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Jan 03 2026
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Granite Mountain Loop Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Granite Mountain Loop Trail - MSPN
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 03 2026
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking8.35 Miles 659 AEG
Hiking8.35 Miles   2 Hrs   55 Mns   2.93 mph
659 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
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Bootlegger Trail - MSPN
Little Granite Mountain - McDowells
Coyote Canyon Loop - MSPN
Balanced Rock Trail - MSPN
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The_Eagle
I got out for a leg stretcher with Bruce. He picked out a well groomed trail for my sprained ankle. My first hike of the year! Great weather, trail, and company! Thanks Bruce! Like HAZ, you rock!!
Happy belated New Year!!
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Holiday Spirit  Humor
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
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Dec 11 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Mormon Loop TrailPhoenix, AZ
Mormon Loop Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 11 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking5.91 Miles 780 AEG
Hiking5.91 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   2.59 mph
780 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Pima Wash Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Javelina Canyon Trail
Partners partners
LindaAnn
Linda joined me for a 6 miler at South Mountain at South Mountain. Temps weren’t bad and it was nice catching up with Linda! Of course like HAZ, she rocks!!
Speaking of rocks… I fell where there wasn’t any!
Thanks for handkerchief! Doh!!
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Dec 09 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Little Four Peaks Mother Load, AZ 
Little Four Peaks Mother Load, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 09 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking2.38 Miles 1,167 AEG
Hiking2.38 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   1.03 mph
1,167 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Little Four Peaks
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BobP
wallyfrack
Bob, Wally, and I did this hike for our kind of same age hike! 64! We did not see a mile marker to figure out where to park. One of the boys pointed out the start so I flipped a Uey and there was parking across the highway. We followed a faint trail with some cairns up to the ridge and followed the ridge to get a couple extra summits and enjoy the views! From there it was on to do the Little Four Peaks. 1 and 2 are no problem but it was nice having Bob and Wally to lead the way on 3 and 4. Great views all around!! Once back to Peak 1 we followed the other faint trail back to make a balloon loop out of it. I may have fell once and slowed us up a little. [-( . After the hike Bob bought lunch at Dutchman's Country BBQ. Pulled pork sandwich, cheesy potatoes and a root beer were pretty tasty! Thanks Bob! I always enjoy doing these same age hikes with Bob and Wally! Hike, weather, company and food were all great!! Thanks Gentlemen Good Times and like HAZ, you rock!!
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Dec 06 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 06 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking2.00 Miles 50 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles   2 Hrs   22 Mns   0.85 mph
50 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
apparently this member prefers to keep an air of mystery...
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Dec 06 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Lone Mountain 2809 - E J PeakPhoenix, AZ
Lone Mountain 2809 - E J Peak
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 06 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking2.67 Miles 824 AEG
Hiking2.67 Miles   1 Hour   22 Mns   1.95 mph
824 ft AEG
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I got Isaac out for a summit/ leg stretcher! Trail was rutted in a couple spots otherwise in the usual shape. Some of the brittlebush thought it was spring. We did both summits. Nice little outing! Great weather and company! Always enjoy hiking with Isaac! Like HAZ, he rocks!
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Nov 27 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 27 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking6.53 Miles 1,388 AEG
Hiking6.53 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   2.84 mph
1,388 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 no routes
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Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP
Partners 9 partners
John10s
johnlp
JuanJaimeiii
LindaAnn
rayhuston
TboneKathy
The_Eagle
trekkin_gecko
wallyfrack
We had a great group for our 15th Annual Thanksgiving sunrise hike to Sunrise Peak. Temps weren’t too bad albeit a little windy. The colors in the Eastern sky were exceptional this morning! The conversation was colorful as well! Saw a few hikers here and there and all seemed cheerful. After the summit half did the 10 miler and half headed for the cars. It was great to hike with some ol friends and nice to meet a couple Hazers for the first time (John and Kathy) ! Thanks everyone! Like HAZ, you rock!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Hazers as well! Like HAZ, you all rock too!!
 Culture
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[ checklist ]  HAZ - Selfie
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Sunrise Peak - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
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Nov 25 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Turkey Trot, AZ 
Turkey Trot, AZ
 
Run/Jog avatar Nov 25 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Run/Jog3.00 Miles 110 AEG
Run/Jog3.00 Miles   1 Hour   10 Mns   2.57 mph
110 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My grandsons let me join them at their school Turkey Trot! Joined Beckham first then Maverick!
They may have lapped me a time or two. LoL
Always enjoy hanging with these guys!
Like HAZ, they rock!
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Nov 22 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
El Tour de Tucson, AZ 
El Tour de Tucson, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Nov 22 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Biking - Road32.60 Miles 527 AEG
Biking - Road32.60 Miles   2 Hrs   23 Mns   13.68 mph
527 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners partners
lil_tortoise_hiker
Me and LiLD went down to Tucson to ride in the El Tour de Tucson. LiLD did the 62 miler and I did the 32 miler. The temps were great but it was a little windy. We both finished with no injuries so that's a win! Den did get sick though but powered through. The rain held off until we were done. We saw a nice rainbow afterwards. Then it rained almost all the way home. The event was ran pretty good. There was a lot of riders!! Always great to get out for a ride with my son! Bummer he got sick and glad he was able to finish!
Like HAZ, he rocks!!
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Oct 27 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
See Spring Trail #185Payson, AZ
See Spring Trail #185
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 27 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking7.70 Miles 1,202 AEG
Hiking7.70 Miles   4 Hrs   4 Mns   1.89 mph
1,202 ft AEG
 no routes
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See Canyon Trail #184
Highline Trail #31
Partners none no partners
I wound up with an open morning so I ran up to See Canyon Trailhead. The dirt road going in was in good shape. Fine for most cars. There was one other car in the lot when I got there. I started hiking around 8am to blue skies and temps in the 40's. I hiked east on Highline for a couple miles then backtracked to the car. Trail was in good shape. There was a little fall color close to the turn around point. I think it is still a week or so early for the majority of Maples to change colors. It seemed like only 20ish% had color. Squirrel and bird was it for wildlife.
I dropped my jacket and empties off at the car and headed up to see Spring. A few more cars in the lot at 10am. Just a little color up to the See Canyon/See Spring signed junction at around 3/4 mile mark. Once you get going on See Spring trail the color picks up some. The only wildlife was the two dogs running at me barking around where the color picked up. The owners leashed them and I took the opportunity to check out the color and take photos while they continued up to the spring. I'd say the best color was the section from 1 -1.5 miles. Still over half of the leaves are still green.
when I finished See Spring out and back I checked out the trees around the parking area. I would say only about 10% have changed color so plenty more color chances in the next week or two. 14 cars in lot when I left around noonish.
I hit the little store across the street when you hit pavement for a drink and snack. I like to support the locals. Unbelievably it was my only stop all the way back to Mesa!! :o :y:
Room for much more color but I really enjoyed the outing and stayed upright the whole day!! :D :y:
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 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Autumn - Color Foliage
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
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Oct 26 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Rio Salado Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Rio Salado Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Oct 26 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Biking - Road36.40 Miles 774 AEG
Biking - Road36.40 Miles   3 Hrs   2 Mns   12.00 mph
774 ft AEG
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I rode down to the Rio Salado bike path from the house. Then rode it down to Central and back before returning to the house. Nice day out!
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Oct 14 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 14 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking7.35 Miles 1,324 AEG
Hiking7.35 Miles   3 Hrs   14 Mns   2.31 mph
1,324 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   6 linked trail guides
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Mormon Loop Trail
Javelina Canyon Trail
Hidden Valley Trail - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Pima Wash - South Mountain
Partners partners
LindaAnn
Joined Linda for a mid morning hike at South Mountain. Flew in last night so I was dragging a little. Wait, that's my normal :D ! Signs of the rain storm were evident. Some ruts here and there and occasional standing water. A little water running in the tunnel and in Lower Pima wash. Linda was able to spot a little "quick sand" and showed me were it was. :D :scared: Pima wash trail had signs of a foot or two flow recently. The pavement work on the drive in and the parking lot seemed to be done. New top and paint.
It was great to get a hike in with Linda and catch up. :y: Like HAZ, she rocks!
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Oct 13 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Lake Geneva Walkabout, WI 
Lake Geneva Walkabout, WI
 
Walk / Tour avatar Oct 13 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Walk / Tour3.20 Miles 110 AEG
Walk / Tour3.20 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.13 mph
110 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I walked around town and such. They had a business pumpkin contest or something. I did not find them all but thought I would post the ones I did. In case you wanted ideas or to pick the one you like best! :D :y:
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Oct 12 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Geneva Lake Shore Path, WI 
Geneva Lake Shore Path, WI
 
Hiking avatar Oct 12 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking4.20 Miles 142 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   2.52 mph
142 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This was my second day doing an out and back sample size of this hike. More cool houses and landscape with a variety of shore path footing :). It was another enjoyable outing and fun to do something a little different. :D :y:
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Oct 11 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Geneva Lake Shore Path, WI 
Geneva Lake Shore Path, WI
 
Hiking avatar Oct 11 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking5.20 Miles 194 AEG
Hiking5.20 Miles   1 Hour   52 Mns   2.79 mph
194 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We were in Wisconsin for a visit. This hike around Geneva Lake peaked my interest and wasn't far from Burlington where we would be visiting. It turned out I would not have time for the 21 miles around the lake. Instead I did a couple sample out and backs in hopes of doing the whole hike on our next visit. A lot of interesting history in the area from Native Americans to Wealthy Chicagoans and such. I thought it was cool that even with the big homes and properties they agreed to leave a hiking path around the whole lake.
I seemed to be between the peak summer activities and a little early for the Fall colors. The footing changed a little from property to property as each owner was responsible for their own section. I enjoyed my sample size hikes and it was fun to pick out my favorite house and landscapes for a pretend summer home. It was an enjoyable outing and it still has me wanting to do the complete trail next time! :D :y:
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Oct 08 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Mesa Ride about, AZ 
Mesa Ride about, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Oct 08 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Biking - Road14.80 Miles 160 AEG
Biking - Road14.80 Miles   1 Hour   8 Mns   13.06 mph
160 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
presumably took memories and left without a trace...
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Oct 08 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Merkle Memorial TrailPhoenix, AZ
Merkle Memorial Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 08 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking1.50 Miles 100 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles   2 Hrs      0.75 mph
100 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My grandson Maverick joined me for some outdoor fun at Usery for a Fall break day. Like HAZ, he rocks!
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Oct 07 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Zoo, AZ 
Phoenix Zoo, AZ
 
Walk / Tour avatar Oct 07 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Walk / Tour3.00 Miles 100 AEG
Walk / Tour3.00 Miles   2 Hrs   22 Mns   1.27 mph
100 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My grandson Beckham and I spent some time at the zoo for a Fall Break day. Like HAZ, he rocks!!
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Oct 05 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Rio Salado Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Rio Salado Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Oct 05 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Biking - Road26.20 Miles 302 AEG
Biking - Road26.20 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   13.32 mph
302 ft AEG
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Temps felt good for a ride this morning.
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Oct 02 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley via Pima Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 02 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Hiking6.90 Miles 912 AEG
Hiking6.90 Miles   2 Hrs   35 Mns   2.67 mph
912 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Pima Wash - South Mountain
Javelina Canyon Trail
Mormon Loop Trail
Partners partners
wallyfrack
Wally came over and joined me for a South Mountain hike. We did Mormon loop along with Hidden Valley. Instead of Pima road we took Pima wash at the end. They definitely got some rain in those storms and the trail was chewed up in a couple places. The wash looked like it got some flow. Would have like to have seen that. Trails were still in pretty good shape. With an early start the temps weren’t too bad when we finished around 8:30. The road going in and parking lot have been getting resurfaced since the weekend and they are still working on it. You could park in lot but not on road. Always great to get a hike in with Wally! Like HAZ, he rocks!!
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[ checklist ]  White-lined Sphinx Caterpillar
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Oct 01 2025
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64 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Mesa Ride about, AZ 
Mesa Ride about, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Oct 01 2025
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,755
Biking - Road14.20 Miles 120 AEG
Biking - Road14.20 Miles   1 Hour   8 Mns   12.53 mph
120 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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