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Feb 08 2026
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Hawes Trail SystemPhoenix, AZ
Hawes Trail System
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 08 2026
DarthStiller • Triplogs 895
Hiking7.79 Miles 1,267 AEG
Hiking7.79 Miles   3 Hrs   57 Mns   2.00 mph
1,267 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Ridge Trail #59 - Hawes
Saguaro Trail #50 - Hawes
Secret Trail - Hawes
Granite Trail #54 - Hawes
Saddle Trail #51 - Hawes
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Started with just enough daylight to not need a headlamp, which I've gotten a bit tired of lately this time of year with early starts. From the Bush Hwy TH I did a loop starting on the Ridge Trail to Granite, Saguaro south on the Saddle Trail, side trip on Secret Trail, north on Saddle back to the Ridge Trail to Granite and back to the trailhead. Not too much traffic on the trails. Saw almost as many hikers as I did bikers, which is a bit unusual. Weather was sunny and clear. Cool and a little windy to start, didn't get too hot by the time I finished.
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Jun 22 2025
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Hawes Trail SystemPhoenix, AZ
Hawes Trail System
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 22 2025
DarthStiller • Triplogs 895
Hiking7.79 Miles 1,003 AEG
Hiking7.79 Miles   3 Hrs   48 Mns   2.10 mph
1,003 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Hawes Trail #52 - Hawes
Ridge Trail #59 - Hawes
Maricopa Trail - Scottsdale/Granite Reef/Mesa
Saguaro Trail #50 - Hawes
Secret Trail - Hawes
Saddle Trail #51 - Hawes
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Hiked a nearly 8 mile loop in this area from the Power Road TH. I can never keep track of the names of the trails in this area. I tried to keep it kind of level but I still got over 1K AEG. The climbs kind of sneak up on you. Lots of bikers early, no one at all the last 3.5 miles. Then when I got back there were hikers going out starting after 10am.

Only interesting thing to see were the 2 coyotes checking out the bikers helping out another biker who's bike was broken. they seemed to be hovering over them, like they sensed a woundedness. When they spotted me getting pics of them, they got spooked and took off. :lol:

Seemed kind of hot at first after sitting in the AC, but then the temperature was actually very mild for late June in Phoenix. The low humidity has been a big plus lately.
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Dec 24 2023
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 Guides 27
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Hawes Trail SystemPhoenix, AZ
Hawes Trail System
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 24 2023
DarthStiller • Triplogs 895
Hiking8.47 Miles 1,322 AEG
Hiking8.47 Miles   3 Hrs   52 Mns   2.21 mph
1,322 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Hawes Trail #52 - Hawes
Saguaro Trail #50 - Hawes
Secret Trail - Hawes
Ridge Trail #59 - Hawes
Saddle Trail #51 - Hawes
Twisted Sister - Hawes
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I started from the Power Road TH early at 6am in the dark and did a loop counter clockwise. I just wanted to get some mileage in quick before getting ready for Xmas Eve and this fits the bill nicely being so close to home. Getting the early start in the dark reduced the amount of overall traffic for a while, especially bikers. Although I did see one biker farther ahead of me with a headlamp.

The fog made for some nice pictures. It seemed to clear up a little after a couple of hours and then a second wave seemed to roll in. I was expecting to have sunny skies but the entire time it was overcast and foggy. The last couple of miles the amount of foot traffic increased. It was chilly at the start but remained cool the entire time. Higher up there were some breezes.
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