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Jan 07 2007
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 07 2007
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking3.50 Miles 700 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles   3 Hrs      1.17 mph
700 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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I'm glad I finally got to this peak! We didn't have the directions so we actually parked at a different spot and approached from the north side, and went along the ridge south (?) towards the Thumb. The top was great.
Lots of birds, lots of boulders. Beautiful day.
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Apr 16 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
West Clear Creek Trail #17Camp Verde, AZ
West Clear Creek Trail #17
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 16 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking3.00 Miles 2,822 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   3 Hrs      1.00 mph
2,822 ft AEG
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Tried the Bull Pen entrance this time (a little easier). Didn't go far. Just enjoyed the warm weather.
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Apr 13 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Chiricahua ShuttleTucson, AZ
Chiricahua Shuttle
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 13 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking8.30 Miles 1,600 AEG
Hiking8.30 Miles   5 Hrs      1.66 mph
1,600 ft AEG
 no routes
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First trip here- it was amazing! We did the little Sugarloaf mountain hike the first evening, camped, and caught the 8:30 (free!) hiker's shuttle to the top. Although the campground was filled up, there weren't too many people with us on this weekday trip.

We did the "long" loop, and were fairly alone on the trail most of the time. It was really rewarding. We did hear some sort of "meow" a few times on the mushroom rock segment. The short spur trail to inspiration point is neat, and at least is flat after the climb up mushroom rock trail. Recommended because you get to look down on the spires.

The Big Balanced Rock mesa was the neatest part in my opinion. Lunch in the Heart of Rocks and back down Sarah Deming. Then down down down Rhyolite canyon to the Visitor Center. I was impressed that my mother (who is just a little younger than the rock formations themselves-- just kidding mom :lol: ) made it down just fine.

Combined this trip with a trip to Kartchner Caverns on Friday. Awesome.
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Apr 09 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Wind Cave Trail #281Phoenix, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking4.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.14 mph
800 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Probably one of the last weekends to do a hike at noon! This was fun as usual, especially on the unmaintained trail to the top.
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Apr 04 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Lookout Mountain Summit Trail #150Phoenix, AZ
Lookout Mountain Summit Trail #150
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 04 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking1.20 Miles 472 AEG
Hiking1.20 Miles
472 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Stroll with dog on my new neighborhood "mountain."
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Mar 17 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Bright Angel TrailNorthwest, AZ
Bright Angel Trail
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 17 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking3.00 Miles 4,320 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   3 Hrs      1.00 mph
4,320 ft AEG
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Daytrip up to the Canyon. Braved the snow/slush on the trail to make it down this trail a ways. Of course it was gorgeous. We took a spur trail at one of the "points" of one switchback that had moderate signs of use. Eventually it got a little scary hiking over scree, although there still was definitely a trail there. Got to a point to see a rock formation below.
Gentle snow started just as we left at 5pm.

Have to get back here for a longer hike.
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Mar 13 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Boynton Canyon Trail #47Sedona, AZ
Boynton Canyon Trail #47
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 13 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking5.00 Miles 685 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.25 mph
685 ft AEG
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What a difference from what Marc found!! Snow was melted, even since the morning, and had retreated to patches within bushes and on north-facing ledges.

Fun hike. The trail was spectacular enough, and we also explored a bit to find ruins. We ended up on a ledge high above some and right below a small stone wall with a window (we debated if it was a door or window). I think there may have been a better route up. Let's just say we were practicing the Leave No Trace method of dispersing our use (ie bushwacking).

Photos are mostly of the adventure off-trail.
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Mar 12 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Sunrise Peak from 128th StreetPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from 128th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking5.50 Miles 1,282 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   2.00 mph
1,282 ft AEG
 no routes
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Mid-day hike up to see the snow on Four Peaks. Lots of folks understandably out to enjoy the post-storm views.
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Feb 07 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Quartz Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Quartz Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 07 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking8.40 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking8.40 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   2.40 mph
1,000 ft AEG
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On the trail of the lost wallet (going for the wife of the year award :D )- 124th Street Trailhead, Lost Dog Trail to Taleisin Overlook, down Quartz briefly to Taleisin trail, down that for about a mile, and then back up and back. No luck finding wallet :cry:

Beautiful day. Nice temp (boy it's warm!). This is a nice trail for running/biking. Very quiet and peaceful on a weekday.
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Feb 06 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Quartz Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Quartz Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 06 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking10.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   4 Hrs      2.50 mph
1,000 ft AEG
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First time searching for my husband's wallet. Wish this was a pleasure trip. Westworld trailhead. Up Westworld Trail to Taleisin Trail, left at the junction to Quartz Trail, back down to Westworld Trail.

We did this at night. Westworld trail (if I have this right, according to the MLST map) is not exactly scenic, so we probably didn't miss much down there (powerlines, dirt roads, disturbed desert, walking through underpasses). Fat moon and nice stars were out and heading up Taleisin was beautiful. Remembered my astronomy enough to find Gemini, North Star, Orion, and others. It did seem as though we were in people's backyards on Taleisin and Quartz. I guess we literally were.

Ran into a few coyotes (? or dark, silent shadows with glowing eyes). Luckily my dog was on leash and behaved! Got back to AZ on the Rocks at midnight.
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Feb 05 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Tonto Natural BridgePayson, AZ
Tonto Natural Bridge
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 05 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking1.50 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles
500 ft AEG
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Though it is a bit of a trek from Phoenix, this was worth it! There are several trails in the park, leading to an overlook or an "underlook" of the Natural Bridge. The trails are short, but you shouldn't be in a hurry. This is a place for Thoreau-esque sauntering. (except when it's crowded!) The massive dripping bridge is set against a beautiful ponderosa/juniper/ agave backdrop.

We took the Gowan Trail, which first crosses the bridge (you may have no idea you are on it right away, because it is BIG), and then snakes down the side to the underlook. Footing can be a little iffy here, but it is still a maintained, wood-chipped trail.

What a beautiful view! One of my favorite places to be on earth is to be watching water droplets fall slowly from way way above! I can just imagine how it would be after a rain. The travertine ridges show where water has seeped over thousands of years.

And thus things went until recently on the eastern half of the bridge. When the ranchers/rangers (I'm not sure who) diverted the water away, to specific areas, they cut off the supply to the eastern portion, and so, that spot is no longer growing, according to a volunteer we met.

We crossed under the bridge, heading through the giant cavern, did some minor clambering, and through to the other side. We took our time taking in the beautiful waterfall and stream. We continued up the creek bottom, on Pine Creek Trail, which involved some minor rock-hopping. When we got to the "exit" point, we longed to explore further up the creek, but instead headed on the short, steep trail back up through the Ponderosa to the parking lot.

This trail would make a fun addition to a hike near Payson, or as a spot to hike a little and have a picnic!
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Jan 28 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Ballantine to Boulder FlatPhoenix, AZ
Ballantine to Boulder Flat
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 28 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,380 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   15 Mns   2.22 mph
1,380 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Nice hike with my dog. Lots of cars at the trailhead. Didn't see a soul, though, until I got to the intersection with Ballantine trail.

1st order of business- Directions- I had 6.4 miles from 4 Peaks Turnoff to the TH. (it is easy to see anyway though)

Took the Pine Creek Southern loop in, a trail which is in worse condition than the North loop, but has way better views. From the Trailhead to the top of the hill, I didn't know what I was in for. After topping out and heading down to the intersection, the boulders were visible. Found some neat quartz lying around downhill to the south of the intersection.

Headed in through the area that was burned this summer. Cool rocks. Found some yellow flagging with writing indicating that a trail elf went through and marked improvements that need to be done, for his minions to find. Looks like the burning caused some erosion.

Didn't make it to Boulder Flat this time for various silly reasons almost too embarassing to mention (uh, thank you random trail dude who reminded me of sunscreen--2.5mi in I realized I forgot to put it on and was burning). I think I was very close.

Now that I know where this is, I'm excited to go again!

Photoset entitled "Lolo the dog visits burnt gardens."
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Jan 22 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Quartz Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Quartz Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 22 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   3.33 mph
1,000 ft AEG
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Actually went over to the Taleisin overlook on Lost Dog Trail. Lots of people, bikers, etc. Me and Lolo (my dog) had a good time. Cool day, just right for us.
I wonder if there will be any wildflowers this year?
They are building a new trailhead on 124th street. According to a steward, it should be open May 2006, with water, bathrooms, etc. Oh, boy, there may be even more people on this short trail!
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Jan 15 2006
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Hidden Valley from Buena VistaPhoenix, AZ
Hidden Valley from Buena Vista
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 15 2006
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking7.20 Miles 850 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   3 Hrs   45 Mns   1.92 mph
850 ft AEG
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Two of us ladies decided to do this pleasant loop while our men went kamikaze downhill on their bikes. Actually my partner would have been with them had she not broken her arm!

This was my second time on this loop. MUCH easier when it is not 105 degrees out. In fact, with the breezes today, the brown haze cleared from Phoenix down below and it was a fun walk!

We took our time and had some fun checking out Fat Man's Pass, sliding down rocks, etc.
It was an odd temperature though- cold in the shade, and slightly warm in the sun, especially when heading back, slightly uphill.

Added on Holbert Trail (downhill only) for an extra boost!

Fun time!
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Nov 13 2005
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Brins Mesa Trail #119Sedona, AZ
Brins Mesa Trail #119
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 13 2005
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking5.00 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.43 mph
600 ft AEG
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Three of us decided to do this trail as part of a loop: Soldier's Pass--> Brin's Mesa-->Cibola Pass-->Jordan Trail-->Soldier's TH.
Note about this loop- Head up Soldier's Pass. Go right on Brin's Mesa Trail. Going Southeast on this trail, you actually pass the Jordan TH parking lot and continue down the road to find Cibola Pass trail on your right. (i.e. you may wonder where on earth Cibola was when you find a parking lot) Hike down Cibola Pass and you will run in to Jordan Trail, which will take you back to Soldier's Pass Trail and TH.

The hike was fun with beautiful weather. Views were better than expected, satisfying as my first real hike in Sedona's open country.
Lots of people as expected at the Sinkhole and 7 Pools. Beyond that, few people. We did get confused after the 7 Pools as to where the trail was. Many Jeep trails there. Luckily we picked the right one, or maybe they all lead to the trail?
Once we did the climbing on Soldier's Pass (and I would suggest going up this way as the footing is better than on Brin's Mesa-- of course, going down can be bad as well on loose stuff), the Mesa was really nice. Views everywhere.
We connected with Brin's Mesa Trail and headed back on that trail to make the loop. Spotting a funny plateau among the juniper, we headed over and had lunch on the giant rock table on the Mesa. Fun. I didn't want to ever come down!
Finished the loop in time for the sunset which is just ridiculously beautiful up there.
Cheers.
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Oct 17 2005
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Sunrise Peak from 128th StreetPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from 128th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 17 2005
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,282 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   20 Mns   2.14 mph
1,282 ft AEG
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Jolly stroll at noon with cloudy weather!
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Oct 02 2005
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 02 2005
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking4.00 Miles 200 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   3 Hrs      1.33 mph
200 ft AEG
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This was my first time on this trail. And my dog's first time in water. What a classic hike!
Lots of people, but understandably so. There's a little for everyone. We probably passed someone every couple of minutes, but there were no crowds anywhere.
The air was almost cool when clouds blocked the sunlight and the water was quite chilly. After my puppy's first swim lesson, he seemed a little hesitant to go back in. Lots of other dogs around.
A very few trees had started to change color but best wait a little while for the true colors of fall to hit those maples and oaks! The ferns in the meadows have almost all turned brown.
We saw fuzzy gold and black caterpillars here and there. Also a water snake (under the water!). See pictures. Not to scare anyone with this natural history observation! Also bizarre holes (wild pigs? wait, no... gophers?) digging at the roots of some trees. No sign of the buggers themselves though.
Great getaway hike.
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Sep 18 2005
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
West Clear Creek Trail #17Camp Verde, AZ
West Clear Creek Trail #17
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 18 2005
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking6.00 Miles 2,822 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   4 Hrs      4 Secs1.50 mph
2,822 ft AEG
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Headed out with a small but cheerful group to get to some cool water! We intended to hike from Bald Hill down to the stream and continue upstream. We started a little late though (from FR214, the sharp bend in the road has a giant arrow pointing left, and then the rough 4WD road has a sign inside a bush on the right soon after), missing that sign and continuing to enjoy a 4WD tour of the rim. We thought about doing the lower part of the creek at that point, but the prospect of solitude and a good workout (and the "beer party" descriptions of the lower part) kept us with our original plan. The rim woodland had these wonderful small yellow flowers carpeting all of the areas around the trees. (I hope it wasn't some alien invasive!)
In any case, we did the butt-kicking hike down into the canyon from Bald Hill. Beautiful views and no one around. We kept our eyes on the prize but also on our footing as the trail was really loose in places! I think we took about 1 3/4 hours going down.
We couldn't seem to find where the official trail headed down into the creek, and we could hear it and see it and it was so enticing we ended up finding a seasonal runoff point to get down (bushwack) to the water. I think that the access point was further downstream, but with that cool beautiful water calling to us, we were impatient!
As it was late by this time, we did some splish-splashing in the creek, relaxing (admittedly my) wobbly legs in the water and had lunch. Water was pretty cold!
The hike out was a challenge for sure, after such a short rest. At least different muscle groups seemed to be required to go uphill. The rim hovered above ("do we really have to get up THERE?"), seeming to be just out of reach until the final pull after a turn to the left. I think we took about 2 hours to go back uphill.
Great hike, but get there early if you are not in super shape and want to have some quality decompression time with the creek.
If you don't have 4WD, a car with pretty good clearance (AWD would help) could get down 214, but not down the rocky road. Don't quote me on that though as we were in a truck. You could mountain bike in from the little lot and park them at the top. A topo map probably would have told us more accurately where the turn-off was from the road, and the access point to the creek. Next time!
Happy exploring!
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Aug 07 2005
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45 female
 Joined Aug 07 2005
 Santa Barbara, C
Bob Bear Trail #18 - Fossil CreekCamp Verde, AZ
Bob Bear Trail #18 - Fossil Creek
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 07 2005
Pua • Triplogs 20
Hiking3.00 Miles 1,391 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   3 Hrs      1.00 mph
1,391 ft AEG
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Well, following the advice of an article in our reputable newspaper (hint, initials A.R.), two friends and I headed up to do this hike. I hadn't checked this site first. The article pointed us to the first lot (for the flume trail, going upstream). Lot was closed and blockaded as of 7/15/05, five days BEFORE the article was published.
Quick moral- follow the directions on this site!
We made the best of the situation, pulled up to the next pull-off on the left, made our way down to the stream and did some really fun very off-trail creek following uphill. We could see the flume up on the hillside above us.
Note: I'm not sure if this was allowed or not!
Lots of swim spots, beautiful water. ZERO PEOPLE. One pair of abandoned blue jeans. We didn't see the owner.
Great quartz intrusions in the rocks and neat rocks all around.
At about 2pm we heard thunder booming upstream. As anyone knows, it was time to leave.
We decided to follow the FR up to Strawberry. Just after we dodged the large tarantula crossing the road, we spotted the actual trailhead.
Next time!
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Jul 03 2005
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45 female
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 Santa Barbara, C
Schultz Creek Trail #152Flagstaff, AZ
Schultz Creek Trail #152
Flagstaff, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Jul 03 2005
Pua • Triplogs 20
Mtn Biking3.50 Miles 600 AEG
Mtn Biking3.50 Miles      20 Mns   10.50 mph
600 ft AEG
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Made a very fun swoopy one-way mountain bike ride down. Surprised by one DIRT bike coming up the trail but all in all, a fun time. It was fun to bike but I wouldn't go back with the express purpose of hiking on this trail. There are many others to do.
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