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Jan 21 2007
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 Joined Oct 18 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Superstition Peak 5057 - CarneyPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Peak 5057 - Carney
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 21 2007
LT Walker • Triplogs 2
Hiking6.60 Miles 3,408 AEG
Hiking6.60 Miles1 Day   5 Hrs   30 Mns   
3,408 ft AEG
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This was my second hike to the hoodoos at the top of Superstition Mt. This is normally a very challenging hike, but add to it a sudden change in weather, to make this even more fun. When my hiking partner and I got to the top of the Mt. there was patchy snow on the ground, the temp was in the low 40's, a strong wind and visibility was poor, so we decided to head right back down. We hadn't gone 15 minutes and it started to snow and you could see the fog roll into the canyon. As we worked our way back to the saddle above Siphon Draw it continued to snow harder and the trail was getting very wet and slick, slowing our decent. The snow was starting to accumulate and I was starting to think I was back in Michigan instead of 3000 feet above the desert floor. Just below the saddle I took the attached picture. By the time we got to the Draw it was so wet and slippery that we had to slide down on our butts holding small rocks in our hands to drag for some traction in slowing our slide. Because this added another dimension this hike it made it fun, but we were soaked and cold by the time we got back to the car.
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Oct 20 2006
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 Joined Oct 18 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Hackberry Spring LoopPhoenix, AZ
Hackberry Spring Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 20 2006
LT Walker • Triplogs 2
Hiking6.00 Miles 462 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.00 mph
462 ft AEG
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This is my first post on HAZ, I have been hiking in AZ for going on five years. The thing I like the most about the Superstitution MT's is that you can combine trails or just wander. This morning was a beautiful morning for a hike it was in the upper 50's when I got to the TH at 6AM. I started at the 1st water parking lot and headed toward 2nd water hiked south on Black Mesa trail and went south for about a mile. Came to an open high point where I was in a Cholla field with Saguaro's lining both sides of the canyon and a nice view of Weaver's Needle. Here was a good spot to watch the sun come over the ridge line. After a short break I headed back to 2nd water and then took the trail to Hackberry Springs coming out at the Horse lot. This hike is about 25 miles from home and I was back at the house by 11am.
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