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Apr 11 2007
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
San Tan Mountain Regional ParkPhoenix, AZ
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 11 2007
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking4.40 Miles 166 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   1.60 mph
166 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Been aching to go hiking out here ever since I moved about 3 miles away. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the hike. It started out nice and flat and once you got back around the bend it really opened up to some nice scenery. As you loop back you come to an opening looking out onto the east valley. It was a very beatiful hike and very nice weather. Now that summer is coming will have to get up early to enjoy this hike.
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[ checklist ]  Memorial  Old Glory
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Mar 16 2007
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 16 2007
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking4.00 Miles 200 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   6 Hrs      0.67 mph
200 ft AEG
 no routes
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My second trip to West Fork! Don't get out much these days so I chose a hike that the family could go on and make sure it was a good one at the same time, so I went with the sure thing. The little one made it almost the whole way till about the last mile and she had to be put her ontop of my shoulders since this was her first hike. The weather was beatiful but the only thing was the trees were still a little dead from winter, oh well better count my blessings. We stopped about halfway and had lunch on one of the rocks that hangs over the cliff. The hike was as great as it was the first time and not as crowded.
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Mar 15 2007
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
Montezuma CastleCamp Verde, AZ
Montezuma Castle
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 15 2007
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking0.30 Miles
Hiking0.30 Miles   1 Hour      0.30 mph
 no routes
1st trip
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Haven't been here since I was a wee little one running around. I remember how this place intrigued me as well as all the other ruin sites I visited when I was younger like Tuzigoot, Canyon de Chelly and Case Grande. On our trip up to Sedona we decided at the last minute to check it out and it is just how I remembered it. They have a nice little visitors center and still sell the same books that use to lie around my parents house about the castle and Arizona in general. Very nostalgic for me...
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  Montezuma Castle National Monument
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Jan 03 2007
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
Bluff Spring Mountain SummitPhoenix, AZ
Bluff Spring Mountain Summit
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 03 2007
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking2.00 Miles 1,752 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles   1 Hour      2.00 mph
1,752 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Decided to get the family out of the house and made a short trip to the superstitions. We only went about a mile in before having to turn back due to sunset. It was just to stretch our legs but it makes me want to come back in the future and fully explore when I have more time on my hands.
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[ checklist ]  Moon
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May 16 2005
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
Airport Loop TrailSedona, AZ
Airport Loop Trail
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar May 16 2005
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking3.20 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   3 Hrs      1.07 mph
300 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
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While traveling around Sedona decided to take an easy hike but scenic. Airport loop was found to be very low impact but had wonderful views. The start of the trail had a lot of people but if you actually hike around the airport it thinned out very fast. When we were done we relaxed at the top and took in the breeze and the views. Very nice hike indeed!!!
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Mar 12 2005
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281Phoenix, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2005
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking3.20 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   4 Hrs      0.80 mph
800 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
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Two years later, finally adding trip :D !!! Was reading about all the flowers blooming and the best places to see them after all the rainfall decided to head here, close to home. Saw many flowers in bloom and the weather was just beatiful. Stopped at the wind cave and had lunch......
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Sep 29 2004
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
Bob Bear Trail #18 - Fossil CreekCamp Verde, AZ
Bob Bear Trail #18 - Fossil Creek
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2004
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking8.00 Miles 1,391 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.33 mph
1,391 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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From all the photos, had to see Fossil Springs for myself. Started out a little late on the trail on a Saturday, would have preferred to go during the week due to the crowds but could not swing it.

The hike down was easy but hurt the toes due to breaking in new hiking shoes and stepping on lots of rocks. The first two miles went fairly quickly but the next two had to be taken slower being a little more steep. Crossed many people on the way out asking "how much further???".

At the bottom there many groups of people, I thought I was at Disneyland for a second. It was a neat sight seeing the springs flow straight out of the ground. Would have taken more pictures but there were so many people it was hard to find a secluded spot for an unabstructed view. Just past the main pool we found a nice spot with few people around and had lunch and took a nap. Started out and the hike up was a little streneous for the fact that daylight was fading fast and the pace had to be quickened, but it made for some nice photos of the sunset. Would like to come back sometime during the week and spend more time exploring at the bottom.
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Sep 08 2004
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 Photos 93
 Triplogs 8

52 male
 Joined Aug 14 2004
 Gilbert, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 08 2004
bakes_az • Triplogs 8
Hiking4.00 Miles 200 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.00 mph
200 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
First hike logged on HAZ! Being a native Arizonan was emberrassed on what little of this great state I have seen. Figured the best hike to start on was this with all the rave reviews. Got started around noon and made way through the orchards. The surrounding cliffs were nothing short of amazing. Had a good time stopping and taking pictures on a beautiful day. On the way out we took our shoes off and soaked in the refreshing creek. The storm clouds started to roll in encouraging us to take a faster pace on the way out. Had such a good time can't wait to hike all over the state.
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