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Mar 11 2023
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40 male
 Joined Mar 01 2018
 Chandler, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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John10sTriplogs 346
Hiking3.03 Miles 739 AEG
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We started the day at Black Cross Butte and a few other nearby destinations, and on the drive out, we parked at the intersection of FR80 and FR3507 to check out Coronado Mesa. We were a little short on time, and in hindsight, we should've driven the short distance up FR3507 to cut out a few tenths of a mile of road hiking. The views started to get impressive once we were on top of the mesa and closer to the east edge overlooking Fish Creek, and we could hear the water flowing below.

The official route ends at a narrow fin of yellow rock jutting out into the canyon, and we could see what we were aiming for, but time was going to be tight. It had been mostly cloudy all day, and the sky continued to get darker and more ominous to the north. We could see rain in the distance and heard some thunder, and it looked like Four Peaks was getting hit hard.

The contrast of the sunshine on the yellow and red cliffs, shadows in the canyons, and dark clouds/rain to the north was spectacular. I ended coming up about a quarter-mile short of the overlook before we needed to get going, and I turned around just as the ridge narrowed and the route led up and over a rock outcropping.

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I was bummed I didn't quite get to the end but glad we tried this one one the way out...between the storms, the unique lighting, and and the impressive colors, there was plenty to see in a short, easy hike. I'll do this one again next time I'm in the area and get out to the overlook, though I probably won't get another sky like the one we had today. The great shadows continued on the hike out, and there was a nice sunset on the drive back toward Phoenix to end the day.
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Jan 28 2022
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68 male
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 Kent,wa
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Hiking3.37 Miles 825 AEG
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Great views down to Fish Creek. Very windy today.
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Jan 18 2022
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 Kent,wa
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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fdv75Triplogs 245
Hiking3.35 Miles 853 AEG
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Great views of canyon for Fish Creek.
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Mar 21 2020
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62 male
 Joined Dec 02 2014
 Mesa, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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adillingTriplogs 402
Hiking3.56 Miles 913 AEG
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With the end of the world upon us and everybody and their Mother seems to be outdoors hiking, I decided to hit this awesome hike this morning. I was rewarded with complete solitude and amazing views.

I had the official Hikearizona gps loaded in Route Scout, but quickly determined that there’s really not a trail with this one. So, I opted to make my own trail see as much of cliff side views as possible.

With all the rains out there lately, the hillsides looked as green as Ireland. So much growth out there. This hike did not present any difficult obstacles except for a little scurrying near the end to get to the little tuft outcrop.

Driving up I noticed that Hwy is now part of the Tour du France and I believe I was in the middle of Tonto National Forest stage. I don’t mind these bikers too much, only when they start blocking traffic or acting like they own the road.

The views of Fish Creek Canyon are the draw for this one. So beautiful. The creek was still flowing brown and strong as well. I would like to come up here again in the later afternoon with some better light or some clouds to offset the cliffs a little. But, even with full on sun and no clouds, this place is really beautiful.

A few Hedgehog blooms going and the brittlebush was blooming very nicely at the start and along the cliffs at the end.

There were a couple of buzzards following me for a while at the end of the cliffs. They landed and spread out their wings. I guess I look like a sure thing meal or something with these birds, I always get interest from them when I hike. Ha ha

The drive back was depressing. The amount of traffic on Hwy 88 was shocking. I had to wait about 10 minutes at the first bridge near the marina before someone with manners stopped and let the backlog of cars piled up take a turn. It was even worse when I approached First Water Road. So many people! The road was full, lined with cars as far as I could see. So many, that they spilled out onto the 88. The line to get to Lost Dutchman as crazy too.
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Feb 03 2017
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 Grand Junction,
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Steph_and_BlakeTriplogs 184
Hiking3.11 Miles 807 AEG
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Blake and I and two friends thoroughly enjoyed hiking out to the tip of the peninsula of Coronado Mesa. We didn't really know what to expect except for incredible views and, I must add, ones that are different from nearby Black Cross Butte 3351. We kept thinking we were at the end of the mesa, but wait, it goes on! And on! We had fun scrambling up and over boulders and, in my opinion, there were really only one or two places that you had to be extra careful about falling. We were surprised to find sheep droppings (lots!) at the very end of the peninsula. Do sheep like the views too? One word of warning about the hike...Ticks are abundant.
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Jan 26 2017
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 Mesa,Az
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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hikingaz2Triplogs 218
Hiking2.40 Miles 509 AEG
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Finished our Fish Creek area hikes with Coronado Mesa, nice area, got back to TH and headed down to the SRP Gate, was open, but no need to get in any trouble on such a nice day :) Was going to stop at Tortilla Flats for a cone, but :o :o no parking spots left, was a Snowbird Heaven Day :) kept going and will take a raincheck :)
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Jan 01 2017
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68 male
 Joined Mar 09 2012
 Gilbert, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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rayhustonTriplogs 938
Hiking3.23 Miles 777 AEG
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The forecast called for a fair amount of rain, but all we saw were a few sprinkles. We followed the route out towards the fin, but stopped short of the scramble portion. Pam, Preston and I were all content with stopping right there, taking in the views and consuming the goodies that Pam brought along. We found a nice perch, shared some bubbly, cookies, chocolate covered strawberries and a big helping of gorgeous views. We repeated until the bubbly was all gone :( .

We returned the way we came, meandering here and there in search of more views. This is a beautiful place, even with overcast skies. Afterwards, Pam and I drove out to the overlook above Fish Creek Canyon for some more views, but then the rain finally did come. We headed back to Tortilla Flat where we met up with Preston for lunch at the restaurant.

Another winner Pam. I had a wonderful time. Thank you for organizing, and thank you for the goodies!

Happy New Year!
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Jan 01 2017
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 Joined Aug 19 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Hiking3.20 Miles 750 AEG
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I've gotten to Listening to my Gut a lot more and my Stubborness has not gotten any better, so with my two Strongest Virtues, I pulled out of the Driveway into the Pouring Rain yesterday Morning. It wasn't even Light yet. And yet, I remained Optimistic even as I plowed through the Flooding across Brown Street and the Apache Trail. As I neared Canyon Lake, there was Lightning and my Heart started to Sink. If anything is going to Pound the Coffin Nails into this Hike, it would be Lightning... I continued on, passing a Waterfall next to the Road as it wound around Canyon Lake. It was still Raining pretty hard. I reached Tortilla Flat and my Heart lightened. It wasn't even Flowing across the Road yet, just Pools. The next Crossing was Flowing, but it was still extremely Shallow... I wondered with it still Raining, what it would be like in a few hours...No Matter, I had enough Cookies and Champagne to sustain the Few of Us still left in the Committed Column, for a couple of Days... :lol: By the Time I reached the "TH" at 8:30, the Rain had lessened to a Sprinkle. There was already a Vehicle there, but it was not with us. I think someone tried to Camp there and ended up sleeping in the Car... :sweat:

Before long, Preston showed with his Wife, Bernie. I thought that might be it, but then, here came Ray...There would be 3 of us to tempt the Weather Gods. :y: It was still trying to Spit and it was Chilly, but we could see Clearing Skies to our South, so away we went. We took our Time and I wasn't the only one keeping the Camera busy. The Weather was creating some Amazing Photo Ops. This Hike Promised and Delivered on the Views and the Light provided by Mother Nature was the Icing on the Cake. After a 5 minute Heavy Drizzle of Rain, (all we got on the whole Hike) there was a Toast overlooking Fish Creek and a Sweet Waterfall, followed by Goodies and more Photos... Celebrating Hiking, Friends and a New Year...The Sun started to break through and I started shedding Layers, and then it was Time to head back from whence we came....We got back to the Cars about the Time Mother Nature started wrapping the Clouds around us and Enveloping the Mountains again. By the Time Ray and I hit the Overlook near Fish Creek Hill, the Rains had started again in Earnest... On the way back to Tortilla Flat, the Wash was running much Stronger, but was narrow and still Doable... The Crossing at Tortilla Flat itself was also running but Doable as well...We met Preston and Bernie for a Late Lunch at the Restaurant there and had a nice Visit. Thanks so much for picking up the Tab Ray! :y: We all then Parted Ways until next Time which hopefully won't be another Year... Great to see you all again!

We hit an Amazing Weather Window and I was Extremely Grateful... I needed this Hike, and the Weather and the Hike Delivered everything I could Hope for... I have not been able to do a Real Hike since I Smashed and Trashed my Ankle last April, and 2016 was not a good Year. I needed to start Fresh on this Day and although the Ankle and I need more work to be 100%, this is a Start and it was a Perfect Choice. It Taxed me without Hurting me and gave me all the Information I needed to keep moving forward and gaining a Full Recovery...And I am Grateful to have Friends that Embraced a rather Tame Hike and Joined me, even with the Threat of Bad Weather... Thanks Guys... :app:
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The Blooms are already trying....

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We could see Rapids down there!

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At the Apache Trail Crossing 1 Mile East of Tortilla Flat.

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Tortilla Creek at Tortilla Flat Crossing
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Jan 01 2017
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63 male
 Joined Dec 20 2010
 Sunnyslope, PHX
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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kingsnakeTriplogs 894
Hiking3.45 Miles 766 AEG
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This is the third of Pam’s New Years HikeArizona get togethers I’ve done, after Vulture Peak in 2013 and Roblas Butte last year. This was the shortest, least steep, foray yet, but with views that every bit as good as previous years, if not better.

Despite many people being interested in the hike, most bailed due to expected heavy rain. That just meant more cookies & chocolate-covered strawberries for the three of us (Pam, Ray and I).

Coronado Mesa is a very basic hike, but one with spectacular canyon views, as distant as Red Mountain and Fountain Hills or, below us, multi-cascade waterfalls hundreds of feet high.

When we got to the spur, we all agreed the slickness of the rocks, and looseness of the soil, would not make it safe to negotiate our way to its far end. As I told Pam & Ray, I hike for the exercise: Finding cool things is a bonus, but I don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

We spent about 30 minutes at our rest spot / overlook, taking photos, toasting with champagne, and eating Pam’s delicious cookies and chocolate covered strawberries.

On the way back to Tortilla Flat, the two creek crossings had risen, but were still SUV-able. We ate again in Tortilla Flat, which for me was a chili dog and “Snake Venom” beer, which was quite tasty.
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Feb 13 2012
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 Mesa, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Hiking2.80 Miles 870 AEG
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Wandering the mesa looking for wildflowers. Mexican Gold Poppies are blooming rather nicely. Not much else just yet.

In the hike description Joe mentions the peninsula fin as offering great views of Fish Creek. There's another rocky outcropping between the first and second highpoints with views that just blew me away. It was so peaceful there I could hear the water trickling through Fish Creek several hundred feet below me. It really does have a Grand Canyon feel to it.
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Apr 12 2009
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 Phoenix, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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JoelHazeltonTriplogs 410
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Trip two of likely several to fully explore Coronado Mesa and the expansive views down Lower Fish Creek. The wildflowers are mostly dead. Late March would probably be peak wildflower season for this area.
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Apr 11 2009
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 Phoenix, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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After an early morning hike at Massacre falls and a 3 hour nap in my truck, I decided to get up and hike Coronado Mesa. I realized my GPS was low on battery, and since I would be hiking back in the dark, I figured I should head down to the store at Tortilla Flats to get some batteries. After this minor setback, I started the hike. The weather was slightly humid, but otherwise perfect. The sky was filled with dramatic and interesting clouds and I was excited for what sunset would look like. The top of the mesa is awesome and every spot on the edge offers a different view. My favorite views of fish creek were actually near the middle of the hike rather than out on the peninsula-fin. The storm moved in around 6PM and blocked the sunset, making for another photographically unsuccessful trip. An incredibly beautiful hike, however, and I'll be back this evening and probably several more times.
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Feb 12 2009
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 Gold Canyon, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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AZLOT69Triplogs 2,215
Hiking4.00 Miles 870 AEG
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Wow. This hike is under rated. Its been on my list for quite a while. Being off trail I needed a time of year like this cool weather for another great bushwhack. From the trail description I was anticipating a quick easy off trail with some nice views. What the hike delivers is nothing short of exhilerating. The last half mile in and out really gets the adrenaline pumping. While there is no direct exposure, just move over to the edge either way and its straight down. I kept looking at my GPS route our leader posted and looked ahead at the peninsula that he ended up at thinking there is no way to get out there. Like so many hikes in the area as you get closer you see there is a way out there. I found this hike very rewarding. If your going to do this, now is the time of year, use your GPS route and go all the way. A lot of bang for the buck. The wild flowers were popping.
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Jan 26 2009
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 Mesa, AZ
Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
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CannondaleKidTriplogs 2,411
Hiking2.95 Miles 865 AEG
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Short hike on a breezy chilly day.

Hike photos are here:
http://www.changephoenix.com/09/2009-01-26CoronadoMesa.html
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Nov 06 2008
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Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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Hiking3.10 Miles 870 AEG
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In general we followed Joe's route but immediately on reaching the mesa we headed east to the drop-off. ( I've taken friends and family to that point for the dramatic views and then turned around for a hike of less than a mile.)

I didn't do the last 0.2 miles of Joe's route where it hooks east. Going up wouldn't have been bad but the climb down would have been hell on my knees.
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Feb 23 2008
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Hiking5.00 Miles 870 AEG
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I was with the group hike nicely described by OhOh7. A very enjoyable day with a great group of hikers!
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Feb 23 2008
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Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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This is a variation of the Coronado mesa trip that Joe has taken. He started just off the FR 80 that goes to Horse mesa Dam. As he says the first right turn goes to a parking area and even a road (rough) that goes up the mesa a bit. His trip went from there over Coronado mesa to the edge of the Lower Fish Creek canyon. He then went out to some overlooks and back to the TH.

Our trip started at Tortilla TH and went about 5 miles ending at the Horse mesa road lot where Joe started. Part of our hike was below the Apache trail (SW of the road) and the rest above the Apache Trail (North of the road). All of the hike was off trail. We left the Tortilla TH and went west and down to parallel the Apache trail went down to an old jeep road (not well defined) for awhile and back up toward the highway, across the highway and directly out NE to the canyon edge. Wow! As many have said, if this canyon were in any other state it would be a national park! When you drive the Apache trail down Fish Creek hill and on toward Apache Lake, you miss this lower canyon, its sheer walls and deep side canyons.

The view from the several vantage points of that canyon is quite astounding. The route taken is not really very hard with just a few hills to climb but there is a place where you can climb some rocks out to a narrow ledge and look down, down, down, Lots of photos were taken but, like the Grand Canyon, trying to catch the depth and grandeur by film is impossible. I was disappointed at the photo results because it flattens cliffs and spires. Anyway one can catch the general beauty of this area.

The first part of the route shows many canyons, the gash for Tortilla Creek and some pretty wild looking terrain. Once you cross the highway and go up the mesa the overlooks are amazing. If you just would like to se the Fish Creek canyon from Coronado Mesa, go as Joe did. By parking some cars at Tortilla TH and the others at the Horse mesa site the hike is a nice off trail journey offering quite a diverse topography. Care must be taken at the canyon edges. Those drop offs are extreme. You would hardly bounce! I have tried to include a map as I am just starting to do some GPS tracking. Hope it gets included.
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Sep 20 2004
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Coronado MesaPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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joebartelsTriplogs 5,894
Hiking2.80 Miles 870 AEG
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