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Goldmine Mountain BM 2448

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 15 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	3.71 Miles	921 AEG

Hiking	3.71 Miles	1 Hour 39 Mns	2.27 mph
	921 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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[ checklist ] Goldmine Mountain

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May 01 2024

pseudalpine

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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 01 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	10.97 Miles	881 AEG

Hiking	10.97 Miles	3 Hrs 14 Mns	3.52 mph
	881 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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It cost a total of $17 to obtain 100% Progress of the San Tan Mtn Reg Park - Trails
My synopsis is they aren't worth much more than that. It's also lame that climbing isn't allowed at Owl's Head anymore.

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Apr 03 2024

pseudalpine

Guides 59
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Joined Jan 01 2023
Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Apr 03 2024
		pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290

Hiking	17.51 Miles	1,717 AEG

Hiking	17.51 Miles	4 Hrs 44 Mns	3.74 mph
	1,717 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Feb 27 2023

fricknaley

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49 male

Joined Jun 20 2003
Tucson, AZ

San Tan Park, AZ

Run/Jog		Feb 27 2023
		fricknaley • Triplogs 4,124

Run/Jog	20.00 Miles	2,106 AEG

Run/Jog	20.00 Miles	4 Hrs 16 Mns		4.88 mph
	2,106 ft AEG	10 Mns Break	5 LBS Pack

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got a chance to go out to san tan mountain regional park and do a long run for the first time. nice park with great trail network for running. perfect weather day for a long effort

i will come back here periodically for some long runs. really enjoyed it

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Jan 07 2023

Guides 38
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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

San Tan Scramble 26K, AZ

Run/Jog		Jan 07 2023
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	16.30 Miles	1,890 AEG

Run/Jog	16.30 Miles	3 Hrs 23 Mns 21 Secs	4.81 mph
	1,890 ft AEG

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First race of the year! Plan was to keep up my fitness level from the Prescott marathon, but then I got the RSV last October, so... yeah, I'm just happy that I finished.

Race start was at 7:15am (the full 50k route runners started at 7am) with about 90-100 others. Lots of good vibes at this tiny park in the dark morning. Kept a challenging 11:30 pace for the first 8 miles, which followed the San Tan trail south from Phillips all the way to Dynamite. The climb up Goldmine was absolutely punishing. Was able to get back into running mode after the climb, finishing the first loop (17K) in good form, but the second loop (9K, Hedgehog -> San Tan -> Goldmine) hurt and I walked multiple sections. Completed the race at the same time as the Kids Run was going, and my sweaty stumble across the line was deservedly overshadowed by them speedy lil' peeps.

This was my first Aravaipa race, or any type of trail race, and it was a lot of fun. Depending on how the next few (more boring) road races go this spring, I may end up sticking to the Desert Runner races in the future.

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Aug 25 2022

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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Aug 25 2022
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	9.34 Miles	880 AEG

Run/Jog	9.34 Miles	1 Hour 57 Mns	4.79 mph
	880 ft AEG

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Headed out shortly after noon and really lucked out, with a nearby stormcloud blocking most of the sun during the outing. First 5 miles was textbook, took San Tan all the way down to Malpais south start, clocked a steady 12' pace and played leapfrog with a biker. Hit the wall while climbing out of the wash, later found out that my heart was between 170-180 for that first hour with the darn heat & humidity combo. Struggle bus from this point on, alternated between walking and running to the end, leg cramps were visibly twitching

Was able to (very slowly) jog from the top of Hedgehog to the parking lot, just in time to drive to kid's school and 30s after they were released.

Trails were in great shape, as usual, no visible washout damage or anything.

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Aug 15 2022

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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Aug 15 2022
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	5.61 Miles	465 AEG

Run/Jog	5.61 Miles	1 Hour 3 Mns	5.34 mph
	465 ft AEG

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Bike / run / bike. Philips TH was very empty when I arrived at 5pm, only 2 cars in the lot. Took Goldmine up to San Tan, then followed San Tan behind the hill in the middle of the park to Hedgehog to loop back. I like running back there, minimal city noise filters back. Only saw one biker along San Tan trail... until I finished Hedgehog, then there were... a hundred bikers? A huge group, lots of kids, had to be an after-school program or club. They were all careful to avoid my sweat-drenched trudge. Trails in good shape, only noticed additional loose sand from recent weather. While it was nice to get off the pavement for the weekly training runs, the humidity & sun bouncing off the hill along San Tan was tough to get through. Oh, and there's a lot of activity along Phillips road, cleared desert and a staging area for trees & cacti planting, likely for one of the many housing projects down here.

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Apr 29 2022

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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Apr 29 2022
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	12.75 Miles	514 AEG

Run/Jog	12.75 Miles	1 Hour 32 Mns	9.00 mph
	514 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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Bike -> Run -> Bike. Wanted to do this to kick-off a long weekend of varied activities. Legs have been feeling "off" for a few weeks but this still felt good, especially in the cool morning air. Not many people out on a weekday morning. Did Goldmine -> San Tan -> Moonlight -> Stargazer -> San Tan, Stargazer was a nice add-on to an otherwise short and basic loop.

Bike from home -> park: 4.0 miles, 20 mins
Trail running: 4.4 miles, 48 mins
Bike from park -> home: 4.3 miles, 17 mins
Calories: 1082

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Feb 06 2022

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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Feb 06 2022
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	12.20 Miles	450 AEG

Run/Jog	12.20 Miles	1 Hour 24 Mns	8.71 mph
	450 ft AEG

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Bike -> Run -> Bike. Forgot to do these during the month of January and, combined with some pre-outing HIIT, I was riding the struggle bus. Bike in was tough, lots of walking breaks, some cramping on the last mile, and bike out was a lot of coasting. Need to get better at accepting that some runs are fast and some are slow. Anyways, lots of other casual hikers out enjoying the late morning sun. Did Moonlight -> San Tan -> Littleleaf, just to change things up and keep mileage low.

Bike from home -> park: 4.2 miles, 23 mins
Trail running: 3.9 miles, 45 mins
Bike from park -> home: 4.1 miles, 16 mins
Calories: 1189

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Feb 03 2022

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55 male

Joined Jul 26 2008
San Tan Valley,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 03 2022
		TheNaviG8R • Triplogs 467

Hiking	2.20 Miles	610 AEG

Hiking	2.20 Miles
	610 ft AEG

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Feb 02 2022

Guides 1
Routes 38
Photos 3,193
Triplogs 467

55 male

Joined Jul 26 2008
San Tan Valley,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 02 2022
		TheNaviG8R • Triplogs 467

Hiking	4.40 Miles	302 AEG

Hiking	4.40 Miles
	302 ft AEG

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Jan 16 2022

Guides 1
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55 male

Joined Jul 26 2008
San Tan Valley,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 16 2022
		TheNaviG8R • Triplogs 467

Hiking	2.20 Miles	166 AEG

Hiking	2.20 Miles
	166 ft AEG

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Jan 09 2022

Guides 1
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Photos 3,193
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55 male

Joined Jul 26 2008
San Tan Valley,

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 09 2022
		TheNaviG8R • Triplogs 467

Hiking	4.60 Miles	727 AEG

Hiking	4.60 Miles
	727 ft AEG

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Dec 29 2021

Guides 38
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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Dec 29 2021
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	14.50 Miles	555 AEG

Run/Jog	14.50 Miles	1 Hour 39 Mns	9.46 mph
	555 ft AEG	7 Mns Break

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Bike -> Run -> Bike. First time post-eye-surgery, and with the afternoon sprinkles and rainbows it was absolutely amazing to enjoy the outdoors without annoying spectacles. Trails were fine, a few damp sections, no mud. Took San Tan (had to pass by a dozen horses chewing up the trail), then cut over via Hedgehog to the back half of San Tan (which is always a good time), then came back on Moonlight. Really enjoyed this route, might be a solid repeat.

Bike from home -> park: 5.5 miles, 25 mins
Trail running: 4.7 miles, 51 mins
Bike from park -> home: 4.2 miles, 16 mins
Calories: 1103

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Dec 29 2021

Daytripper

Guides 7
Routes 187
Photos 2,318
Triplogs 909

74 male

Joined Dec 10 2016
Gold Canyon

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 29 2021
		Daytripper • Triplogs 909

Hiking	12.18 Miles	1,372 AEG

Hiking	12.18 Miles	4 Hrs 53 Mns	2.67 mph
	1,372 ft AEG	19 Mns Break

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Rock Peak Wash Trail - San Tan MRP

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Breeze made the start chilly, from a parking lot only partially filled. Quickly warm up though on the trek up to the Goldmine saddle. First time seeing wildlife here as 4 coyotes crossed the trail in front of me on San Tan , too slow with taking a picture, they were making a big clamor in the nearby wash. For the entire hike until reaching the Dynamite trail saw more horses and riders than bikeriders. Took a look at another way to access rock peak instead of from San Tan Trail for future ideas Anticipating seeing wildflowers along here in a month with the rain and greenery present.

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Dec 21 2021

Lucyan

Routes 1
Photos 29,225
Triplogs 1,447

45 female

Joined Jan 18 2011
In the Wild

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 21 2021
		Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447

Hiking	8.00 Miles	166 AEG

Hiking	8.00 Miles
	166 ft AEG

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Nov 10 2021

Daytripper

Guides 7
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Triplogs 909

74 male

Joined Dec 10 2016
Gold Canyon

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Nov 10 2021
		Daytripper • Triplogs 909

Hiking	10.02 Miles	1,263 AEG

Hiking	10.02 Miles
	1,263 ft AEG

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Goldmine Mountain BM 2448

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This is a nice park for getting some exercise. Perfect temp ,51°,at the start for the climb up Goldmine , decided to hop up on the summit this time too. Met few others on the trail toward the visitor center but once there ,outside the center a large group was forming up , managed to skirt by only to come across another large group on San Tan, had a Moses moment as the group parted to let me through. Decided to break out my old MP3 player for the last couple of miles. Recently read that wired earbuds are making a comeback,so I’m sure I looked cool with the tangled wires dangling from my neck

Listening to Traffics John Barleycorn Must Die reminded me to have a single malt once back home

. Lots of construction on Ellsworth and the alternate Ironwood makes for slow travel to Queen Creek.

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Nov 07 2021

Guides 38
Routes 182
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Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Rock Peak Wash Trail - San Tan MRP

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Nov 07 2021
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	22.50 Miles	940 AEG

Run/Jog	22.50 Miles	2 Hrs 40 Mns	8.44 mph
	940 ft AEG

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Bike -> Jog -> Bike. Today I wanted to start from the southern Rock Peak TH and check out the Malpais loop, which would "finish" all the trails in the park for me, didn't estimate the increased bike distance from home or trail mileage lol. Bike was tough, took Gary & Judd, felt like it was steady uphill the whole way. Rock Peak Wash is 95% loose sandy wash, which was "fun" to jog in. Turned on San Tan Trail to the southern end of Malpais, then followed that trail clockwise. I liked Malpais, good mix of sandy wash and packed trails, was able to keep moving with only a few walking breaks through sand. Shaded wash felt good, this will be a haven during the warmer months. Was passed by two runners along this section. Took San Tan back down to Rock Peak to close out the loop, lots of bike traffic along San Tan, at least 15 within a mile. Rock Peak Wash trail and trailhead were empty on the way out. Took Brenner Pass back home, wasn't as steep as I feared, made for a nice change of views. Was surprised at the distances covered when I got home, didn't feel like that much.

Bike from home -> park: 7.8 miles, 37 mins
Trail running: 7.8 miles, 1:35 hrs
Bike from park -> home: 6.9 miles, 28 mins
Calories: 1611

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Nov 04 2021

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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Nov 04 2021
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	15.50 Miles	675 AEG

Run/Jog	15.50 Miles	1 Hour 57 Mns	7.95 mph
	675 ft AEG

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Bike -> Run -> Bike. New trails, followed San Tan all the way around to Moonlight. San Tan is a fun singletrack once you get past the Hedgehog junction and the views south of the saddle are a nice change. Gets a little rolly by Rock Peak, 6-8' dips that were a bit much. Legs were also very sore this week from changing up workout routine, took several miles before the groove hit. Saw a handful of bikers / hikers, mostly near the TH. Fun times.

Bike from home -> park: 4.9 miles, 25 mins
Trail running: 6.2 miles, 1:14 mins
Bike from park -> home: 4.4 miles, 18 mins
Calories: 1419

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Oct 31 2021

Guides 38
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40 male

Joined Dec 09 2014
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Oct 31 2021
		jacobemerick • Triplogs 232

Run/Jog	15.00 Miles	676 AEG

Run/Jog	15.00 Miles	1 Hour 57 Mns	7.69 mph
	676 ft AEG

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