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Mar 19 2006
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47 male
 Joined Nov 08 2005
 Queen Creek, AZ
First Water Upper Creek LoopPhoenix, AZ
First Water Upper Creek Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 19 2006
jj28 • Triplogs 5
Hiking7.20 Miles 710 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   5 Hrs      1.44 mph
710 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Mar 12 2006
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 5

47 male
 Joined Nov 08 2005
 Queen Creek, AZ
Massacre FallsPhoenix, AZ
Massacre Falls
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2006
jj28 • Triplogs 5
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,102 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.00 mph
1,102 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Dec 30 2005
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 5

47 male
 Joined Nov 08 2005
 Queen Creek, AZ
La Barge Lowest LoopPhoenix, AZ
La Barge Lowest Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 30 2005
jj28 • Triplogs 5
Hiking7.00 Miles 925 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   1.50 mph
925 ft AEG
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1st trip
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I wasn't really sure which hike to log this under. So I went with the lowest loop. I started off on the Boulder Canyon trail. It kind of reminds me of a roller coaster. You go up and up and up then gradually descend down into the canyon. Once at the crossing of Labarge creek instead of following the trail, I started up the creek bed towards Labarge Canyon. From there its mostly rock hopping. Not to many big boulders to contend with but they are there. Its nothing like Going to Peters Cave. The canyon itself is very neat. It zig zags a little ways thru some decent narrows before it opens up again. I have seen Labarge creek when it was running and all I can say is "little river"! I could only imagine how much more interesting this canyon is when there is some real water running thru it. I ate some lunch here and headed back down the creek bed. Instead of going back up the trail I decided to hike the creek bed back to the marina. There is some more narrows north of the trail although there is some mandatory bushwacking involved. I could not believe the jungle you have to walk thru. The foliage was nice though. Once I arrived at the point were the lake comes into the canyon I had to back track to my escape route out of the canyon. This is where it gets sketchy. I could not find a trail out of here so I climbed a short but rather steep hill. Once on the hill I got my bearings and saw Canyon lake. From there it was a little bushwacking until I found the trail again. In retrospect there were some nice narrows and Labarge Canyon is a neat little place but It will take me awhile to want to come back.
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Dec 26 2005
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 Triplogs 5

47 male
 Joined Nov 08 2005
 Queen Creek, AZ
Peter's CavePhoenix, AZ
Peter's Cave
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 26 2005
jj28 • Triplogs 5
Hiking6.00 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.71 mph
500 ft AEG
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1st trip
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I did this hike not so much for the cave but for the canyoneering experience. I started out going down into the Tortilla creek bed. I saw a canyon going towards the east that got my attention. I thought to myself, forget about the cave I am going to check out this canyon. I passed the turnoff for the cave and went up into the canyon along side the Apache trail. The canyon was nice and narrow for a little while but quickly opened back up and got boring. With that being said I turned back around and started up towards my original plan. The hike was rather slow going. A lot of rock hopping was required. The entrance into the canyon could easily be missed. This is where the fun started. The huge boulders were very fun to negotiate. Once out of the boulders, you come to a spot that is solid granite for awhile. This was a welcome relief to my feet because it was so much easier to walk on then the many rocks and the boulders. This soon changed as the rock hopping came back into play. This is were I started to think to myself am I actually going the right way. I didn't see a cave and I was really anticipating more narrow of a canyon. Then I came to a bend and everything feel into place. I saw the canyon starting to narrow. The rock walls on the side started getting higher and then I saw the cave. This is a very beautiful area. I really don't think this canyon is very interesting until you actually get to the cave. Once in the cave I could not help but notice, though it felt like you were miles from anywhere, there is a major flight pattern right above you that takes away from the wilderness experience. I could only imagine the canyon gets better after the cave. If anyone has hiked past this point please let me know how it is. I wanted to go farther but I am still sore from Flatiron. I tacked on more miles then needed with my side trip into the other canyon and not taking the shortcuts, Which by all means take. You are not missing a thing!
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Dec 23 2005
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47 male
 Joined Nov 08 2005
 Queen Creek, AZ
Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 23 2005
jj28 • Triplogs 5
Hiking5.40 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   6 Hrs   15 Mns   0.86 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Wow, what a hike. Bring a lot of water because you will need it. I hiked this trail in the lower 70s and still needed all the water I brought. This hike felt like it was going up the the whole way accept for a spot about 1/2 way up where you climb up a ridge and then go down into somewhat of a basin. Its very short lived as you continue your ascent rather quickly again. It really is a push to the top. The only saving grace is seeing Flatiron looming above you getting closer and closer. One of the more scenic parts of the hike is a waterfall that runs down into a granite wash. I would love to see this area after a good rain. At the very top of the trail there is a 10 foot section that has some exposure. Don't let this scare you. It is very easy to negotiate. The views from the top are amazing. Unlike most hikes I actually preferred going up as opposed to coming down. It just seemed easier. You could probably save a good mile and $5 bucks by parking in the residental area near the base of the mountain. Although I don't think that would make the residents to happy. I thought to myself coming down, some enterprising kids in that subdivision could make a bundle of money selling cold water to hikers passing the trailhead over to the houses. I must have been really thirsty! All and all it was worth all the effort to make it to the top. Great hike.
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