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Lost Camp Loop - 14 members in 275 triplogs have rated this an average 3.1 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Apr 23 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 23 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.03 Miles 1,271 AEG
Hiking5.03 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   2.58 mph
1,271 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Another day, another workout hike. Got started around 0800. Once again, school/practice schedules limited my hiking time. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine. Hot. Didn’t feel as tired as Monday morning. West on National, then down Ruins. Quite a few cars in the lot, but I didn’t see many people.
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Apr 21 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 21 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking4.96 Miles 1,299 AEG
Hiking4.96 Miles   2 Hrs   5 Mns   2.50 mph
1,299 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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Had time for a short loop on SoMo this morning. My son’s school bus hasn’t shown up for a couple of months now (thanks, Kyrene!), so drop offs and pick ups have been challenging, and further limits when I can start hikes on weekdays. Already warm when I got started from Bursera TH around 0800.

I made my way over to Lost Mine and up. Not much shade at this time of morning. I felt tired, but seemed to be moving at my typical pace on this one. Went over 2484 when I reached National, then west. Heard some movement to my left that could only be javelinas, and quickly spotted two of them on the hillside. Not a great angle for pics, but managed to get a few.

Farther west on National, I spotted a large flock of white birds, looking very out of place. Took some pics of them as they flew from Ahwatukee, across National, then over to Maricopa Peak where they disappeared from view. Chumley said they were pelicans, and he’s almost always right about everything, so I’m going with pelicans.

Headed down Ruins, which is in slightly better shape these days. Very warm by then, but at least I was going downhill. Finished around 1000. Good workout.
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Apr 04 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 04 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.13 Miles 1,284 AEG
Hiking5.13 Miles   2 Hrs   2 Mns   2.57 mph
1,284 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Had time for a short loop this morning. Got started around 0800 and headed up Mine Drop. Up and over 2484, then west on National. Came down Ruins. Warm, but not terrible, some breeze along Natl. Didn’t see many people.
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Mar 22 2025
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 22 2025
DarthStiller • Triplogs 856
Hiking10.85 Miles 2,509 AEG
Hiking10.85 Miles   5 Hrs   28 Mns   2.00 mph
2,509 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Bursera Trail - South Mountain
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Prospector Loop - South Mountain
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Lost Mine - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
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I haven't done the Prospector Loop, Lost Ranch or Gila Trails in 14 years (back when one was called Bees Knees). once I found the new trailhead, I started on the Bursera to the Gila, then up Lost Ranch, down the west trail of the Prospector Loop, then immediately back up the east trail of the Prospector Loop, then west on the National Trail and took the Gila Trail back to the trailhead.

The two ascents early on made for a nice workout. On the way up Lost Ranch it was starting to feel hot already, but then up on the National the breezes cooled me off very quickly. Taking the east part of the Prospector loop gave me a little more shade with the sun still kind of low. By the time I was done, it was getting a little warm.

Lots of prospects and abandoned mine shafts along the way. I discovered a new one that looks pretty dangerous. It's still cool to see these, but I'm always surprised there aren't more injuries from curious hikers.

Only saw a few people on those steep trail, most were on the National or Gila. the last mile before the trailhead had the most foot traffic. This one took a little longer with the elevation gain, but made for a nice workout hike.
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Feb 08 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 08 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.09 Miles 1,256 AEG
Hiking5.09 Miles   2 Hrs   38 Mns   2.04 mph
1,256 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 
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Got started a little after 1630. Trailhead wasn’t too full. Some kids were upset I wouldn’t let them pet Harlow. She doesn’t like for strangers to pet her, and for some reason, she doesn’t care for blond people. I have no idea why. Then a lady didn’t like my shirt. She must not appreciate a good ribeye. Passed an acquaintance from when our kids were younger, but she didn’t say hi. I didn’t see anyone else after that.

Hot as we ascended Ruins. Nice breeze on National as we headed east. A bit of a nice sunset, but the color was brief. Came down Lost Ranch Mine. Peeked into one of the big mines to see if the bats were flying around. First, I had looked at the ground to make sure there were no rattling surprises, and when I looked up, there were a bunch of bats flying straight at ne. I screamed like a wimp and jumped back, but got a picture of one of them. Easy walk back to the truck after that, but still warm.
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Jan 29 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.08 Miles 1,232 AEG
Hiking5.08 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   2.26 mph
1,232 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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This morning was the best weather we’ve had in probably close to a year. If we had days like this a lot more often, I’d have to find other things to complain about, because I absolutely love this kind of weather.

Met Denny at the Bursera trailhead and we got started. Light sprinkle for the first couple of miles. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine. The mines smelled horrible—see? I’m already finding other things to complain about. Some wet rocks, but nothing of concern. Bursera trees are mostly leafed out. Ocotillo look terrible.

West on National, then down Ruins. Ruins has seen some recent maintenance, less loose rock in places. Started sprinkling again for the last mile. Denny recalled hiking off Geronimo Head in the snow once. Wait, I’ve heard this story. Where was this memory of your snowy descent when we could have used it last year? Lol.

Finished up the hike with ten minutes to spare before Denny’s required finish time. Good hike, as always!
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Jan 29 2025
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652
Hiking5.08 Miles 1,232 AEG
Hiking5.08 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   2.26 mph
1,232 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Linda and I had heard about this rain ☔️ thing but weren’t buying it. A drop here and there but nothing to fret about.Petrichor was :y: Temps were great and 2 shirts and shorts fit the bill! We went Counter clockwise. Step climb and a little rocky. After that National and Ruins were in pretty good shape!
Bursera trees looked better then I thought they would and barrel cactus were red faced with anticipation!
Enjoyable outing and always enjoy chitchatting with Linda! Like HAZ, she rocks!
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Jan 19 2025
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
 Hiking5.80 Miles 2,511 AEG
 Hiking5.80 Miles   2 Hrs   6 Mns   2.76 mph
2,511 ft AEG
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Started my day with a headache and cough. The cough subsided; the headache stayed with me.

I finished the hike and did a little extra mileage but if I feel like this tomorrow, I'm not going to Madera Canyon.
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Jan 14 2025
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
 Hiking5.26 Miles 1,286 AEG
 Hiking5.26 Miles   1 Hour   46 Mns   2.98 mph
1,286 ft AEG
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Start Temp: 35F
End Temp: 47F

Workout loop. Few people hiking today. Afterwards, I hit the gym for a tricep workout afterwards then off to work.
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Jan 06 2025
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
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gummo • Triplogs 323
Hiking5.21 Miles 1,366 AEG
Hiking5.21 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   2.72 mph
1,366 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Did my usual workout. My legs were tired from yesterday's hike but I managed. Saw @lindaAnn near the start.
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Jan 03 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.13 Miles 1,252 AEG
Hiking5.13 Miles   1 Hour   56 Mns   2.68 mph
1,252 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Quick hike around Lost Camp Loop. Up Lost Ranch Mine, west on National, then down Ruins. Looked like some light maintenance on National, peobably in preparation for the Natl Trail Trek in a few weeks. More maintenance on Ruins, a lot of the loose rock has been cleared.

Saw quite a few other hikers, including the New Years resolution crowd. Warm. Forecast said it was supposed to be cloudy, but I guess they consider contrails and smog to be the clouds.
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Jan 03 2025
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 Joined Oct 23 2010
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
 Hiking5.12 Miles 1,339 AEG
 Hiking5.12 Miles   2 Hrs   3 Mns   2.50 mph
1,339 ft AEG
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Back workout then hiked at night. I saw ringtail scat on the way down.
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Dec 22 2024
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
Hiking5.68 Miles 1,579 AEG
Hiking5.68 Miles   2 Hrs   4 Mns   2.75 mph
1,579 ft AEG
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Sunday morning walk then did my shoulder workout in the pool afterwards.
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Dec 15 2024
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
Hiking5.10 Miles 1,320 AEG
Hiking5.10 Miles   1 Hour   49 Mns   2.81 mph
1,320 ft AEG
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Usual Sunday hike. The trail is shorter now.
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Dec 09 2024
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
Hiking5.24 Miles 1,318 AEG
Hiking5.24 Miles   2 Hrs      2.62 mph
1,318 ft AEG
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The new route shortened the distance. Just an average hike today.
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Nov 12 2024
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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gummo • Triplogs 323
Hiking5.20 Miles 1,437 AEG
Hiking5.20 Miles   2 Hrs   5 Mns   2.50 mph
1,437 ft AEG
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I'm at the age where I don't faster when I hike more. I only recover more quickly. I'm doing some training hikes before I go to Kenya. I'll be back in December. I may be able to hike again on Friday before I leave.

I'm hoping to hike in Japan next June. I haven't seen anyone who HAZ hiked in Japan on here. I'm not sure why.
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Oct 25 2024
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.01 Miles 1,263 AEG
Hiking5.01 Miles   2 Hrs   3 Mns   2.55 mph
1,263 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Got started at 0815, already hot. Up Lost Mine, down Ruins. Parking lot was fairly full, but I only saw a few people. Looked like some recent trail work just above the ruins, at the start of the steep uphill.
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Aug 21 2024
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.15 Miles 1,279 AEG
Hiking5.15 Miles   2 Hrs   11 Mns   2.38 mph
1,279 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Got started at 0700. Already hot. My first time at this trailhead in just over three months. I didn’t miss it. Noticed they built a new trailhead a little farther west, just past the bridge, but the gate is still closed. It’s not really any bigger or better.

Up Lost Mine. Lots of recently downed saguaros, as usual. Several more are leaning past the point of no return. No breeze until I reached National. West on National. Down Ruins. Lost the breeze again. Hot. Muggy. Besides the brown creosote, and faded palo verdes, lots of trees were surprisingly green.

Walked thru the new trailhead as I was finishing. The trail to it is mostly the original alignment of Pyramid that was in use roughly 12-15 years ago, they just cleared it back off again. Finished up just after 0900. Glad to be done. Four weeks until I can escape again.
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Jun 14 2024
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 Arizona
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
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pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290
Hiking5.06 Miles 1,330 AEG
Hiking5.06 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   3.07 mph
1,330 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
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May 06 2024
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 06 2024
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking5.09 Miles 1,244 AEG
Hiking5.09 Miles   1 Hour   56 Mns   2.63 mph
1,244 ft AEG
 
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Prospector Loop - South Mountain
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Got started at 0800. Warm, but a nice breeze. Up Lost Ranch Mine. West on National. Down Ruins, which seems to have received some recent trail work. Stayed entirely on trail today, there’s too many foxtails right now for me to consider venturing off the trail.

Parking lot was full when I started, but I didn’t see many people, emptier when I finished. It’s rare for me to do this loop in under two hours these days, especially when it’s warmer.
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