somehow managed to seemingly feel like it was uphill 90% of the time. Impressive really. I whined accordingly.

We made our way west on Beacon Hill, Ridgeline, and Mormon Loop/Javelina Canyon. Warm, but a strong breeze kept things comfortable. After Mormon, we went through the tunnel end of Hidden Valley, then up past the crosses to Guadalupe Ridge. Three crosses now, large wood ones, two look newer than the third. Temps cooled nicely after the sun set. East on the Ridge, then finished up on Marcos De Niza.

Nice evening. Good workout. And an abundance of topics for us both to find plenty to complain about.

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May 13 2025

chumley

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52 male

Joined Sep 18 2002
Tempe, AZ

Mormon Marcos Loop, AZ

Hiking		May 13 2025
		chumley • Triplogs 1,993

Hiking	6.88 Miles	1,482 AEG

Hiking	6.88 Miles	2 Hrs 26 Mns	2.83 mph
	1,482 ft AEG

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Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge

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LindaAnn

Went counterclockwise and it was awful. Ridgeline and Mormon are awful. Guadalupe and Marcos have tons more uphill than they should. Go the other way.

Removed a couple of painted rocks. Did you know if you wipe "love" into toilet paper with your poop, you can leave it wherever you want? It's not trash if there's a positive message on it!

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May 09 2025

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Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Two Peaks, AZ

Hiking		May 09 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2,072 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2 Hrs 37 Mns	3.51 mph
	2,072 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Normal route including Two Peaks and Hidden Valley.
Two flats (yesterday), Two Peaks, two snakes!

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Speckled Rattlesnake

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Apr 18 2025

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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Marcos - Guadalupe, AZ

Hiking		Apr 18 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.38 Miles	2,355 AEG

Hiking	11.38 Miles	3 Hrs 17 Mns	3.54 mph
	2,355 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Corona de Loma Trail

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trekkin_gecko

Hiked Marcos and Gudalupe Ridge with Kelly, then Corona de Loma to the saddle and back on National/Mormon Loop etc. Nice and cool with a little breeze.
Lots of people out and parking lot full when we finished.
Thanks Kelly!

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Apr 07 2025

LindaAnn

Guides 110
Routes 2,246
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Triplogs 2,600

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Apr 07 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600

Hiking	6.56 Miles	1,046 AEG

Hiking	6.56 Miles	2 Hrs 17 Mns	2.94 mph
	1,046 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Pima Wash - South Mountain

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trekkin_gecko

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Met Kelly at Pima Cyn at 0730. From the trailhead, we took Beacon Hill trail west, then west on Ridgeline. Continued west on Mormon Loop/Javelina/National. Dropped into Hidden Valley and headed back east. Encountered one lost hiker near the dryfall. He followed us for a moment, then managed to get lost again. Hmmm. Stayed in the wash below Hidden Valley, then finished on Pima Wash. Good workout loop. Fun to see Kelly again!

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Apr 07 2025

trekkin_gecko

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Photos 7,281
Triplogs 4,660

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Apr 07 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	6.56 Miles	1,046 AEG

Hiking	6.56 Miles	2 Hrs 17 Mns	2.94 mph
	1,046 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Pima Wash - South Mountain

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LindaAnn

met up with linda at pima at 0730
beacon hill, ridgeline, mormon loop, national
hidden valley, where we tried to redirect a guy at the drop off
linda suggested finishing in lower hidden valley and pima wash
i don't do those often, so this was a fun combo
good to catch up with linda - it's been a few weeks

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hazhole

Apr 04 2025

Guides 1
Routes 14
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Apr 04 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2 Hrs 54 Mns	3.93 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Clouds obscured any possible sunrise but also kept the death orb at bay for quite some time. Low temps will be ending soon.
Not many people on the trails for a Friday.
Good workout.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

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Apr 03 2025

John10s

Guides 25
Routes 376
Photos 5,897
Triplogs 346

40 male

Joined Mar 01 2018
Chandler, AZ

SoMo Ridgeline Mormon Loop, AZ

Hiking		Apr 03 2025
		John10s • Triplogs 346

Hiking	9.64 Miles	1,885 AEG

Hiking	9.64 Miles	3 Hrs 30 Mns	2.75 mph
	1,885 ft AEG

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Mormon Trail - South Mountain

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TboneKathy

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Back to SoMo again for the second straight morning...TboneKathy mentioned she was going hiking, and I wasn't going to pass up an opportunity to take advantage of another cool morning. We hiked a counter-clockwise loop up Ridgeline/Javelina Canyon, with a spur down to Mormon Trailhead, then came back through Hidden Valley. Another hazy day and a little busier on the trails than yesterday, but the temperature was great. The ocotillos are blooming nicely, but nothing too unusual about the hike other than some Amish(?) hikers with smart phones...that's a new one.

300!

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Mar 25 2025

Guides 1
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Photos 7,202
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Mar 25 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	13.74 Miles	2,760 AEG

Hiking	13.74 Miles	3 Hrs 44 Mns	3.71 mph
	2,760 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Corona de Loma Trail

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Harvester benchmark then Corona de Loma just to the saddle and back.
Warm out but not hot. Not too many people on the trails.

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Mar 19 2025

Guides 1
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Devastation, AZ

Hiking		Mar 19 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	9.80 Miles	2,218 AEG

Hiking	9.80 Miles	2 Hrs 40 Mns	3.72 mph
	2,218 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Devastator Trail - South Mountain

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Added Devastator and Hidden Valley to the usual. Devastator is in better shape than in the past. A little grass starting to sprout!

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Mar 14 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Mar 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,096 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 6 Mns	3.68 mph
	2,096 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Moist!
Crossed paths with John10s twice. Good to see you.

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Mar 06 2025

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Routes 14
Photos 7,202
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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

One Peak, AZ

Hiking		Mar 06 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2,072 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	3.54 mph
	2,072 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Two Peaks and Hidden Valley.
Cloudy and windy with a few sprinkles. Hopefully a deluge tomorrow.
Didn't see a soul on Marcos or San Gabriel.
Sun came out the last few minutes of the hike.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Feb 15 2025

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68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Feb 15 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,296 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 7 Mns	3.68 mph
	2,296 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Went up National through Hidden Valley to the Harvester benchmark, and back down via Mormon Loop.
Didn't see many folks until the return leg, then lots!
Excellent weather for hiking.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Jan 22 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Jan 22 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,327 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 9 Mns	3.68 mph
	2,327 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Counterclockwise - up Mormon Loop, down National. Waited until 0800 to get going. Still chilly.
Ran into trekkin_gecko as I was returning down the National.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Jan 14 2025

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Jan 14 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.28 Miles	2,296 AEG

Hiking	11.28 Miles	3 Hrs 8 Mns	3.68 mph
	2,296 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Ran into Linda and Denny on Marcos. Good to see you!
A little different route this time. Went up National through Hidden Valley to the Harvester benchmark, and back down via Mormon Loop...
Saw a roadrunner. Nice and quiet on the trails.

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Jan 10 2025

trekkin_gecko

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

67 female

Joined Nov 17 2008
phoenix, az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Jan 10 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660

Hiking	11.49 Miles	2,476 AEG

Hiking	11.49 Miles	3 Hrs 37 Mns	3.21 mph
	2,476 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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johnlp

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met john at 0700
did one of his workout hikes minus one peak
temps were brisk, but warmed up quickly on marcos
good hike, good coffee, thanks john

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hazhole

Jan 10 2025

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Routes 14
Photos 7,202
Triplogs 5,208

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

Pima to Benchmark, AZ

Hiking		Jan 10 2025
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	11.59 Miles	2,310 AEG

Hiking	11.59 Miles	3 Hrs 37 Mns	3.26 mph
	2,310 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Took Kelly on one of my workout hikes. She was thrilled!

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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson

Dec 29 2024

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

68 male

Joined Mar 16 2008
chandler,az

One Peak, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2024
		johnlp • Triplogs 5,208

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2,072 AEG

Hiking	8.90 Miles	2 Hrs 33 Mns	3.54 mph
	2,072 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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