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Nov 01 2002
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 Gilbert, AZ
Boulder Canyon Trail #103Phoenix, AZ
Boulder Canyon Trail #103
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 01 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking6.00 Miles 400 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.00 mph
400 ft AEG
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I think this trail is the ultimate for Arizona visitors. The views are picture postcard perfect. Its definitely a nice intermediate hike. We took the creek back making the trip a loop. Saw a tranchula and a few shallow pools of water where we had to do a bit of bushwacking to get past. Saw one other person at the trailhead as we were leaving.

Took this trip last year and totally missed the trail (103) and headed down into LaBarge Canyon so I was excited when it was suggested we do it so that I could figure out where we went wrong. Be sure to bear to the left going uphill when you take off to stay on 103 and not go down to the creek. Once on the creek, look for the cairns to find the trail out.
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Aug 20 2002
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 Gilbert, AZ
Kinder Crossing Trail #19Payson, AZ
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 20 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking1.50 Miles 370 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles   4 Hrs      0.38 mph
370 ft AEG
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The hike is a little short but plenty of beautiful places to picnic and camp in.
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Jul 04 2002
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Alta TrailPhoenix, AZ
Alta Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 04 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,100 AEG
Hiking
1,100 ft AEG
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1st trip
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I never dreamed I'd be hiking South Mountain in the summertime. However, with the forests being closed our choices have become limited. So needing that hiking fix I decided to join the HAZ group for this sunrise hike. The sun had already been up an hour when we rolled in to the park around 6 a.m. Surprisingly, there was a ton of traffic going in to the park but they all turned when we kept going straight. After meeting up we left a couple cars and took Cakewalk's advice to start up the south side. I'm glad we did as the other side is pretty much straight up. The hike was a bit strenuous in places but levelled out along the ridgeline which offered those great views. A perfect morning hike if you ask me.
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Apr 22 2002
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Rogers Canyon RuinsGlobe, AZ
Rogers Canyon Ruins
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 22 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,118 AEG
Hiking
1,118 ft AEG
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1st trip
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04-21-02 Our HAZ Group found out what a jewel this hike is. The drive from Hwy. 60 takes about an hour and could probably be very challenging on a wet year but it was perfect and a very enjoyable ride. The first bit of the trail is slippery and good hiking boots and trekking poles REALLY help. We had excellent weather, but no water in the creek due to the drought. The canyon was cool and peaceful to hike through and the ruins are very intact. Sad that some people feel the need to vandalize something so old by carving their names in 600 yr old timbers. Sad also that campers left a large log burning at their camp site. No worries....we put it out. It looks like there are lots of places to camp and we enjoyed a nice lunch then headed back out.

We kept an eye out for some of the landmarks mentioned in the book 'Crooked Mtn.' by Ron Feldman which was fun to do. I would recommend reading it before you hike Rogers Canyon.
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Mar 10 2002
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
White CanyonGlobe, AZ
White Canyon
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 10 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 660 AEG
Hiking
660 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Oops, forgot to post this one for a couple months. We did this in January.

This trail is definately a favorite! The terrain varies so much and the views are so awesome that it keeps you intrigued the whole hike. I love scrambling up and around big rocks and there are many rockslide formations from the steep canyon. It makes you wonder what a slide like that looks and sounds like. You wouldn't want to be around then or when its wet. We ran into a few puddles and green oasis areas. We appeared to be the only ones there except for the campers we saw on the way in. My GMC Jimmy scraped at the same place as in the description and 4-wheel drive was a must! 4-Wheelin in the sandy river bottom was fun. Actually the whole drive from Hwy. 60 was very enjoyable.
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Mar 07 2002
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 Gilbert, AZ
Picketpost Mountain SummitGlobe, AZ
Picketpost Mountain Summit
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 07 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,921 AEG
Hiking
1,921 ft AEG
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Ck1, read how fast you made it to the top and timed ourselves against you. Ok, you beat us. But Joe says the AVERAGE is 3-4.5 so at 4.5 we were within the average, whew. I held up the trio for short rests but was able to conquer the Mtn! Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Fritski for taking me on this exhilerating hike. There's something about reaching a summit thats just so cool.

Its a trail with many types of terrain. A few scary drop off-type spots and a bit of scrambling which I really enjoy! The rock piles and views are great. I would encourage any one who really likes hiking to give it a shot. Look for Fritski report for the pics. I forgot my camera card for my digital. That'll be the last time I do that!
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Jan 20 2002
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 Gilbert, AZ
Lost Dutchman Mine JuniorPhoenix, AZ
Lost Dutchman Mine Junior
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 20 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,100 AEG
Hiking
1,100 ft AEG
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Nope, the Jimmy didn't make it. Of course, Mr. Azscrapper said he could have done it. Once again the difference between man/woman. He will risk my vehicle, I won't! :) - its too cute :)

The hike was great. A steady incline all the way to the 'mine.' We saw no other hikers and the views were beautiful.
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Jan 01 2002
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 Gilbert, AZ
Waterfall Trail - White Tank MountainsPhoenix, AZ
Waterfall Trail - White Tank Mountains
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 01 2002
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 150 AEG
Hiking
150 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Happy New Years day was spent on this trail with our Sun City family.  It was a beautiful Arizona day and many folks were enjoying the trail.  Someone in my party asked "are we at the mall or on a trail?" due to the crowd. The trail length and varied terrain made it fun for all, helping to work off those holiday pounds!  The petroglyphs were super and I was so shocked to see them so close to such a widely used trail and they appeared to me to be in good condition. Unfortunately there was no waterfall but we did find a pool of water way at the top.  That just leaves a good excuse to come back after some moisture this spring.
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Nov 10 2001
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Black Mesa Loop - Superstition MtnsPhoenix, AZ
Black Mesa Loop - Superstition Mtns
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 10 2001
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,125 AEG
Hiking
1,125 ft AEG
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1st trip
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This trail is a great loop and I love loops! My dog and I also took the loop
clockwise. As usual, the Superstitions continue to amaze me. Each mountain is
unique and beautiful. I really enjoyed hiking back in to the Superstitions on
this trail. I thought the trip would be over before it began when my Dog Spud
encountered a Cholla cactus. I noticed he was limping and saw one sticking off
his rear left paw. Thank goodness I had my Leatherman! Never go in the
backcountry without it. Anyhow, that one came out fine when I noticed a LARGE
one on his front paw. Well, it must have really hurt because my sweet dog
started growling at ME!. In the end I had to wrap my shirt around his face and
tie it on with his leash, basically lay on top of him and have my way with that
damn cholla. It must of been a funny site, ha. Chick with gun wrestling pit
bull. Thankfully the first folks I saw was after this little event when I was
walking along casually like nothing was going on.
Ok, enough of that story, back to the hike. The saguaro forest on the trail was
so beautiful and

in the early morning light they seem to glow. Only to then come upon the
Cholla forest which truly was glowing. Tip toe through the Cholla. Spud showed
remarkable learning ability as he kept strictly to the trail, I was very
impressed. Only one more cholla in the lip which came out easily. As the trail
descended in to Boulder Basin the views were magnificent. A bit of panic set in
when I had a bit of trouble locating the Dutchman Trail which I found quite
easily and then berated myself for panicking. And then, I stumbled upon the
first Rattler I've ever walked up on. He was laying across the trail, then
coiled up rattled at me and then took off. Darn, I had already put up my camera
and barely got it out in time for one picture of him taking off. Now a little
paranoid at knowing how easily I could step on one before I knew it, I kept
walking keeping my eye on the trail more than the vistas. We did use every bit of our water and could easily have used another 50
oz's or so. It was around 85 degrees. All in all a great trail I highly
recommend!
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Climb every mountain, ford every stream
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Nov 07 2001
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101Phoenix, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 07 2001
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 588 AEG
Hiking
588 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Just had to add my two cents that this is also one of my favorite trails. Personally, some of the views are breathtaking and I think it is one of the most beautiful spots in Arizona. Last years wildflowers were outstanding. I would really like to get a glimpse of those big horn sheep. That would be great. I'm usually up on them before I see them. They blend so well in the desert.

Am heartsick that someone could deface the petroglyphs. Ugh, what is with some people?

This trail is everything you guys say, quick, easy, great way to show off Arizona. We've made it a family tradition we hike it after Thanksgiving Dinner.

I'm so happy to get back to the Superstitions too! We're so lucky to have them right here. Just a couple degrees cooler might make me slightly happier.
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Climb every mountain, ford every stream
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Oct 13 2001
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Camelback Summit - Cholla TrailPhoenix, AZ
Camelback Summit - Cholla Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 13 2001
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,275 AEG
Hiking
1,275 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Yuk. I loved the view from the top, but I won't be venturing in to town for this one anytime soon, unless my hiking buddies talk me in to it. It was a bit hot this October day and I found it a bit scary. I can understand why hardbodies like it for its location and intensity. I think I'll just keep out of their way. Superstitions.....here I come.
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Oct 13 2001
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 Gilbert, AZ
Peralta to Fremont SaddlePhoenix, AZ
Peralta to Fremont Saddle
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 13 2001
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 1,366 AEG
Hiking
1,366 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Our first hike of the season.  It was still a little warm but the
hike was great.  Peralta always is.  It's so awesome
to see Weavers Needle
up close and the first sight of it always makes me say "WOW" and it totally
makes the hike!  Anytime I'm on that side of the Superstitions I'm happy.  I
say its the most beautiful desert in the world!
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Climb every mountain, ford every stream
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Oct 12 2001
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 Joined Feb 04 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Huckaby Trail #161Sedona, AZ
Huckaby Trail #161
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 12 2001
Pellegrino • Triplogs 17
Hiking 200 AEG
Hiking
200 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Thanks Joe for the recommendation! You hit the nail right on the head when I asked you for your favorite moderate hike in Sedona. After waiting through this long hot summer to go hiking, my hiking buddy took vacation and we kicked it in to high gear this week and got in three hikes in seven days which has to be some sort of record for us. Oh, if only we never had to work from October through May! Anyhow, this hike really topped it off. The trail was easy to find, you can purchase the Red Rock Pass right there and your off! The views were outstanding. We loved the birds eye view of Sedona and the water in Oak Creek was cccooolllddd! Wish we weren't so wimpy and could have jumped in because the water looked deep, sparkling clean and inviting, but we totally chickened out. The hike was perfectly moderate and we only saw a few others on this Friday afternoon. Walking through the small burn area was interesting. Don't forget to check out the canyon just north of the parking lot, its pretty awesome, one huge slide rock, ha.
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