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Ruiz Trail - 2 members in 6 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 11 2025
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 Joined Jun 27 2015
 Tucson, Arizona
Coyote Wash Ruiz Loop, AZ 
Coyote Wash Ruiz Loop, AZ
 
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markthurman53 • Triplogs 896
Hiking6.10 Miles 554 AEG
Hiking6.10 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   2.35 mph
554 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Another short hike near home in Saguaro National Park. At The Comino Loma Alta Trail head we started on the Hope Camp then took Coyote Wash to the Ruiz and back on the hope camp. We did this Counter Clockwise this time because we wanted to be at the summit of the loop at sunset. Did pretty good got to the summit with about 10 minutes to spare. Averaged about 2.75 miles per hour which is pretty good when Ginny and I hike together. Dry all the way but the desert showed signs of the fall rains.
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Dec 11 2025
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 Shallowater,TX
Coyote Wash Ruiz Loop, AZ 
Coyote Wash Ruiz Loop, AZ
 
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mamakatt22 • Triplogs 332
Hiking6.11 Miles 757 AEG
Hiking6.11 Miles   2 Hrs   36 Mns   2.43 mph
757 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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This was one of the afternoon hikes that we got to see the sunset at the end. Such amazing views all around!We have been enjoying a lot of these hikes to get back in shape and get in some miles.
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Feb 23 2025
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 Tucson, AZ
Hope Camp TrailTucson, AZ
Hope Camp Trail
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fricknaley • Triplogs 4,227
Run/Jog12.36 Miles 1,465 AEG
Run/Jog12.36 Miles   3 Hrs   7 Mns   4.26 mph
1,465 ft AEG      13 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
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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.
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Dec 15 2024
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Comino Loma Alta, AZ 
Comino Loma Alta, AZ
 
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markthurman53 • Triplogs 896
Hiking3.70 Miles 401 AEG
Hiking3.70 Miles   2 Hrs   6 Mns   1.80 mph
401 ft AEG      3 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 
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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.
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Sep 28 2023
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Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ 
Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ
 
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markthurman53 • Triplogs 896
Hiking5.86 Miles 660 AEG
Hiking5.86 Miles   2 Hrs   56 Mns   2.00 mph
660 ft AEG
 
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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.
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 Joined Feb 02 2020
 Shallowater,TX
Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ 
Ruiz Coyote Creek Loop, AZ
 
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mamakatt22 • Triplogs 332
Hiking5.98 Miles 660 AEG
Hiking5.98 Miles   2 Hrs   56 Mns   2.05 mph
660 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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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.
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average hiking speed 2.13 mph

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