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Stony Mountain - 12 members in 48 triplogs have rated this an average 2.6 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 19 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 19 2024
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,742
Hiking5.16 Miles 1,221 AEG
Hiking5.16 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   2.02 mph
1,221 ft AEG      12 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Mercury Mine Loop
Stoney Mtn Ridgeline
Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
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Monday hike with Christina. I've been wanting to hike the ridgeline since I first hiked out here in September of 2015! It's never too late and today is the DAY! Woo hoo! Perfect temps. Holiday lite traffic. Plenty of parking at Dreamy Draw when I arrived. So nice. There was a group of like 20 unicyclists prepping to head out on the trails. I chatted for a bit with the guy parked aside of me who was visiting from California. He said this group gets together this time every year in AZ. They hit South Mountain, Sedona, and PMP today. Christina and I headed out through the tunnel on traill 100 under the AZ51 which had a big muddy spot right in the middle, eww. Did the Mercury Mine Loop counter clockwise. And broke off northbound to the Fenceline trail. Followed that and turned pretty much straight up the mountain, a little sketchy at spots. I was getting worried about what the trail back down looked like as we approached the summit. To my surprise, there was another hiker coming up that way, that's a good sign for sure! Chatted with him for a bit until we went our separate ways. Continued on the ridgeline trail to the southwest. Spectacular! Followed the trail along the base of the mountain back to trail 100 and the tunnel back to Dream Draw. What a great President's Day!
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Dec 15 2023
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 Joined Jan 01 2023
 Arizona
Stoney Mtn RidgelinePhoenix, AZ
Stoney Mtn Ridgeline
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 15 2023
pseudalpine • Triplogs 1,290
Hiking8.74 Miles 2,274 AEG
Hiking8.74 Miles   3 Hrs   12 Mns   2.73 mph
2,274 ft AEG
 
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Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
Stony Mountain
Mercury Mine Loop
Piestewa Peak Alternate Summit Trail
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Nov 30 2019
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51 male
 Joined Feb 16 2007
 Walnut Creek, CA
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 30 2019
JimmyLyding • Triplogs 788
Hiking1.96 Miles 581 AEG
Hiking1.96 Miles   1 Hour   34 Mns   1.84 mph
581 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 
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Nice trip up Stoney Mountain. I always enjoy this unassuming little summit, but I wish all of my fellow travelers displayed better hiking ethics. Hiking to or from the summit on anything other than the use trail along the ridgeline is not only unsafe, but harms the natural environment.
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Feb 13 2017
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55 male
 Joined Nov 20 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Mountain Preserve Ramble, AZ 
Phoenix Mountain Preserve Ramble, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 13 2017
BiFrost • Triplogs 1,257
Hiking31.65 Miles 7,393 AEG
Hiking31.65 Miles   12 Hrs   9 Mns   2.70 mph
7,393 ft AEG      25 Mns Break
 
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Dixie Peak 2,429 - Phoenix Preserves
LV Yates Trail #8
Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
Mohave Trail #200
Mohave Connector Trail #202
Piestewa Circumference - Freedom Trail #302
Ruth Hamilton Trail #8B
Quartz Ridge Trail #8A
Stony Mountain
Stoney Mtn Ridgeline
Shaw Butte Trail #306
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
North Mountain National Trail #44
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Had a day off from work so decided to do some high points in the Preserve. Starting from north 32nd St TH I headed for Peak 2429.
:next: Peak 2429 then LV Yates to Mohave Connector Trail
:next: Piestewa Peak and Circumference Trail to Irregular Link and Dreamy Draw
:next: Trail 100 to Stony Mountain and Stony Mountain Ridgeline
:next: Back on Trail 100 to Shaw Butte Loop trail to Shaw Butte and down the backside
:next: Up the backside of North Mountain and down the paved section
:next: Then the long trek back on Trail 100 to north 32nd St TH.
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Jun 07 2016
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47 male
 Joined Jun 10 2011
 Phoenix, AZ
Tuesday double peak, AZ 
Tuesday double peak, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 07 2016
The_Dude • Triplogs 364
Hiking4.48 Miles 2,120 AEG
Hiking4.48 Miles   1 Hour   51 Mns   2.64 mph
2,120 ft AEG      9 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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Camelback Summit - Echo Canyon Trail
Stony Mountain
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Last summer, I tried to do less elevation on my hikes to keep it a little easier. This summer, I seem to be doing the opposite, I have been hitting up shorter, steeper trails the last few weeks. Just fine with me! I had not done Camelback in almost two years, so I figured it was a good time to get back now that the heat has thinned out the crowds. Pulled in to the Echo lot a bit after 4, and I was the fifth car there...I was greeted by the park ranger upon hitting the TH, she was sizing me up to make sure I wasn't being a dummy. I told her this wasn't my first trip up, and thanked her for what she was doing, hopefully this is a regular practice and it will save some rescues. Made good time up despite the heat, the last few hundred feet of gain did require a few quick breaks. Spent a few minutes at the top and headed back down. Stopped by Stoney mountain on the way home to get in a little more effort. Didn't see a soul. Good couple peaks!
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Apr 12 2016
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47 male
 Joined Jun 10 2011
 Phoenix, AZ
Stoney Shadow, AZ 
Stoney Shadow, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 12 2016
The_Dude • Triplogs 364
Hiking5.87 Miles 2,036 AEG
Hiking5.87 Miles   2 Hrs   23 Mns   2.69 mph
2,036 ft AEG      12 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
Stony Mountain
Shadow Mountain Small Loop #312
Shadow Mountain Big Loop #310
Shadow Mountain 1779' Prominence
Shadow Mountain Mega Loop
Shadow Mountain Summit from Acoma TH
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Got in a good urban double hike this afternoon, started out by Mountain View about 4:30. Second time up Stoney Mountain, this is a fun quick one with good effort. Be aware, there is a good sized bee gathering about a tenth of a mile up the summit spur trail, it is on the left hand side of the trail in one of the numerous rock holes. They were not aggressive, but if you stumbled into the rock it would make for a pretty lousy day. After this quick one, I rolled over to Acoma to start my way up Shadow Mountain. I climbed the main peak, and then proceeded to hit every high point in the area by way of a convoluted loop. Ran into a few folks up on the summit when I had come around for a second trip up. Otherwise, very few other people out on the trail, surprising for such a great weather day.
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Mar 06 2016
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 Joined Apr 27 2014
 Phoenix, AZ
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 06 2016
kwinters311 • Triplogs 26
Hiking5.20 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking5.20 Miles   1 Hour   27 Mns   3.59 mph
420 ft AEG
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Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
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I'm running out of new trails to do! This was my last set in North Phoenix, and I liked it a lot. Started at Tattered Nest and picked up 100, taking it around the north side of the first mountain, then back into the middle toward Stoney. I really liked getting into this middle section. Unfortunately, later my hike took me up a hill to a house where the trail went away. I spent some time walking the neighborhood near 19th St trying to find a new entry.

Finally I found a new trail section and ran the rest back to my car. In the end, it was a chore trying to get away from civilization at this spot but still worth the stop.
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Jan 16 2016
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58 male
 Joined Jul 12 2012
 Oro Valley, AZ
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 16 2016
SpiderLegs • Triplogs 894
Hiking3.10 Miles 727 AEG
Hiking3.10 Miles   1 Hour   44 Mns   1.79 mph
727 ft AEG
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Livi-Divvi
I'm recovering from a twisted ankle from two weekends ago, but wanted to get in some sort of hike to see how the ankle would hold up. Took it easy and guided Olivia up another peak for her to add to her list. She just moved to a new cubicle on the 16th floor with a view to the north. Now she can look out the window and pick out every peak she's been on and today added another one for her.

Parked on Cortez just off of Cave Creek and worked our way east then headed south along Trail 100. Shot up Stoney Mountain and decided to work on our Class III scrambling skills by climbing up the final 40 feet or so instead of taking the trail up to the top. Came down and took 100 straight back to the car. Perfect 60 degree weather with no wind and slightly overcast made for a nice stroll to get out of the house this afternoon.
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Nov 27 2015
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51 male
 Joined Feb 16 2007
 Walnut Creek, CA
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 27 2015
JimmyLyding • Triplogs 788
Hiking1.96 Miles 571 AEG
Hiking1.96 Miles   1 Hour   5 Mns   1.81 mph
571 ft AEG
 
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Beautiful day in the old 'hood.
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Sep 15 2015
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49 male
 Joined Dec 30 2007
 Avondale,Az
Mercury Mine LoopPhoenix, AZ
Mercury Mine Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 15 2015
Stoic • Triplogs 552
Hiking5.23 Miles 1,129 AEG
Hiking5.23 Miles   2 Hrs   22 Mns   2.38 mph
1,129 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
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Stony Mountain
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I only took Miss Ellie puppy with me today. She loves the ridge line trails.
We started at the Dreamy Draw parking lot. We hiked East side of the Mercury Mine Loop to the Stoney Mountain trail Summit. We then did 1 mile of Ridgeline Trail back to the Mercury Mine Loop. We backtracked some to finish the Mercury Mine Loop then back to Dreamy Draw.
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Aug 25 2015
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47 male
 Joined Jun 10 2011
 Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Mountain Preserves sampler, AZ 
Phoenix Mountain Preserves sampler, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 25 2015
The_Dude • Triplogs 364
Hiking5.60 Miles 2,217 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   21 Mns   2.63 mph
2,217 ft AEG      13 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Shadow Mountain Summit from Acoma TH
Shadow Mountain 1779' Prominence
Shadow Mountain Mega Loop
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I had to be back to town early today, so I though I would hit up some local hikes. Despite growing up in the area and hiking around as a lad, I never made it up Stoney Mountain. This was a fun hike, good steep push albeit short. Nice to only see one other person on the trail. I had parked on Mountain View and made my way over to the 100 and then to the faint but steady peak trail. After I finished, I made the short drive up to the Acoma TH to knock out a big loop around the Shadow Mountain area. I took off up tot he summit, headed south along the ridgeline to the unnamed summit, skirted around the east side, hit up a few more of the high points, climbed up 1779, and circled around for one more trip up Shadow. Great weather, got this in before the storm started up, but there was some real nice wind and some sprinkles as I was finishing up a little after 6. Good stuff!
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Aug 19 2015
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54 male
 Joined Apr 22 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 19 2015
charlieaz • Triplogs 194
Hiking1.80 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking1.80 Miles
420 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Quick trip to the top after work. Didn't feel like 107 F. Nice breeze.
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May 21 2015
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 Joined Mar 12 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 21 2015
John9L • Triplogs 1,647
Hiking5.50 Miles 1,265 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles
1,265 ft AEG
 
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Mercury Mine Loop
Dreamy Draw Nature Trail #220
Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
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Combo hike after work.

Mercury Mine Loop :next: Stoney Mountain :next: Christiansen :next: Nature Trail
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Feb 28 2015
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50 male
 Joined Nov 11 2014
 Manchester, NH
Mercury Mine LoopPhoenix, AZ
Mercury Mine Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 28 2015
JasonCleghorn • Triplogs 285
Hiking5.23 Miles 1,050 AEG
Hiking5.23 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   2.88 mph
1,050 ft AEG      9 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
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Stony Mountain
Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
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SpiderLegs
A Stoney Mountain summit, combined with the Mercury Mine Loop and Trail 100.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
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Feb 28 2015
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 Guides 2
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 Photos 42
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58 male
 Joined Jul 12 2012
 Oro Valley, AZ
Mercury Mine LoopPhoenix, AZ
Mercury Mine Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 28 2015
SpiderLegs • Triplogs 894
Hiking5.60 Miles 1,038 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   3.20 mph
1,038 ft AEG
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Stony Mountain
Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
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JasonCleghorn
Pretty mellow hike from Dreamy Draw over to Stoney Mountain. Zipped up Stoney Mountain and came back down and meandered along Trail 100 for a little bit. Turned around and finished off the mine loop. Nice, overcast weather that was perfect for hiking. Nice to get out and stretch the legs this morning. Been doing a lot of squats this week in the gym and my quads are hammered.
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Sep 08 2014
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 Joined Mar 12 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 08 2014
John9L • Triplogs 1,647
Hiking4.90 Miles 936 AEG
Hiking4.90 Miles
936 ft AEG
 
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Mercury Mine Loop
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Evening hike after all the rain this morning. The gate to Dreamy Draw was shut at 5:30pm. There were a line of cars parked on the side of the road so I joined them. I then made my way toward the tunnel where I crossed the 51. You could tell it flooded earlier today. A lot of sediment washed in. From there I continued and made my way up Stoney Mountain. The sunset was throwing off a soft light and the full moon rose as evening set in. I started my return and looped around the Mercury Mine Trail and made my way back to the jeep. Nice evening.
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Mar 22 2014
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47 male
 Joined Mar 01 2014
 Phoenix
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 22 2014
dabears0123 • Triplogs 5
Hiking1.80 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking1.80 Miles
420 ft AEG
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This is a great simple trail. The footing is very good, and views are great!
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Dec 08 2013
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49 male
 Joined Jan 25 2009
 Phoenix, AZ
Shaw Butte to Camelback, AZ 
Shaw Butte to Camelback, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 08 2013
Dave1 • Triplogs 1,802
Hiking30.20 Miles 8,600 AEG
Hiking30.20 Miles   9 Hrs   50 Mns   3.18 mph
8,600 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
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Shaw Butte Trail #306
Shaw Butte - North Mtn Loop
Shaw Butte - Western Route
Lookout Mountain Connector #25
Charles M. Christiansen Trail #100
Stoney Mtn Ridgeline
Stony Mountain
Lookout Mountain Summit Trail #150
Lookout Mtn Circumference Trail #308
Shadow Mountain 1779' Prominence
North Mountain National Trail #44
Mercury Mine Loop
Irregular Link Trail #1C
Perl Charles Trail #1A
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Piestewa Circumference - Freedom Trail #302
Mohave Trail #200
Camelback Summit - Echo Canyon Trail
Camelback Summit - Cholla Trail
Quartz Ridge Trail #8A
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Started from 19th ave, north of Cactus. Shaw Butte :next: North Mnt :next: Lookout Mnt :next: Shadow Mnt :next: Unamed peaks :next: Stoney Mnt :next: Piestewa :next: Unamed :next: Camelback.

As I was standing on Shadow Mnt looking down at the neighborhoods I noticed a large elephant statue. And then it started moving! I got down as quick as I could to check it out. Turns out it was visiting the mega church on the west side of Shadow and its handler was taking it for a walk.

Ran into Trekkin Gecko along the way. Good seeing you!
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Nov 30 2013
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51 male
 Joined Feb 16 2007
 Walnut Creek, CA
Stony MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stony Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 30 2013
JimmyLyding • Triplogs 788
Hiking1.80 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking1.80 Miles      50 Mns   2.16 mph
420 ft AEG
 
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The smog has returned with a vengeance. Nasty!
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Mar 12 2013
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58 male
 Joined Jul 12 2012
 Oro Valley, AZ
Mercury Mine LoopPhoenix, AZ
Mercury Mine Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2013
SpiderLegs • Triplogs 894
Hiking4.10 Miles 1,009 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   10 Mns   3.51 mph
1,009 ft AEG
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Stony Mountain
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Quick little hike to stretch my legs at lunch time. Parked at Dreamy Draw and took Trail 100 under the freeway to start the hike.

Don't know the PC way to say this, but it appears that the northwestern edge of the Dreamy Draw parking lot is the "George Michael/Larry Craig" section of the park. The men sitting in their cars seemed very friendly and appeared to be furtively looking for something. :o
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