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Oct 31 2014
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Icehouse Canyon Trail #198Globe, AZ
Icehouse Canyon Trail #198
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 31 2014
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking6.50 Miles 1,938 AEG
Hiking6.50 Miles   5 Hrs      1.30 mph
1,938 ft AEG
 no routes
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Ice House, Telephone, Sixshooter loop. A gorgeous day.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial
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May 26 2014
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
North Fork East Fork Black River, AZ 
North Fork East Fork Black River, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 26 2014
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking8.35 Miles 811 AEG
Hiking8.35 Miles   5 Hrs      1.67 mph
811 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We parked at Crosby Crossing and walked downstream about 5 miles until dead fall made walking along the creek difficult. Bushwhacked out of the canyon and cross country back to the car. Saw an antelope, three elk, a great blue heron, 2 hawk pairs (probably Cooper's), mallards too numerous to count but no other people. It was a gorgeous day.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Pronghorn
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Apr 19 2014
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
PFNP - the New Lands - Red Basin Clam Beds, AZ 
PFNP - the New Lands - Red Basin Clam Beds, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 19 2014
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
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This newly opened area is east of Blue Mesa and is accessed by a 2-mile walk from Blue Mesa Road. Permits are not required, and directions should be available from both visitor centers. The official handout is helpful, but don't trust the GPS coordinates - some work and some don't. E.G. the vee gate in the fence that separates old from new lands is actually at N 34 56.045, W 109 44.271.
 Geology
 Geology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Petrified Wood
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Apr 18 2014
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
PFNP - the New Lands - Devil's Playground, AZ 
PFNP - the New Lands - Devil's Playground, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 18 2014
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking
Hiking
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Partners none no partners
The Devil's Playground is not part of the "new lands" that opened April 1, but the road that accesses it is. It's still a 2-mile, relatively level walk from the parking area, but that beats 5 or 6 miles from Lacey Point. A permit is required for use of the road. The good news: Permits are free. The bad: Only 4 are available per month, and we scored the last one for April. Permits are issued at the north visitor center on a walk in, first come first served basis. Folks at the information counter were clueless to vague to somewhat knowledgeable (in their defense: Most are part-time volunteers, and the opening of the new lands is a work in progress); so ask for a ranger if you aren't getting definite answers.
 Geology
 Geology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Petrified Wood
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Windmill
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Pilot Rock
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Nov 09 2013
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Jasper Forest PFNP, AZ 
Jasper Forest PFNP, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 09 2013
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
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Investigating a derelict road, we found two bridges and many really large logs. A gorgeous day in PFNP.
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Jul 15 2013
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Upper Grant Creek Trail #65 - Blue RangeAlpine, AZ
Upper Grant Creek Trail #65 - Blue Range
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 15 2013
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking13.20 Miles 1,962 AEG
Hiking13.20 Miles   7 Hrs      1.89 mph
1,962 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Trail crew finished in here last week - their shelter is still setup at the cabin, but the work is finished - and conditions are prime, or as prime as they ever will be. There's new deadfall on the trail already. It's a wildflower and butterfly circus down there right, and if this is on your bucket list, go now. Abundant poison ivy beginning about 2 miles from the top end.
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Aug 21 2011
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
South Fork/Bill Riley Loop, AZ 
South Fork/Bill Riley Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 21 2011
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking7.75 Miles 980 AEG
Hiking7.75 Miles   6 Hrs      1.29 mph
980 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
The White Mountains are (mostly) open for business. The results of the Wallow Fire are heartbreaking and breathtaking.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fireweed
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Cumulonimbus
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Wildflowers Observation Extreme
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Nov 07 2009
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Sawmill Trail #39Alpine, AZ
Sawmill Trail #39
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 07 2009
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking13.95 Miles 3,295 AEG
Hiking13.95 Miles   8 Hrs      1.74 mph
3,295 ft AEG
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Largo Trail #51
Lanphier Trail #52
Partners none no partners
Arrived at Lanphier trailhead about 9 AM and found parking lot full of trucks and horse trailers: hunters. Walked down FR 281 (Blue River Road) nearly 2 miles to Sawmill trailhead and began ascent of Bear Mountain about 10 AM. Encountered 2 hunters - opening day of mule deer season, they said. Near top of Telephone Ridge we heard 3 shots, not far away, in span of a few minutes. That was the only gunfire we heard all day. Shortly thereafter a large group of white tail deer crossed the trail ahead of us. Arrived at lookout tower shortly after 1 PM and rested awhile enjoying solitude. Down WS Lake trail to Largo trail. Maples around Maple Spring must have been brillant a week or so ago, now most leaves are on the ground. Still, would have enjoyed hanging out there a bit to do some photos, but a hunter had the spring staked out and was acting territorial. On to Lanphier trail then back to trailhead after 4 PM. An absolutely gorgeous day, and except for the three hunters we saw no other people.
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Sep 19 2008
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Kane Ranch Weekend, AZ 
Kane Ranch Weekend, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 19 2008
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking
Hiking
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Partners none no partners
The Grand Canyon Trust invited a fortunate few to spend a weekend at their Kane Ranch headquarters in House Rock Valley. We hiked Saddle Mountain to the saddle and gazed into the Nankoweep drainage; hiked Cathedral Wash and swam in the river; and enjoyed spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Grand Canyon National Park  House Rock Valley  Nankoweap Canyon
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Sep 18 2008
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Snake Gulch to Table RockNorthwest, AZ
Snake Gulch to Table Rock
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 18 2008
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking14.50 Miles 670 AEG
Hiking14.50 Miles   8 Hrs      1.81 mph
670 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
Distance from trailhead to Table Rock is about seven miles. Not a square inch of shade anywhere along the way. Big panel is on north (upstream) side of Table Rock. We were disappointed by the amount of vandalism to the various art sites. Big panel appears to have been spared so far.
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Moon
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Aug 17 2008
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Hall Creek/West Baldy Loop, AZ 
Hall Creek/West Baldy Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 17 2008
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking12.80 Miles 1,934 AEG
Hiking12.80 Miles   7 Hrs   30 Mns   1.71 mph
1,934 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We've lived in the White Mountains since 1978, and I believe I've never seen the country so green. This was an outstanding hike. When we couldn't locate the game track we intended to follow, we found another that was even better. Eventually we wandered into two little meadows above 10,000 feet with magnificent views toward the east and Escudilla. One of these we had visited years ago and had searched unsuccessfully for it ever since. As rain clouds gathered, we set a course for the West Baldy Trail and entered a small clearing as a mountain lion exited stage left about fifty feet away. It was our first and a real thrill. We walked in gentle rain for a few miles, and encountered two other hikers with a chagrined dog in a yellow slicker, but the sky was clearing before we reached Benny Creek. We jumped a large group of bedded elk near there and saw antelope on the drive home.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fly Agaric Mushroom
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Aug 02 2008
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Gobbler Point TrailAlpine, AZ
Gobbler Point Trail
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 02 2008
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking7.50 Miles 2,070 AEG
Hiking7.50 Miles   6 Hrs      1.25 mph
2,070 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
The road to the trailhead from FR 25 was dozed recently and is in best condition I've ever seen. The trail itself is good down to the point where it decends into the bottom of the draw. From there recent deadfall becomes a real nuisance. This is also poison ivy central. At the creek we went downstream, planning to stop at reservation boundary. It is so obscure, we completely missed it and trespassed half a mile onto San Carlos. We discovered our mistake on the return when we encountered a sign welcoming us to the national forest. Went upstream to the fish barrier dam and a ways beyond. Brush along the creek so thick it's difficult to see the stream. Gathering dark clouds encouraged us to cut our hike short, and we walked in gentle rain half way back to car. Saw turkeys on the drive in and one other hiker on the trail. It was a tougher hike than we anticipated.
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Aug 01 2008
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Escudilla TrailAlpine, AZ
Escudilla Trail
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 01 2008
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking9.70 Miles 2,045 AEG
Hiking9.70 Miles   6 Hrs      1.62 mph
2,045 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Up Government Trail and down Escudilla. We encounter twelve other people, just one dog and no wildlife on the trail. An absolutely gorgeous day.
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Jun 01 2008
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Wahl Knoll/South Fork Loop, AZ 
Wahl Knoll/South Fork Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 01 2008
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking10.10 Miles
Hiking10.10 Miles   6 Hrs      1.68 mph
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
From the northeast base of Wahl Knoll, we followed Nameless draw 3 miles to South Fork of Little Colorado River. Never an easy route, much new deadfall made very slow going. Near the confluence of Nameless creek and South Fork we found a derelict infrared activated camera tied to a tree. No identifying markings. Proceeding up South Fork, we encountered the remains of a bull elk. Upon reaching FR409, we abandoned our plan to complete the loop across the top of Wahl Knoll - companion was growing a blister and the afternoon was growing late - and followed the road back to our car. Another gorgeous day in the White Mountains.
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Nov 24 2007
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Escudilla TrailAlpine, AZ
Escudilla Trail
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 24 2007
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking9.30 Miles
Hiking9.30 Miles   4 Hrs   30 Mns   2.07 mph
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We hiked a loop comprising a couple miles of FR 56, Escudilla Trail #308 and Government Trail #119. The last is in very good shape, for an unmaintained trail, with only a couple deadfalls to cross.
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fire Lookout Structures
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Oct 20 2007
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Wahl Knoll to Greer and Back, AZ 
Wahl Knoll to Greer and Back, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 20 2007
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking21.90 Miles
Hiking21.90 Miles   12 Hrs   30 Mns   1.75 mph
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Saturday morning we left our car at the northeast base of Wahl Knoll and walked, generally, west and south over the knoll, across South Fork of Little Colorado River, over Pool Knoll to the East Fork. Wind on the prairie was quite strong but warm and the air was crystal clear. We continued on to the West Fork and followed it down to Greer, where we overnighted at one of the local inns. Sunday morning we headed directly east in lighter but much cooler wind. At the South Fork we turned downstream and walked a few miles along the creek through country we previously thought too brushy for hiking. Finally, we ascended a nameless canyon back to our car. Despite the breeze, we enjoyed a wonderful weekend.
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Oct 13 2007
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Hall Creek, AZ 
Hall Creek, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 13 2007
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking9.65 Miles
Hiking9.65 Miles   5 Hrs      1.93 mph
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We started from the rest area where SR 273 is still closed for construction and walked west into the forest. Ascended the ridge behind Slade Ranch to a meadow at 10,000 feet where one of our favorite trees - a very entish Doug fir - resides. Fangorn is showing his age but hanging in, and we paid our respects and got out as the wind was really howling through there. We descended to Hall Creek and followed it back to the road, then crossed to Boardshack Knoll. Aspens here are past their peak but still the best we've seen this season. Returned to the car past White Mountain Reservoir in a chill, biting wind. All in all, a wonderful day.
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Sep 30 2007
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Black Forest, AZ 
Black Forest, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 30 2007
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking7.80 Miles
Hiking7.80 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   1.42 mph
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1st trip
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Partners none no partners
From Chinde Point we walked down to Lithodendron Wash, crossed it and ascended to Black Forest. Meandered for several hours and returned to car by a more direct route. It was a gorgeous day - really too nice as photos would have benefitted from some clouds - and we acquired our first sunburns of the season.
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Sep 29 2007
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
East Fork/West Fork Loop, AZ 
East Fork/West Fork Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2007
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking10.20 Miles
Hiking10.20 Miles   5 Hrs      2.04 mph
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1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Walked up the East Fork Trail about five miles, then cross country to the West Fork Trail and down it to just north of Potatoe (sic) Hollow where we bushwhacked back to our car. Weather was crappy - high sustained winds and intermittent showers - but most of the route is in timber, so it was tolerable. Very little color in the aspens except near Sheep Crossing, where the leaves seem to change earlier than elsewhere. We passed through some areas of completely bare trees where the leaves appeared to have just faded and fallen. Near the southern end of the West Fork Trail we noticed an old garbage dump in the woods, perhaps left from the time when there was a camp ground along the creek at Sheep Crossing.
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Aug 26 2007
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 Guides 12
 Routes 9
 Photos 1,291
 Triplogs 58

78 male
 Joined Aug 26 2002
 Lakeside, AZ
Greer to South Fork & Back, AZ 
Greer to South Fork & Back, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 26 2007
conform6073 • Triplogs 58
Hiking9.00 Miles
Hiking9.00 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   1.64 mph
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We parked near the end of FR 245 (County Road 1126) and ascended a nameless draw to the bench that divides Little Colorado River's main and South Fork drainages. Walking south to Hay Lake, I punctured my leg crossing a fence and bled like the proverbial stuck pig for several minutes (no photo available). Bleeding stanched, we proceded east to the South Fork and wandered down stream a mile or so until the canyon narrowed and sides became quite steep. We climbed out to the west and investigated young aspen groves where we had discovered abundant mushrooms last September. What a difference a year makes. We saw a young elk with deformed antlers but no other hikers.
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 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Garter Snake
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