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Alternate Route - FHP - 1 member in 6 triplogs has rated this an average 2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 13 2026
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 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
 
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1st trip
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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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Nov 27 2025
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 27 2025
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,894
Hiking6.81 Miles 1,365 AEG
Hiking6.81 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   2.94 mph
1,365 ft AEG      6 Mns Break4 LBS Pack
 
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Andrews - Kinsey Trail FHP
Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP
Peak Spur Trail - MSP
Alternate Route - FHP
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My first Thanksgiving Day hike with this crew. Remembering some of their past triplogs, wind and cold seemed to be the theme. The temps were perfect but the wind made an appearance. A 6:30 start in the dark gave way to a colorful sunrise.

The trail showed signs of damage from the recent deluges, but I'm sure it'll be back to it's near paved appearance in no time.

Good to see JJ and Ray Ray again... It's been awhile, and to meet TBoneKathy.

Happy Thanksgiving all.
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Apr 03 2025
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 03 2025
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,894
Hiking6.63 Miles 1,191 AEG
Hiking6.63 Miles   2 Hrs   36 Mns   2.67 mph
1,191 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
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Alternate Route - FHP
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Got out to hike with the Turtle after a morning appt, starting just before the crack of 10am. Temps were perfect and the crowds were light on our way to the peak. The Ocotillo were in bloom and the only color observed other than the brown and green desert hues.

Every time I'm out here there's more and more building and less green space. I do like the manicured trails and views.

Good catching up with the Turtle, it's been awhile. Like HAZ, :yr:
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The only thing blooming were the numerous ocotillo
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Dave Barry 🦅
 
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Nov 24 2022
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 24 2022
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,790
Hiking6.40 Miles 1,218 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   2.82 mph
1,218 ft AEG      9 Mns Break
 
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Andrews - Kinsey Trail FHP
Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP
Alternate Route - FHP
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We got started around 0630 and quickly realized none of the five of us knew quite exactly where we were supposed to be going, especially in the dark. The one person who had been here before had gotten a head start and was somewhere ahead of us on the trail. Determined to not have to call for rescue while standing at the trailhead, we figured it out within a few minutes and were soon heading up the Andrews-Kinsey trail. I thought temps felt great, others disagreed.

Great trail to ascend—mostly smooth with a gradual incline. Nice views of the mountains and sunrise. The final climb up to Sunrise Peak is steep & rocky, but goes by quickly. Met up with Denny at the top and spent a few minutes chatting, taking pics, and trying not to get recruited into buying nutrition shakes. Breezy up top.

Having a full day of cooking looming, I opted to skip the over & back portion, and instead headed back down with Denny. The downhill miles flew by quickly and we were finished in no time. Saw a handful of hikers on the way down, all very friendly. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Oct 17 2022
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69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 17 2022
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,894
Hiking6.83 Miles 1,219 AEG
Hiking6.83 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   2.53 mph
1,219 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Alternate Route - FHP
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I took a walk with a turtle. Beautiful weather, perfect temps (other than a tad windy). Denny had never done Sunrise Peak from this TH, so this was his suggestion.

Great catching up and comparing ailments.

Let's do this more often sir.
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Feb 06 2021
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 Guides 42
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 Photos 15,433
 Triplogs 2,894

69 male
 Joined Jan 20 2009
 Far NE Phoenix,
Sunrise-Adero Canyon via LDW TH, AZ 
Sunrise-Adero Canyon via LDW TH, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 06 2021
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,894
Hiking13.53 Miles 2,717 AEG
Hiking13.53 Miles   4 Hrs   35 Mns   3.02 mph
2,717 ft AEG      6 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   8 linked trail guides
Sunrise Peak from 124th Lost Dog Trailhead
Sunrise Trail - MSP
Peak Spur Trail - MSP
Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP
Western Trail - FHP
Promenade Trail - FHP
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Alternate Route - FHP
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With afternoon plans, I needed something close-ish.

I'd never been on on the Andrews-Kinsey Trail, so I through this together from the Lost Dog Wash TH.

The lower portion of the Sunrise Trail has never been a favorite of mine. Rocky and boring. Once you hit the saddle with the 136th street junction things get better.

Up on the Sunrise Peak, there was a half a dozen people. The eastern peak was open and I took a short break there.

The Andrews-Kinsey Trail is a super highway where you rarely have to look down at your feet it is so smooth.
This trail is worth a check if you are in the area, great views to the east and south.

The Western Loop Trail gains quite a bit of elevation, but is not too bad because of all the switchbacks. Also worth checking out.

Drop dead gorgeous weather. The trails were not too crowded.
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