Ruiz Trail - 2 members in 4 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
|
| | | |
| |
|
| Run/Jog | 12.36 Miles |
1,465 AEG |
| | Run/Jog | 12.36 Miles | 3 Hrs 7 Mns | | 4.26 mph |
| 1,465 ft AEG | 13 Mns Break | 6 LBS Pack | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
none
[ show ]
| no partners | | | Finishing off the trails around the Loma Alta TH including Ridge View, Coyote Wash and the delightful Ruiz trails. Also took the AZT out to the southern park boundary. |
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| | | |
| |
|
| Hiking | 3.70 Miles |
401 AEG |
| | Hiking | 3.70 Miles | 2 Hrs 6 Mns | | 1.80 mph |
| 401 ft AEG | 3 Mns Break | 20 LBS Pack | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | The calendar said full moon tonight so Ginny and I did a short hike in Saguaro National Park from the Comino Loma Alta Trail Head along the Hope Camp Trail. We had done this trail many times before and thought take this trail to the Ruiz Trail and head up the hill and watch the sun set and moon rise. Got to the top of the hill right at sunset then sat down and waited for the moon to rise. No moon came up and was getting dark so we decided to head back. The moon finally rose on our trip back but 50 minutes after the sun set. The full moon was actually the day before. Not sure where on earth they are calculating the Full moon event but it is a day earlier in Arizona. Could have something to do with the Longitude and latitude differences from where they calculate. Next time I will head up a day early. Was still a pleasant hike, while we sat and waited we enjoyed each others company, felt like a teen ager in a 57 Chevy parked with my date.
Water Report, None. Trail Conditions, It's in the SNP so excellent. No issues walking in the dark (snakes aren't out) and when the moon did come over the mountain it was even easier to see. |
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| | | Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ | | | |
|
|
Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ
| | |
| |
|
| Hiking | 5.86 Miles |
660 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.86 Miles | 2 Hrs 56 Mns | | 2.00 mph |
| 660 ft AEG | | | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | Early morning short hike today to avoid the heat. We needed 5.5 miles to reach our goal of 80 miles for September so this hike from Comino Loma Alta on the Ruiz and Coyote Creek trail would do. Very pleasant walking along the Hope Camp Trail before sun rise. Once on the Ruiz Trail we were in the sun but the temps were comfortable. Great views over Rincon Valley from the Ruiz trail. Near the junction with the Ruiz and Coyote Creek I noticed a park trail sign that indicated Hope Camp was 2.2 miles along a trail that headed due east from this junction. I have never been on this trail and the park maps don't show it, will have to give it a try. The sign also said the park boundary was .4 miles to the west, would have to be along Comino Loma Alta. Will have to check this out also.
We finished up the northern end of Coyote Creek at about 8:30 and headed back to the start point on Comino Loma Alta. It was getting a bit warm. Can't wait for some fall weather. |
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| | | Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ | | | |
|
|
Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ
| | |
| |
|
| Hiking | 5.98 Miles |
660 AEG |
| | Hiking | 5.98 Miles | 2 Hrs 56 Mns | | 2.05 mph |
| 660 ft AEG | 1 Min Break | | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | | Mark and I got out early for our hike today. It was beautiful and cool out. He planned it really well for me because once it gets warmer it is difficult to carry on. We started out before sunrise and a lot of the way back we were in the shade! The wash had very few wildflowers. Otherwise the only ones were on the barrel cactus. This was not a difficult hike. We did not see any snakes. Only a few lizards on the way back when it was warmer. |
|
Wildflowers Observation Isolated
|
|
| | |
|
|
|
|
average hiking speed 1.95 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
Route Editor
Route Scout
Route 
