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Mesquite Spur - FHP - 2 members in 11 triplogs have rated this an average 2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 25 2026
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 25 2026
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking6.39 Miles 1,398 AEG
Hiking6.39 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   2.64 mph
1,398 ft AEG      17 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Promenade Trail - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
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I did a variation of this loop once again.

Route Scout had no hiccups on my google pixel phone. Map rotation worked fine, although it is a bit herky-jerky at times while slowly pointing to the correct direction. Also, there were no issues with missing map tiles or the missing buttons for map rotation and waypoints.

Map rotation seems to finally be working on my phone. To be fair this was also an issue with gaia and alltrails on this phone, so I can't blame this problem on route scout.
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Feb 23 2026
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 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 23 2026
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking5.96 Miles 1,330 AEG
Hiking5.96 Miles
1,330 ft AEG
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Promenade Trail - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
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I did a variation of this hike by starting the loop on the Sonoran Trail; then taking the South Sonoran Crossover to the Lower Sonoran Trail; then taking the Sonoran Trail back once I got the Preserve Boundary; then taking the Mesquite Hollow Trail and Mesquite Spur back to the Promenade Trail.

Wildflowers were nice today: the poppies were popping and the brittlebush, fiddlenecks, lupine, and scorpionweed caught my eye.

I saw 5-6 deer on the Sonoran Trail -- judging by their ears they were mule deer, which was surprising to me.
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 Flora [ checklist ]
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 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Mule Deer
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Jan 22 2026
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 22 2026
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking8.18 Miles 1,815 AEG
Hiking8.18 Miles   3 Hrs   59 Mns   2.56 mph
1,815 ft AEG      47 Mns Break
 
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Promenade Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
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Today I did one of several loop options for this hike. I took the Mesquite Hollow Trail on the way out and once I got to the boundary with the MMRP I continued on to the Dixie Mine Trail. I then turned around and went on the Lower Sonoran Trail to get back to the TH.

I spent a good bit of time trying out a potential solution to a problem that I have been having with map rotation. I think that the problem is in the android setting for "Improve Location Accuracy". I have had it on but turned it off for today. If the setting is on, it will use wifi, mobile networks, and sensors to help determine location. If turned off, it will use only GPS to determine location. I turned it off and map rotation seemed to work as it should, in RS as well as gaia and alltrails. I am cautiously optimistic that this will prove to be the solution to my problem. Now when I turn on RS it implores me to turn on "improve location accuracy", but I am not taking the bait.
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Jan 13 2026
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Adero Multi-Loop, AZ 
Adero Multi-Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 13 2026
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking9.51 Miles 2,374 AEG
Hiking9.51 Miles   4 Hrs   21 Mns   2.39 mph
2,374 ft AEG      22 Mns Break
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   11 linked trail guides
Promenade Trail - FHP
Andrews - Kinsey Trail FHP
Alternate Route - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP
Wilderness Trail - FHP
Western Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
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This was a hike from the Adero Canyon TH that was composed of 5 different loops -- enough to make @The_Eagle green with envy!

Trail Sequence: TH>Promenade>Andrews-Kinsey>Alternate>Promenade>Sonoran>South Crossover>Lower Sonoran>North Crossover>Sonoran>Wilderness>Western>Promenade>Mesquite Hollow>Mesquite Spur>Mesquite Hollow>Sonoran>South Crossover>Lower Sonoran>Promenade>TH
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There was something blooming throughout most of the hike: brittlebush, chuparosa, poppies, scorpion weed, fiddlenecks, blue richards, and ocotillo were what I noticed the most
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228703
Jan 06 2026
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male
 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Wanderadero, AZ 
Wanderadero, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 06 2026
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking8.24 Miles 1,861 AEG
Hiking8.24 Miles   3 Hrs   49 Mns   2.55 mph
1,861 ft AEG      35 Mns Break
 
1st trip
Linked   8 linked trail guides
Promenade Trail - FHP
North Leg Trail - FHP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
South Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
North Sonoran Crossover Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
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This was a wandering hike that utilized a few trails accessible from the Adero Canyon TH in Fountain Hills.

I went out-and-back on the North Leg Trail and then did a double loop facilitated by using both of the Sonoran Connector Trails. In reviewing the route, it looks like some sort of fractal geometry is in play. Next time I will make a triple loop out of it.

While on the Lower Sonoran Trail I ran into Gary, who is the trail steward in charge of maintaining the Lower Sonoran Trail; he does a great job btw. He told me that the Fountain Hills Conservancy will be doing some much needed trail maintenance on the portion of the Sonoran Trail that is in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and will also be doing maintenance on the Dixie Mine Trail from the Sonoran Trail to Thompson Peak Road. The Dixie Mine Trail probably hasn't had any tread work done on it in 10 years or more, so I look forward to seeing some work done on it.
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[ checklist ]  Scorpionweed
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  Fountain Lake  Weavers Needle
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There was a fair amount of brittlebush and scorpion weed along the way.
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Nov 15 2025
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 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Mesquite Spur - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 15 2025
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,482
Hiking6.08 Miles 1,232 AEG
Hiking6.08 Miles   2 Hrs   8 Mns   2.85 mph
1,232 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Early morning hike from Adero TH. Started around 6am. Took Promenade to Lower Sonoran and then briefly on Sonoran to reach Mesquite Hollow. The Spur is about a .15 trail that loops off the Mesquite. Odd add on, but if you’re doing the Mesquite Hollow it’s easy and nice addition. Provides a nice overlook of the Mesquite. Great weather. Air quality was horrible in the valley, but didn’t look too bad on the Fountain Hills side. No wildlife, except birds which provided a nice background symphony. Had the trails to myself except for the last mile when I started encountering others. Saw a trail few heading in as I was finishing. Trails looked pretty good, so I’m not sure what they were going to work on.
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Apr 17 2025
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 17 2025
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking6.31 Miles 1,350 AEG
Hiking6.31 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   2.59 mph
1,350 ft AEG      29 Mns Break
 
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Promenade Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
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I stayed close to home again this morning.

The temps were very nice this morning and it looks like that will be the case for a couple of more days.

I saw a deer and a few hummingbirds this morning.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Ocotillo
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Anna's Hummingbird  White Tailed Deer
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Ocotillo continues to look nice, but there are no other flowers than that out there
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Apr 13 2025
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 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 13 2025
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking6.18 Miles 1,373 AEG
Hiking6.18 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   2.65 mph
1,373 ft AEG      25 Mns Break
 
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Promenade Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
Partners none no partners
Route Scout Route Recorded  on Route Scout | Pop | Map | Popup | MapDEX
I decided to stay close to home today and do a modified version of the loop, which I did CW.

There was cloud cover for most of the hike, which was welcome.

The trail was quiet most of the way, but there were a fair number of hikers out over the last mile or so.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fiddleneck  Mesquite
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Humor  Mascot
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Four Peaks
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Sunrise
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There were a fair number of blooming ocotillos, along with a few tiny fiddlenecks and poppies.
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Apr 06 2025
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 06 2025
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking6.12 Miles 1,515 AEG
Hiking6.12 Miles   2 Hrs   46 Mns   2.62 mph
1,515 ft AEG      26 Mns Break
 
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Promenade Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
Partners none no partners
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I decided to take advantage of a cool morning and hike close to home today. I did this loop clockwise, which is the way that I have been doing it.

I saw a gopher snake, which is the first snake that I have seen this year.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Gopher Snake
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Apr 02 2025
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 Joined Jan 01 2023
 Arizona
MSP loop, AZ 
MSP loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 02 2025
pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,543
Hiking10.87 Miles 3,912 AEG
Hiking10.87 Miles   4 Hrs   8 Mns   2.67 mph
3,912 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   11 linked trail guides
Andrews - Kinsey Trail FHP
Peak 3804 - MSP
Peak 3702 - MSP
Thompson Peak Rd - MSP
Thompson Peak Trail - MSP
Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Promenade Trail - FHP
Thompson Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Partners none no partners
apparently this member prefers to keep an air of mystery...
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222413
Mar 10 2025
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 Joined Jan 07 2017
 Fountain Hills,
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHPPhoenix, AZ
Sonoran / Lower Sonoran Lasso Loop - FHP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 10 2025
DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,495
Hiking6.29 Miles 1,250 AEG
Hiking6.29 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.68 mph
1,250 ft AEG      9 Mns Break
 
Linked   linked  
Promenade Trail - FHP
Mesquite Hollow Trail - FHP
Mesquite Spur - FHP
Sonoran Trail - MMRP
Lower Sonoran Trail - FHP
Partners none no partners
Route Scout Route Recorded  on Route Scout | Pop | Map | Popup | MapDEX
I decided to do this loop again today, and once again did a variation of the standard route by taking the Mesquite Hollow Trail from the Promenade Trail.

They put a sign up finally for the Mesquite Spur Trail. I am not sure why this trail exists -- it adds an extra loop but only adds 0.1 miles to the hike.

I finally saw the large mesquite tree after which the Mesquite Hollow Trail is named. The tree is at the second junction of the Mesquite Hollow Trail and the Mesquite Spur.
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[ checklist ]  Mesquite
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 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Trail Signs and Markings
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