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National Trail - South Mountain - 94 members in 2661 triplogs have rated this an average 3.2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 19 2026
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45 female
 Joined Dec 24 2007
 Ahwatukee, AZ
Telegraph - Corona loop, AZ 
Telegraph - Corona loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2026
LindaAnnTriplogs 2,731
Hiking10.94 Miles 2,281 AEG
Hiking10.94 Miles   4 Hrs   6 Mns   2.71 mph
2,281 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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Slept in too late to do the original hike I’d planned. Opted for a quick drive instead. Parked off Desert Foothills abd accessed Desert Classic thru the neighborhood. West on DC. Telegraph Pass was a retard pooeyshow, and that’s putting it nicely. I’m losing tolerance for people who venture outdoors with absolutely zero planning for what they are doing—no water, no map, no common sense. Nobody ends up on a hiking trail by accident, yet they act utterly confused by the activity. I told at least three different hikers with dumb questions “I don’t know. I’ve never been here before.” They don’t have to know I could hike Telegraph with my eyes closed. One little boy, about five years old, was funny though. Hiking in pajamas, he was telling his mom he was in desperate need of a ham and cheese sandwich with pickles. I hope he got it, because he earned it.

At the pass, east on National, where the circus was left behind. Still had some shade in places. At the high point of National, chatted with one hiker who seemed to be of normal intelligence. After that, I headed up to Gila Valley Lookout, then continued east on Natl. Down Corona, then west on DC before hopping onto Guadalupe Perimeter and taking that all the way west. Hot by that point, although I was informed via text that it was less than 70 degrees. Zero sympathy for my having to be out in direct sunlight.

Good workout. Still liking the new T1 trail runners. Very light and grippy. I need to try them out on a longer hike.
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Brittlebush, scorpionweed, lupine, poppies, bladderpod, mustard.
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Jan 17 2026
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56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
National Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 17 2026
DarthStillerTriplogs 883
Hiking12.17 Miles 2,140 AEG
Hiking12.17 Miles   5 Hrs   58 Mns   2.08 mph
2,140 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
1st trip
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Started from the Javelina TH at 6am in the dark along the Javelina Canyon Trail to Mormon, then to the National. About a half mile past the junction with Corona de Loma Trail I turned around. On the way back I took the National where I had hiked the Javelina Canyon trail on the way out. Took the Ridgeline Trail until the last climb where I saw a connecting trail to Javelina Canyon that I never hiked before.

It was pretty chilly when I started but warmed up once the sun hit. It seemed kind of really warm in the last part of the National Trail, but along the Ridgeline the breezes cooled me off.
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Jan 15 2026
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67 female
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 phoenix, az
Mormon to Harvester, AZ 
Mormon to Harvester, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,785
Hiking7.50 Miles 2,150 AEG
Hiking7.50 Miles   2 Hrs   23 Mns   3.15 mph
2,150 ft AEG
 
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got going at the crack of noon
up mormon, national to bv lookout, up to harvester benchmark and back the same way
quite a few people out
nice afternoon, good hike
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Jan 11 2026
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69 male
 Joined Dec 26 2018
 Phoenix, AZ
Alta Trail Loop, AZ 
Alta Trail Loop, AZ
 
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GrangerGuyTriplogs 122
Hiking11.34 Miles 2,478 AEG
Hiking11.34 Miles   7 Hrs   32 Mns   2.12 mph
2,478 ft AEG   2 Hrs   11 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
After parking at Estrella Drive and 43d Ave, I hiked the full length of the Alta Trail, and then returned by the San Juan Road. I even covered the stub of the Alta Trail on the unnamed range west of the San Juan lookout. I stopped at my 3 geocaches on the route to check on their health. Ran into lots of really nice people as well.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Brittlebush, Emory's Rockdaisy, Notch-leaved Phacelia, Arizona Poppy, but all very isolated.
 
Jan 10 2026
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50 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
South Mountain, AZ 
South Mountain, AZ
 
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fricknaleyTriplogs 4,227
Hiking16.25 Miles 4,154 AEG
Hiking16.25 Miles   4 Hrs   53 Mns   3.53 mph
4,154 ft AEG      17 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
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1st trip
Big Loop at south mountain. the wind for the first half was horrendous then it calmed down. great route and fun day out there seeing a bunch of new stuff
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Jan 08 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Beverly Figure 8, AZ 
Beverly Figure 8, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,785
Hiking6.90 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking6.90 Miles   1 Hour   59 Mns   3.48 mph
1,200 ft AEG
 
mid morning workout hike
got some sprinkles on the way down javelina canyon
thunder to the north
finished at a good time, 15 minutes later wouldn't have been much fun
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Jan 06 2026
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Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,731
Hiking7.91 Miles 1,813 AEG
Hiking7.91 Miles   3 Hrs   4 Mns   2.64 mph
1,813 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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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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Jan 04 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Gila Lookout, AZ 
Gila Lookout, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,785
Hiking8.71 Miles 1,952 AEG
Hiking8.71 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.25 mph
1,952 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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met john at geronimo at 0700
geronimo, national, gila valley lookout
back the same way
still MOIST
geronimo was busy on the way down
good hike, thanks john
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Jan 04 2026
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 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Gila Lookout, AZ 
Gila Lookout, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,247
Hiking8.71 Miles 1,952 AEG
Hiking8.71 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.25 mph
1,952 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Trying to get back into a hiking groove. Thanks Kelly!

Off our rockers, actin' crazy
With the right medication we won't be lazy
Doin' the old folks boogie :)
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Jan 02 2026
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67 female
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 phoenix, az
Beverly to Benchmark, AZ 
Beverly to Benchmark, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,785
Hiking11.12 Miles 1,934 AEG
Hiking11.12 Miles   3 Hrs   23 Mns   3.34 mph
1,934 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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reentry hike to harvester benchmark from beverly
got going around 0800
there was a lot of MOISTure in the air
quite a few hikers and mountain bikers out on this holiday weekday
good hike, nice weather
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Dec 30 2025
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 Phoenix, AZ
Goat Hill Loop via Pyramid / BurseraPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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astrobrewerTriplogs 215
Hiking10.78 Miles 3,114 AEG
Hiking10.78 Miles   3 Hrs   56 Mns   2.76 mph
3,114 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Started seeing poppies on the way up Bursera. All the North-facing slopes were covered with yellow poppies. Very beautiful. Magical. All the way down to the bottom of the hill.

I saw one patch of poppies from National Trail near Goat Hill, but otherwise none. There likely were poppies on the steeper slopes not visible from the trail. Saw more poppies along the Pyramid Trail.
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Poppies on north-facing slopes.
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Dec 30 2025
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 chandler,az
Pyramid-Lost Mine Loop, AZ 
Pyramid-Lost Mine Loop, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,247
Hiking7.37 Miles 1,601 AEG
Hiking7.37 Miles   2 Hrs   15 Mns   3.32 mph
1,601 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Lush green on the north slopes. :)
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Dec 27 2025
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 Chandler, AZ
SoMo Marcos - Mormon Double Double, AZ 
SoMo Marcos - Mormon Double Double, AZ
 
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John10sTriplogs 390
Hiking12.79 Miles 3,201 AEG
Hiking12.79 Miles   3 Hrs   50 Mns   3.41 mph
3,201 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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We got started a little before 10AM, and Pima Canyon was packed, with almost all the road spots taken in addition to the lot. That, of course, translated into very busy trails. The tourists were out in full force...someone stopped me on National and asked, "Is this the way to the rock formation?" When I asked which one, she said, "Any." If you're looking for any rock formation, I guess you're in luck.

TBK wanted to go all the way down to Mormon TH, so I went ahead and did two laps down and back up. The crowds were terrible--I think I preferred the Santas last week. On the hike out, I did a second lap on Marcos de Niza to make it a double-double. Aside from the crowded trails, it was a nice day to be outside--there were scattered clouds throughout, but very little haze and temps in the upper 60s.
 
Dec 25 2025
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Mormon Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
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Dec 23 2025
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Lost - Gila loop, AZ 
Lost - Gila loop, AZ
 
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,731
Hiking7.76 Miles 1,750 AEG
Hiking7.76 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.53 mph
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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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Dec 20 2025
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 Chandler, AZ
SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ 
SoMo Hidden Valley Mormon Loop, AZ
 
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John10sTriplogs 390
Hiking10.59 Miles 2,487 AEG
Hiking10.59 Miles   3 Hrs   22 Mns   3.16 mph
2,487 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
Got started ~7:30AM...cool start to the day in the upper 40s/low 50s. Trails were busy, with an impressive number of people in Santa hats/full suits. Got stuck in a traffic jam of 30+ Santas coming back up Mormon Trail that must've been a holiday-themed Meet Up--that was pretty annoying...Santas aren't known for being particularly fleet afoot. Very comfortable morning and still crowded when we finished.
 
Dec 20 2025
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Pyramid-Lost Mine Loop, AZ 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,247
Hiking7.37 Miles 1,601 AEG
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Getting green out there. :)
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Dec 18 2025
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Gila - Lost loop, AZ 
Gila - Lost loop, AZ
 
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LindaAnnTriplogs 2,731
Hiking11.64 Miles 2,680 AEG
Hiking11.64 Miles   5 Hrs   7 Mns   2.30 mph
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Got started around 0745. Up Pyramid/Gila. East on National to the highpoint of the trail below the towers. Headed back west on Natl, then came down Lost Mine. Warm. Gross air. Good to get some double digit mileage.
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Brittlebush, poppies, scorpionweed, globemallow, creosote.
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Dec 16 2025
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Guadalupe Ridge - National, AZ 
Guadalupe Ridge - National, AZ
 
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trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,785
Hiking8.71 Miles 1,847 AEG
Hiking8.71 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   2.99 mph
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all of marcos de niza and guadalupe ridgeline
returned via national, even the dirt road
great temps, very few people on the trails
started around 0815
using an old route, should be close
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Dec 15 2025
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 Chandler, AZ
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / ScottPhoenix, AZ
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Mike_FelsTriplogs 515
Hiking9.61 Miles 2,033 AEG
Hiking9.61 Miles   4 Hrs   16 Mns   2.25 mph
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Great day for a hike. Started with 57 degrees and finished with 77 degrees. Very few people on the trails. A half dozen bikers most seen multiple times.
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