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Goat Hill via National West - 15 members in 282 triplogs have rated this an average 3.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 06 2026
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 06 2026
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking7.91 Miles 1,813 AEG
Hiking7.91 Miles   3 Hrs   4 Mns   2.64 mph
1,813 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
Linked   7 linked trail guides
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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Nice morning for a workout hike now that winter break is over for both kids. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine. At National, made a quick stop on 2484, then headed east. Side trip to Goat Hill. New graffiti up there. The big boulder that fell on Natl a few months ago has now been fully pushed off the trail. Came down Gila/Pyramid.

Tried out a new pair of Mount to Coast T1 trail runners. I liked them quite a bit—comfortable, light, good grip. If the durability is good, they’ll become part of the frequent rotation.

Was supposed to be cloudy? I saw way too much sunlight. At least it was reasonably cool.
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Dec 23 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 23 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking7.76 Miles 1,750 AEG
Hiking7.76 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.53 mph
1,750 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid to Goat Hill
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Got started mid-afternoon. Warm. Up Lost Ranch Mine. Some of the recent rockfall/erosion has been cleaned up. Now the trail is its normal level of steep and rocky.

East on National. Gross air. Goat Hill. Nice breeze with clouds moving in. Came off the east side of the Goat Hill summit. Way too overgrown, spent some time picking sharp vegetation out of my socks. Down Pyramid/Gila. A few raindrops in the final half mile and on the drive home. Good workout.
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228269
Dec 14 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 14 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   3.21 mph
1,776 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
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johnlp
met john at pyramid at 0645
did the ruins pyramid loop clockwise this time
it's been a minute since we hiked together :lol:
temps were nice
a few people on pyramid
good hike, good refreshments, thanks john
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Dec 14 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid Ruins, AZ 
Pyramid Ruins, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 14 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.25 Miles 1,776 AEG
Hiking8.25 Miles   2 Hrs   37 Mns   3.21 mph
1,776 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
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trekkin_gecko
Senior Circuit back in action. Thanks Kelly! :)
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228353
Sep 26 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 26 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   21 Mns   3.57 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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Got in a hike before the rain began. :)
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226224
Sep 05 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 05 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking7.65 Miles 1,635 AEG
Hiking7.65 Miles   3 Hrs   20 Mns   2.34 mph
1,635 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Goat Hill via National West
National Trail - South Mountain
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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One of my usual workout loops. Got started around 0715. Very muggy. Very little breeze. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine, which has occasional shade. Most of the time, I didn’t know if I was crying from the misery, or if it was just sweat pouring down my face. Muddy in a few places.

Went up to Goat Hill, but the summit was swarmed by thousands of flying ant looking bugs. Turned around immediately. Continued east on National, then down Gila/Pyramid. Crossed paths with JJ near the top of Pyramid. Had a few patches of shade from clouds on the descent, which was quite nice.
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225737
Aug 15 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 15 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles
1,846 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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Some erosion after the rain last night. :)
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225385
Jun 11 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 11 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   31 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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Parked on the street as the gate wasn't open yet. Saw a bunny and a dead snake. Quiet morning. :)
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May 24 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 24 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   3.35 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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Mornings are still nice. Beautiful sunrise. :)
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May 16 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Prospector Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 16 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking5.70 Miles 1,500 AEG
Hiking5.70 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   2.43 mph
1,500 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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Lost Mine - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Goat Hill via National West
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Quick workout hike near home. Up Lost Mine, enjoyed the occasional shade. Saw one harmless snake. Over to Goat Hill. Down Lost Ranch Mine. Quiet out there today. Very dry.
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[ checklist ]  Goat Hill Cocktus
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May 11 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 11 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking11.51 Miles 2,398 AEG
Hiking11.51 Miles   3 Hrs   18 Mns   3.54 mph
2,398 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Gila Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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Clockwise starting up Bursera.
High clouds and a breeze made it very comfortable most of the hike.
Ran into JJ at the top of Pyramid. Call your mom! :)
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223344
Apr 09 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ 
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking8.34 Miles 1,750 AEG
Hiking8.34 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.34 mph
1,750 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
 
1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
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John10s
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chums suggested a hike from pyramid this morning
john10s joined in too
we got going close to 0615
ruins, national, goat hill, pyramid
john hadn't been on any of these trails :o
nice hiking with both john and todd again
thanks, guys!
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Apr 09 2025
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52 male
 Joined Sep 18 2002
 Tempe, AZ
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ 
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2025
chumley • Triplogs 2,039
Hiking8.48 Miles 1,692 AEG
Hiking8.48 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.20 mph
1,692 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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1st trip
Linked   7 linked trail guides
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
Partners partners
John10s
trekkin_gecko
Morning loop on Pyramid which I haven't done in ages. Low inversion to the south. A little warm. Stupid steep climb. Goat Hill! Yay.
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222598
Apr 09 2025
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41 male
 Joined Mar 01 2018
 Chandler, AZ
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ 
Ruins National Pyramid, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2025
John10s • Triplogs 398
Hiking8.45 Miles 1,752 AEG
Hiking8.45 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.40 mph
1,752 ft AEG      13 Mns Break
 
1st trip
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
Partners partners
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trekkin_gecko
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I joined Chumley and trekkin_gecko for a morning hike on the side of SoMo I never visit. This was my first time starting from Bursera and all new trails for me other than National. We stopped by the Lost Ranch ruins, then made the steep climb up to National and over to Goat Hill before looping back on Pyramid/Gila. Warm but not crazy hot by the time we finished, and it was a nice way to start the day and to see a different part of South Mountain. And great to once again trek with the gecko and get chummy with Chumley.
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[ checklist ]  Goat Hill  Goat Hill Cocktus
 
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Mar 16 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 16 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,838
Hiking11.51 Miles 2,648 AEG
Hiking11.51 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   3.40 mph
2,648 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
Linked   linked  
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Partners partners
johnlp
met john at 0615 at bursera trailhead
we did a variation on the goat hill loop
bursera, gila, national, goat hill, pyramid
a nice reroute done on the west end of gila
not many people out for a sunday
good hike, thanks john
refreshments after :)
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222023
Mar 16 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / Bursera
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 16 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking11.51 Miles 2,398 AEG
Hiking11.51 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   3.45 mph
2,398 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
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First one in the parking lot. Usually there is 10+ cars. Quiet on the trails too.
Clockwise today. Cool with a breeze. Ran into JJ on Pyramid!
Thanks Kelly! :)
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222028
Feb 27 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 27 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking7.49 Miles 1,451 AEG
Hiking7.49 Miles   3 Hrs   13 Mns   2.57 mph
1,451 ft AEG      18 Mns Break
 
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Gila Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
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Finally got away from the house for a hike. Started from Bursera TH before 0800. Up Lost Ranch Mine, then east on National to Goat Hill. Very breezy, which I liked. Too much sunlight, which I didn’t like. From the top of Goat Hill, I dropped off the east side and went over to the chupacabra cave. No monsters today.

Once back on National, I continued east, then down Gila/Pyramid. Chatted with a friendly Canadian couple for a while. The husband had worked in the petroleum industry, which I picked up on pretty quickly, so we had a nice conversation about midstream and downstream operations.
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[ checklist ]  Goat Hill Cocktus
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Jan 24 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Lost Ranch Ruins TrailPhoenix, AZ
Lost Ranch Ruins Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 24 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking13.10 Miles 3,971 AEG
Hiking13.10 Miles   3 Hrs   58 Mns   3.34 mph
3,971 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Linked   linked  
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Lost Mine - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Ranger Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
I have been thinking of doing this hike for a couple years. Good winter hike.
Up Lost Ranch Ruins, down Lost Ranch Mine, up Lost Mine, down Ruins, up Lost Ranch Mine, east to Goat Hill, down and up Ranger, and down Lost Mine.
Reminded me of the old days when I hiked Ruins regularly.
Only a few people on the trails. Bursera trees are leafing out in anticipation of rain! Good day. :)
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220766
Jan 19 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Gila - National Loop, AZ 
Gila - National Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,261
Hiking11.78 Miles 2,314 AEG
Hiking11.78 Miles   3 Hrs   8 Mns   3.82 mph
2,314 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Linked   linked  
Gila Trail - South Mountain
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
Counterclockwise loop. Chilly start.
Ran into some guys from work. Good workout hike. :)
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220588
Jan 06 2025
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 06 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,792
Hiking7.66 Miles 1,647 AEG
Hiking7.66 Miles   3 Hrs   8 Mns   2.54 mph
1,647 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
Linked   linked  
Lost Ranch Mine Trail
Goat Hill via National West
Pyramid to Goat Hill
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
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One of my usual workout loops. Up Lost Ranch Mine, east on National, side trip up Goat Hill, then down Pyramid/Gila. Had clouds for the first 2/3 of the hike, which was nice; then full sun for the final couple miles, which was awful. Crossed paths with @juanjaimeiii and @gummo as I was nearing the trailhead.
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