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Cave Creek Recreation - 6 members in 16 triplogs have rated this an average 2.8 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 13 2019
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 Routes 70
 Photos 3,081
 Triplogs 601

70 male
 Joined Feb 10 2019
 Cave Creek, AZ
Clay Mine West Boundary Loop, AZ 
Clay Mine West Boundary Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 13 2019
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 601
Hiking3.06 Miles 410 AEG
Hiking3.06 Miles   1 Hour   31 Mns   2.32 mph
410 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Clay Mine Trail - CCRP
Overton Trail - CCRP
West Boundary Cave Creek Regional
Cave Creek Recreation
Partners none no partners
This little loop marks for us the completion of hiking all the trails in the Cave Creek Regional Park. Most of them we've done many, many times but this hike finished the park off in it's entirety. In the photoset is a map of the park and todays loop is the little one on the far west side. My GPS messed up again, (I don't think it likes lithium batteries) so I resorted to an old school photo of a map. :( The pink lines mark all the trails we've completed.

Todays trip was very scenic and we used a route posted by @mt98dew a while back. It involved some minor wash walking and going under a barbed wire fence to exit the park boundary. This allowed us to follow an old double track trail north to then re-enter the park at it's western boundary spur trail. A short climb back up to the Overton Trail and then back down to the parking lot closed the loop.
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May 24 2019
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 Photos 326
 Triplogs 124

71 female
 Joined Jan 04 2014
 Phoenix, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRPPhoenix, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 24 2019
AZBeaver • Triplogs 124
Hiking9.00 Miles 1,114 AEG
Hiking9.00 Miles   3 Hrs   43 Mns   2.54 mph
1,114 ft AEG      10 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Overton Trail - CCRP
Slate Trail - CCRP
Jasper Trail - CCRP
Cave Creek Recreation
Clay Mine Trail - CCRP
Quartz Trail - CCRP
Partners partners
AZWanderingBear
KactusKutie
Hiked the Cave Creek Regional Park Area for a fitness hike. Great day!
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Sep 02 2018
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 Guides 27
 Routes 670
 Photos 12,111
 Triplogs 857

56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Slate Trail - CCRPPhoenix, AZ
Slate Trail - CCRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 02 2018
DarthStiller • Triplogs 857
Hiking10.00 Miles 997 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   4 Hrs   25 Mns   2.26 mph
997 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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Jasper Trail - CCRP
Go John Trail - CCRP
Overton Trail - CCRP
Quartz Trail - CCRP
Cave Creek Recreation
Partners partners
mt98dew
Last weekend before football season starts, so I wanted to get a hike in before a couple Sundays off. I wanted to keep the mileage around the 10 mile mark with the heat still kicking. The CCRA looked to be a good area to be able to do that, plus it's another place where I haven't hiked those trails in over 15 years.

I picked up my friend Ted on the way up and met Brian at the trailhead. Brian had to be done by 11, so he was already there for a half hour by the time we showed up. We headed east on the Go John Trail, then took the Jasper Trail down to the Slate Trail, and took that all the way outside the park to the connecting trails in the preserve and/or private area to the east. The Slate Trail meets a trail that kind of forms a tee. We stopped there and headed back west and took what seems to be labeled the Military Trail to the north and headed back into the CCRA. Along this area we ran into 3 older ladies riding horses who weren't sure where they were going. there were a few trail junctions we encountered that aren't on the Maricopa County maps, so that might have had something to do with their confusion.

In the park, once we got to the Quartz Trail, Brian started to trail run the rest of his route. Ted and I kept a leisurely pace. We ended up taking the Quartz Trail north to the Go John Trail, and finished the loop back around to the trailhead. Saw 6 other hikers and a few bikers. The weather was much more pleasant than my last two local hikes in the heat and humidity.

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Jan 29 2018
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 Routes 36
 Photos 2,658
 Triplogs 1,347

67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2018
mazatzal • Triplogs 1,347
Hiking7.50 Miles 1,600 AEG
Hiking7.50 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   2.50 mph
1,600 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Overton Trail - CCRP
Go John Trail - CCRP
Quartz Trail - CCRP
Slate Trail - CCRP
Jasper Trail - CCRP
Partners none no partners
Took a visitor for her last hike of this trip.
Overton - Go John - Quartz - Slate - Jasper
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Jan 05 2018
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 Photos 326
 Triplogs 124

71 female
 Joined Jan 04 2014
 Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 05 2018
AZBeaver • Triplogs 124
Hiking8.65 Miles 1,103 AEG
Hiking8.65 Miles   3 Hrs   31 Mns   2.70 mph
1,103 ft AEG      19 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Clay Mine Trail - CCRP
Slate Trail - CCRP
Jasper Trail - CCRP
Go John Trail - CCRP
Overton Trail - CCRP
Partners partners
AZWanderingBear
Great hike today in the Cave Creek Recreational Park. Temps in the 70's. Although we haven't had any rain, the desert in this area still looks fairly green and is such a beautiful desert. Haven't hiked this area in a long time. I will be back soon!
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Feb 16 2015
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 Routes 57
 Photos 305
 Triplogs 114

61 male
 Joined Jun 02 2008
 Cave Creek, Az
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 16 2015
CdnInAz • Triplogs 114
Hiking3.71 Miles 559 AEG
Hiking3.71 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.59 mph
559 ft AEG      3 Mns Break2 LBS Pack
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Go John Trail - CCRP
Overton Trail - CCRP
Partners none no partners
started at visitor center, up Go John, around Overton
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Mar 22 2014
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 Routes 297
 Photos 6,928
 Triplogs 552

49 male
 Joined Dec 30 2007
 Avondale,Az
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 22 2014
Stoic • Triplogs 552
Hiking26.55 Miles 4,783 AEG
Hiking26.55 Miles   9 Hrs   17 Mns   3.02 mph
4,783 ft AEG      30 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   8 linked trail guides
Clay Mine Trail - CCRP
Slate Trail - CCRP
West Boundary Cave Creek Regional
Go John Trail - CCRP
Jasper Trail - CCRP
Overton Trail - CCRP
Flume Trail - CCRP
Quartz Trail - CCRP
Partners none no partners
Day 1
8.75 miles, 3h 11m, 1418 AEG. 2.75mph.
Day 2
17.81 Miles, 6h 6m, 2546 AEG, 2.9MPH

Day 1,
I took both my pups up to Cave Creek Regional park. We did the ClayMine, Overton West Boundary, Jasper trail, and parts of the slate and Go John Trails.
Day 2
On day 1, I hadnt planned on hiking the rest of the park all in one day. If I had planned better, I could have shaved 2 miles off todays hike. I did a lot of backtracking today. Day 2 started out perfect. Great weather with an early start. I only took my Jack Russell (Miss Ellie) with me today. This is her first hike with out my other dog. We did the GO John trail, backtracked to the Quartz trail. Then we did the Flume trail forward and backward. Then the slate trail a little past Cave Creek, then backtracked back to the truck. Miss Ellie did great! We didnt take any real breaks. She stopped running back and forth around the 5 mile mark, and kept pace the rest of the trip. I dont know how dogs do this, but when we got close to the truck she knew we where close to the truck. Her paced picked up the last 1/4 mile. She remembered that part of the trail from 2 days ago.
All the trails in the park are great trails, except the flume trail. The flume trail is hiking on the desert floor. 1 mile of the trail is on an access road.

Miss Ellie learned a valuable lesson.. Dont chase birds into a cactus. http://hikearizona.com/photo=404850 This picture was taken, after I took 20% of the thornes out. She did very well during the surgery. She didnt chase any birds off the trail after that.
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Jan 01 2009
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 Photos 77
 Triplogs 13

50 female
 Joined Dec 27 2008
 Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 01 2009
LeeAnn • Triplogs 13
Hiking
Hiking   4 Hrs      0.00 mph
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.
 
Nov 23 2008
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 Photos 832
 Triplogs 173

47 female
 Joined Oct 13 2007
 Loveland, CO
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 23 2008
hhwolf14 • Triplogs 173
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did sections of the Slate, Flume, and Overton trails. Marley met his first horse- and after the initial growl/bark/cower got brave enough to sniff his muzzle, and decided the giant hooved beasts weren't so bad after all. :lol:
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May 22 2008
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 Guides 4
 Photos 2,750
 Triplogs 402

60 male
 Joined Nov 13 2005
 Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 22 2008
cabel • Triplogs 402
Hiking5.00 Miles
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs      2.50 mph
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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All who wander are not lost...just me.
 
Jul 30 2007
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 Guides 4
 Photos 2,750
 Triplogs 402

60 male
 Joined Nov 13 2005
 Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 30 2007
cabel • Triplogs 402
Hiking5.00 Miles
Hiking5.00 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   3.37 mph
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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All who wander are not lost...just me.
 
Jan 02 2007
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 Triplogs 12

68 male
 Joined Dec 01 2002
 Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 02 2007
mkingaz • Triplogs 12
Hiking3.20 Miles
Hiking3.20 Miles   2 Hrs      1.60 mph
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took the Slate trail for leisurely New Years Day hike. Not as many people out as expected, except for horse riders. Beautiful day out of the Phoenix smog!!
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Oct 22 2005
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 Guides 15
 Routes 265
 Photos 3,881
 Triplogs 366

52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 22 2005
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking4.07 Miles
Hiking4.07 Miles   1 Hour   50 Mns   2.22 mph
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
4 miles. The trail is actually much longer but the trail was not in good condition. We completely forgot about all the fire and flood damage to the area. The day we hiked there were two crews working on the trail. After about 2 miles we lost the trail and decided to head back. We were disappointed since we had to pay $5 to enter the park and there were no signs about the trail damage at the self pay station. There were signs at the trailhead however so I'd recommend checking out the trailhead before deciding if you want to part with your money. I didn't get my money back but we did get a reply back from the Tonto Forest Public Affairs Office after emailing them a complaint. Unfortunately there was a lot of damage and it will require time to fix it. Directions: Drive east from Carefree on Cave Creek Road for 6 miles. The road then becomes Forest Road 24. Continue on for another 12 miles. It's a well maintained gravel road that is OK for cars. The trailhead and parking is just past the Seven Springs picnic and campground areas.
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Feb 09 2003
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 Guides 1
 Photos 26
 Triplogs 199

53 male
 Joined Feb 28 2003
 Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 09 2003
bryanmertz • Triplogs 199
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.00 mph
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
If you live in this part of the valley this is probably a decent day hiking area. I don't think it's worth it to make a drive up though. There are better hikes closer to most of us.

This area would be good for trail running as they are wide trails and easy to navigate. Be on the lookout for Horse and Mtn. Bikes though.

Went with Steve & Sara
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Jun 18 2002
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 Triplogs 1

45 male
 Joined Aug 14 2002
 Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek RecreationPhoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Recreation
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Jun 18 2002
piv • Triplogs 1
Mtn Biking6.30 Miles
Mtn Biking6.30 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   3.78 mph
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I took the Overton trail and connected to the Go John trail. Overton is quite easy, but the Go John trail gets way dirty. This is a very rocky trail with some steep grades. Watch for horses! I did this loop pretty quickly but it was like 110F so I was a little slower than usual. Have fun. -piv
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Mar 25 1999
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 Routes 36
 Photos 2,658
 Triplogs 1,347

67 male
 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRPPhoenix, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 25 1999
mazatzal • Triplogs 1,347
Hiking5.30 Miles 700 AEG
Hiking5.30 Miles   3 Hrs      2.12 mph
700 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
Linked   linked  
Overton Trail - CCRP
Cave Creek Recreation
Partners none no partners
Took some visitors round the loop and did Overton too.
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