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Jan 31 2004
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Charlebois Loop I, AZ 
Charlebois Loop I, AZ
 
Backpack avatar Jan 31 2004
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Backpack15.30 Miles
Backpack15.30 Miles   9 Hrs      1.70 mph
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Went with LandSinAZ, had a great time! Three people, three short four legged people and one loud owl.

Had to find the trail a little while after labarge spring. We kept to the wash and ended up intersecting the trail at a cross-over.

Overnight temps felt like they were in the high twenties to low thirties, but I didn't see any ice so they were probably a little warmer.

Fun trip overall, I can't wait to do more like it!
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Jan 24 2004
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101Phoenix, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 24 2004
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking4.50 Miles 588 AEG
Hiking4.50 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   1.80 mph
588 ft AEG
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Thought that with the rain there might be a nice show of water. There was fresh water in the pools, but the stream/falls were just a trickle. Went bouldering up the canyon further that I have gone before. Still my favorite close by, easy hike.
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Jan 18 2004
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101Phoenix, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 18 2004
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking3.00 Miles 588 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   2 Hrs      1.50 mph
588 ft AEG
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Nov 23 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101Phoenix, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 23 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking3.00 Miles 588 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   2 Hrs      1.50 mph
588 ft AEG
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Wanted to take some desert pictures. Great scenery as usual. Every time I go there, I see more people on the trail. On the way up we spotted a grocery bag full of trash off the side of the trail. Mentioned that we would pick it up on the way back, but happily it was gone! Other people do care :)
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Nov 22 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Massacre FallsPhoenix, AZ
Massacre Falls
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 22 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking3.60 Miles 1,102 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   2 Hrs      1.80 mph
1,102 ft AEG
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Morning hike. Near the top of the hike the trail starts to peter out. Has great views of the first water trail system.
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Oct 26 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Havasu Canyon TrailNorthwest, AZ
Havasu Canyon Trail
Northwest, AZ
Backpack avatar Oct 26 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Backpack27.00 Miles 2,496 AEG
Backpack27.00 Miles   12 Hrs      2.25 mph
2,496 ft AEG
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Wow, what a trip!

I sitting here recalling all the memories of the past three days while wishing that my heels would stop throbbing.

A couple of lessons were learned. Pack light! The trip out is easy until literally hitting the wall with a mile left. The climb up the switchbacks to the parking lot, unto itself, would be relatively easy except that you have just completed nine miles with a fifty pound pack and now you have to hit the stair master for another mile.

Plan your warm weather swimming time around the one hour that direct sunlight actually hits the canyon floor. The sun enters the camp site relatively late and leaves much before sundown due the steep cliffs.

Bring water shoes. After making the second crossing past Mooney Falls on our way down to Beaver Falls we got fed up drying our feet and putting socks and shoes back on and went bare foot the rest of the way (hence my sore soles).

My opinions on the area rang from awe to beauty. Havasu Falls, with its twin spouts is awe inspiring (you must swim behind it to the small cave and dive back out through the falls). Mooney's height is majestic. Looking at the stream that feeds it, I just can't believe the monster that it creates. Beaver falls on the other hand, is more picturesque. Not mighty or dangerous, just pretty by its own means. And if you travel just past Beaver falls, you will encounter a great place for cliff jumping with natural platforms from twenty feet to in excess of sixty. Just make sure you don't go there with your testosterone laced friends, or you to will fall into the grasp of peer pressure.

Overall a hard weekend, backpacking over ten miles in and out with a quick six mile hike sandwiched in between. So much for making it back to work on Monday....
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Sep 28 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Chiricahua ShuttleTucson, AZ
Chiricahua Shuttle
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 28 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking8.40 Miles 1,600 AEG
Hiking8.40 Miles   3 Hrs      2.80 mph
1,600 ft AEG
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We were going to take the shuttle bus up from the visitor center at 8:30, but due to other's blisters I was given a personal shuttle up to Massai Point at 7:30.

It was great, no one else around and a map in my pocket! Starting down towards Echo Canyon with a chill in the air I looked West to see an amazing wall of hoodoos! It is an unreal view, it made me think that I found the factory that the Easter Island guys were imported from.

After going downhill for a mile, I came to the intersection that would take me toward the Heart of Rocks. Turning left I went up a 600' rise and found myself at the turnoff to Inspiration Point. The trail to the end of the point is fairly level and gives you views from the valley that we drove through to get here to Sugarloaf Mountain to Cochise Head. Very inspirational.

The next stop on my tour was the Heart of Rocks tour. If I were to choose between Inspiration Point and the Heart loop, definitely go tour the rocks. Walking up close and personal with these giant nature caused sculptures blew me away. My favorite was Duck on a Rock. unfortunately after 100 years of more erosion, it will have to be renamed Quail on a rock.

The way down Sarah Deming trail is a little steep and my toes felt the effects of being jammed into the front of my shoes, but otherwise easy. There are more amazing views of the hoodoos on the South side of Rhyolite Canyon until you descend to the canyon's floor. From there it is a flat walk out to the Visitor Center.

It was a very inspiring journey!
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Sep 27 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Natural Bridge Trail, AZ 
Natural Bridge Trail, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 27 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking4.50 Miles
Hiking4.50 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   1.80 mph
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I at least enjoyed the company on this trip.

This was my first hike in Chiricahua National Monument (land of the turkeys, or something close to that) and for some stupid reason I was thinking I was going to see something like the Rainbow bridge at Lake Powell. Not even close.

Well, it was a learning experience. I'll have a few pictures to post so others won't have to waste their time (my opinion).
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Sep 20 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hackberry Spring from Horse LotPhoenix, AZ
Hackberry Spring from Horse Lot
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 20 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking5.00 Miles 200 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.00 mph
200 ft AEG
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Stated at seven in the morning at around seventy degrees. Yea, here comes our Phoenix fall (not Pheonix :wink: ). Thank God.

Just past the rusty horse shed at one of the first (empty) water holes was a carcas of what I believe was a deer... based on the size of the rib cage and the intact fore leg that was left.

Continued to Hackberry Spring. It had a small drissel coming out of it. There were alot of bees there that were trying to water themselves. After three thirsty dogs were satisfied we continued up to the saddle before Garden Valley.

Lots of quail in the valley. And the dogs started picking up speed (now that we were going downhill)!

We didn't see anyone else (start to finish) until the return to parking lot (at around 92 degrees!).

The pay site for First Water isn't at the horse parking lot (nor is it anywhere), so until someone says somethimg different, parking is free!!!
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Sep 01 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 01 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking5.80 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking5.80 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.66 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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The trail head parking lot is closed due to construction nearby, so be prepared to take the Discovery Trail from the next closest parking lot to the start of this hike (the trail turns north just before the green roofed bathrooms). It will add about a 1/2 mile each way.

Leaving the parking lot at eight we made our way up in the shade, but by ten at the top of Flat Iron, in the sun, it was very hot.

Rubber legs on the way down, first hard hike of the (almost) fall.

I hope in a couple of weeks this will be, once again, a very enjoyable, close by, adventure.
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Aug 16 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Kinder Crossing Trail #19Payson, AZ
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Payson, AZ
Backpack avatar Aug 16 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Backpack1.50 Miles 370 AEG
Backpack1.50 Miles   1 Hour      1.50 mph
370 ft AEG
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Liked the area so much we had to come back, this time for a night.

We thought that we could make it to one of the pools from Phoenix in time to have some serious lounge time in the water. Well, I had hoped in the creek's water, not the rain coming down from an afternoon monsoon.

Besides the moisture, the trip down the hill was pretty uneventful. But once we got to the creek's water one of us became even wetter... twice!

After some Cost Guard style water recovery we decided to grab the last good camping site and set up camp, only to find out that in my haste I had forgotten the cheese and summer sausage that was supposed to go with the wine. L and S went back up the hill to fetch a couple of goodies!

After the rain had stopped, we had some fun with the dogs and the wine. We made an early exit to bed and caught up on some needed catch up sleep.

Sunday was warm and dry (except for Winslow the Golden Retriever and all that was around him when he shook) and we had an uneventful hike back out.
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Aug 09 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Kinder Crossing Trail #19Payson, AZ
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 09 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking1.50 Miles 370 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles      45 Mns   2.00 mph
370 ft AEG
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Went up to the Rim to get out of the Valley's heat. A good friend decided we should check out this little hike and do some swimming before we set up our car-camp on the edge of the Rim.

Real easy on the way down. Watch the algae on the water fall or you will fall!

Crawdads are plentiful in the swimming holes, and somewhat aggressive! You might want to bring water shoes to protect your toes.

The rain and thunder started after a little while, so we thought we should head back up. I would liken this part of the trip to a mini Flat Iron ascent, pretty much straight uphill but much shorter.

Liked the area so much that we decided that we shoud do an overnighter the next week.
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May 10 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
West Clear Creek Trail #17Camp Verde, AZ
West Clear Creek Trail #17
Camp Verde, AZ
Backpack avatar May 10 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Backpack2.20 Miles 2,822 AEG
Backpack2.20 Miles   2 Hrs      1.10 mph
2,822 ft AEG
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Went for a quick overnighter. The creek is flowing nicely and were we camped provided a nice waterfall and swimming hole.

The trip was cut short due to sensitive dog pads and new people boots. Luckly we went far enough to avoid any other people. Both dog and human returned witout major catastrophies.

Looking towards making the entire distance...
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May 03 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 03 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking4.80 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking4.80 Miles   3 Hrs   40 Mns   1.31 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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Lots of people. Starting to remind me of central Phoenix hikes. Very windy on top.
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Apr 05 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Rogers Canyon RuinsGlobe, AZ
Rogers Canyon Ruins
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 05 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking8.20 Miles 1,118 AEG
Hiking8.20 Miles   3 Hrs   55 Mns   2.09 mph
1,118 ft AEG
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Started out to be a very chilly late morning. I wasn't smart enough to bring a jacket...froze until we started the descent into the canyon.

Once we turned off the Reavis Ranch trail and on to the Rogers Canyon trail the creek/stream started to flow. The extra water made the dogs happy (and smelly).

The cave dwellings are amazing, especially the upper level that is partially hidden. I can't believe that the forest service hasn't fenced them off, put up a guard shack and started to collect admission.

The hike back up gets your blood flowing, but well worth the views.
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Apr 01 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Boyce ThompsonGlobe, AZ
Boyce Thompson
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 01 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking2.25 Miles 100 AEG
Hiking2.25 Miles   4 Hrs      0.56 mph
100 ft AEG
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Thought I'd take my brother and his family to see some 'artificial' wild flowers. Wasn't overly impressed.
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Mar 22 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Camelback Summit - Echo Canyon TrailPhoenix, AZ
Camelback Summit - Echo Canyon Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 22 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking2.30 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking2.30 Miles   2 Hrs      1.15 mph
1,300 ft AEG
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Too many people! Oh well, can't complain. It is better to hike a crowded trail than to not hike at all.
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Mar 08 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101Phoenix, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 08 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking4.00 Miles 588 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.67 mph
588 ft AEG
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Lots of people in the parking lot at 11:00am. Most people were on the way down as we were on the way up.

This was my first time to see the water actually running down the canyon above the ground then below. Then through the pools, creating mini falls.

Arden fell in the third lowest pool. What a magma eating alien.
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Jan 25 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Garden Valley LoopPhoenix, AZ
Garden Valley Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Backpack avatar Jan 25 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Backpack5.40 Miles 450 AEG
Backpack5.40 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   1.85 mph
450 ft AEG
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Went out late in the afternoon to spend the night under the stars. Cold soup in a can and some Bear's Lair to wash it down. Heard a few coyotes in the middle of the night. Woke up with the rising sun, had a snack and made it home in time to watch my Raiders lose the game.
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Jan 11 2003
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57 male
 Joined Jun 30 2002
 Gilbert, AZ
Hackberry Spring LoopPhoenix, AZ
Hackberry Spring Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 11 2003
Greg Jackson • Triplogs 28
Hiking5.50 Miles 462 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles   3 Hrs      1.83 mph
462 ft AEG
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Relatively flat easy trail. Sitting in the shadow of the mountain next to the well flowing spring provided a nice cool break during the extra hot January day.
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