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Jan 10 2010
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51 male
 Joined Jan 13 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281Phoenix, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 10 2010
DougBaer • Triplogs 2
Hiking3.20 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   1 Hour   43 Mns   1.86 mph
800 ft AEG
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Took the kids (6 and 9) and they did great, although a little tired by the time we hit the parking lot. Pretty crowded, as this trail usually is, but a lot more dogs than usual. Watch out for the bees that hang out in the cave.

The day was clear and windy on the way up (58 mins). We could see the buildings of downtown Phoenix. The wind died down for the return trip (45 mins) and it was really pleasant.

I've got to go back alone to see what the trail beyond the cave is all about. I don't think the rock wall is something the kids can do until they're a little older.
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Oct 17 2009
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51 male
 Joined Jan 13 2006
 Mesa, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 17 2009
DougBaer • Triplogs 2
Hiking4.00 Miles 200 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.00 mph
200 ft AEG
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Got up EARLY to make the drive from Mesa to the trailhead by 7:30am in order to get parking. We got the last space. Temperature in the shade was cold, but in the sun it was nice. This is the time of year to go to get pictures of trees with colored leaves -- spectacular red, pink, yellow and orange leaves on many trees. If you're looking for the most color ones, hike in at least 1.5-2 miles. The kids went on this one and we enjoyed a casual pace, stopping periodically to let Mom take photos.
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average hiking speed 1.43 mph

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