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Sep 10 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Smith Ravine Trail #297Prescott, AZ
Smith Ravine Trail #297
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 10 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking6.40 Miles 1,176 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles
1,176 ft AEG
 no routes
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Whereas my last trail was exposed and overgrown, this was shady and well-maintained. First time on this trail and it’s easily in my top 10 in AZ. Weather and crowds cooperated for a perfect day with the pup. Especially enjoyed the view looking North from Smith Ravine.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Aug 27 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Aspen Draw-Mint Spring Loop, AZ 
Aspen Draw-Mint Spring Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Aug 27 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking8.70 Miles 1,885 AEG
Hiking8.70 Miles
1,885 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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The ongoing joke with Blair and I is that we always seem to pick the wrong trails when we hike together. Today was no exception. After breaking camp at Spencer Canyon Campground, we decided to get back on Aspen Draw since I spoke so highly of it. That part was fine. But then we decided to take Mint Spring back around to Summerhaven. So much for beating the heat: That trail is completely exposed and overgrown. Plus it passed right through the Wilderness of Rocks and left us yearning to stay in that area instead. Finally made it to town around 4 and rewarded ourselves with a great meal at Sawmill Run. Then we waddled back to the cars for a quick beer before parting ways. That leg was actually very nice, as it was back in the trees and we got a light rain.

Wrapped the trip up by taking the Control Road down through Oracle. Although it's rated high clearance 2WD, the first 7 miles from the top is pretty rough and washed-out from the rains. I'd say one brief section is 4WD, at least if you're alone. Great drive overall, though. Beats driving through town.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Aug 26 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Aspen Draw Trail #423Tucson, AZ
Aspen Draw Trail #423
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 26 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking3.50 Miles 1,117 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles
1,117 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
Needed a heat-beater with the dog, so I invited my college roommate to join up around Lemmon for a quick camp/hike. Meia and I got there first so I borrowed this trail idea from Preston. Started at the ski area parking lot and swam to the top by about 4:45. The cool breeze dried me off pretty quickly. Amazingly serene at the lift, which had stopped running for the day. Chatted with a dad and his daughter who walked over from the observatory. Very nice conversation with good people. Love good hiker camaraderie.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Aug 18 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Dike Trail #1389South, CO
Dike Trail #1389
South, CO
Hiking avatar Aug 18 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking2.59 Miles 789 AEG
Hiking2.59 Miles
789 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Spent the night at Trinidad Lake State Park and woke to breakfast with a beautiful lake view. Spent a little time exploring Trinidad and made the decision to take the long route back to Denver and hike at a higher elevation. Have to admit that I found this area more appealing than Trinidad and I fantasized about living here and hiking/snowshoeing my life away. But for now, I just did a quick climb to a stunning view. Great trail. Wish I'd had time to finish it.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Aug 17 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Garden of the GodsSouth Central, CO
Garden of the Gods
South Central, CO
Hiking avatar Aug 17 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking2.50 Miles 370 AEG
Hiking2.50 Miles
370 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Beautiful break enroute to Trinidad. Meandered around the Central Garden area and found good shade and solitude on part of the trail. Very peaceful.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Aug 13 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
See Canyon Trail #184Payson, AZ
See Canyon Trail #184
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 13 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking3.90 Miles 650 AEG
Hiking3.90 Miles
650 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took advantage of a rare window to camp with Macy before taking her to NAU. She, Meia and I camped above Horton creek Friday night. As expected, Horton was already a zoo by 9am so we skipped it for See Canyon (take that, Instagram). Grossly humid out so we just went to the spring, which we had largely to ourselves. Great temps and shade there and on the return hike. A really good Thai lunch in Payson wrapped-up a perfect trip!
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
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Jul 31 2022
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 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Shiloh Regional Park, CA 
Shiloh Regional Park, CA
 
Hiking avatar Jul 31 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking3.90 Miles 680 AEG
Hiking3.90 Miles
680 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Quick hike in a NorCal wooded gem with Cameron, Stephanie and Sam. Great shade, wine country views, and ancient oaks. Saw several deer on the trail. Good way to earn brunch.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jul 19 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Abineau - Bear Jaw LoopFlagstaff, AZ
Abineau - Bear Jaw Loop
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 19 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking8.50 Miles 2,071 AEG
Hiking8.50 Miles
2,071 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Beautiful, unburnt trail with lots of solitude (albeit midweek). Started with the Abineau side and had the eerily peaceful company of a hermit thrush on the way up. Saw only one other party the whole day and made it back to the car just as the skies opened up. Was 45 degrees cooler than Gilbert when I left. May this trail never have the same fate as Weatherford…
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jul 04 2022
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 Guides 1
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 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Kit Carson Park trail run, CA 
Kit Carson Park trail run, CA
 
Run/Jog avatar Jul 04 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Run/Jog3.50 Miles 300 AEG
Run/Jog3.50 Miles
300 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Early morning heat-beater/alcohol-burner in Escondido.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jun 23 2022
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 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Saguaro Lake SUP, AZ 
Saguaro Lake SUP, AZ
 
Paddleboarding avatar Jun 23 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Paddleboarding1.50 Miles
Paddleboarding1.50 Miles
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1st trip
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An impromptu, post-work, storm-chasing getaway. Dropped in at Butcher Jones and just tooled around for a while enjoying the cool breeze, birdsong, and scenic views.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jun 17 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Flag Urban Trail System Walk, AZ 
Flag Urban Trail System Walk, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 17 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking4.00 Miles 400 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
400 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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The original plan was to hike Weatherford Trail but the Pipeline Fire put a stop to that. And everything else around Flag was closed due to fire danger (which I'm totally fine with). But you can do a lot worse than a long dog walk on the FUTS. No complaints here.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jun 10 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
East Clear Creek Winslow SUP/Climbing, AZ 
East Clear Creek Winslow SUP/Climbing, AZ
 
Car Camping avatar Jun 10 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Car Camping6.00 Miles
Car Camping6.00 Miles
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1st trip
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Hands down the best place I've paddled so far. Beautiful cliff walls, clear water, solitude, and adventure. You'd never know this treasure is hiding just outside of Winslow. Sam and I left Mesa at 4:30p on Thursday and dry camped on the Rim. We were at the Flatbed Ford Cafe by 9am and on the water by 11am. Every bend in the canyon/river held something new. Did some deep water solo climbing on the return just to be sure we earned our brunch/beer/dinner. I'll be back here for sure.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Jun 03 2022
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 Guides 1
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 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Granite Reef SUP, AZ 
Granite Reef SUP, AZ
 
Paddleboarding avatar Jun 03 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Paddleboarding3.00 Miles
Paddleboarding3.00 Miles
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I wanted exercise and I got it. Thanks to John and Tim for being good sports while the current provided a nice treadmill.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
May 27 2022
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Salt River Paddle- 4 to dam, AZ 
Salt River Paddle- 4 to dam, AZ
 
Paddleboarding avatar May 27 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Paddleboarding6.00 Miles
Paddleboarding6.00 Miles
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Showing my dad and brother how we beat the heat out here. After figuring out the challenging shuttling logistics and SUP inflation, we finally got on the water at 11 with two kayaks and two SUPs. We were on the water way longer than I expected, but no one was complaining!
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
May 20 2022
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Salt River Paddle - Bridge to Dam, AZ 
Salt River Paddle - Bridge to Dam, AZ
 
Paddleboarding avatar May 20 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Paddleboarding6.00 Miles
Paddleboarding6.00 Miles
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Kicking off the paddle season with John and Tim.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
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May 13 2022
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Granite Reef SUP, AZ 
Granite Reef SUP, AZ
 
Paddleboarding avatar May 13 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Paddleboarding3.00 Miles
Paddleboarding3.00 Miles
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Exercise paddle to the wall with Tom, followed by beverage float back to the dam...
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
May 06 2022
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Pass Mountain - Meridian TH to Saddle, AZ 
Pass Mountain - Meridian TH to Saddle, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 06 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking4.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
800 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Another quick heat-beater with John.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Apr 29 2022
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 Guides 1
 Routes 5
 Photos 656
 Triplogs 512

44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Pass Mountain - Meridian TH to Saddle, AZ 
Pass Mountain - Meridian TH to Saddle, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 29 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking4.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
800 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Quick solo hike.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Apr 14 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Copper Mtn Points - Lower/UpperGlobe, AZ
Copper Mtn Points - Lower/Upper
Globe, AZ
Car Camping avatar Apr 14 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Car Camping8.00 Miles
Car Camping8.00 Miles3 Days         
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Chapman
Gary Williams
PrestonSands
Great weekend camp/hike adventure driven primarily by great photosets on the HAZ home page. The motley crew included Gary, Chris P, John and Zane, Preston, and Meia and me. A lot had changed since those photosets with fires and flooding, but we found a nice spot not too far from the Lower Points.

Being restless, we half-attempted the Lower Points ruins on day one. If you take one thing from this triplog, it should be to heed Grasshopper's advice here: [ photo ] . Unfortunately, I didn't do enough homework beforehand and took that route. I feel fortunate to not have broken a leg at best, as it is extremely unstable. Short story is that by the time I got above the scree I just wanted to get back down safely and aborted the ruins. Foolish.

Day 2 was driving/hiking to Dupont Cabin. (John - sincere apologies for not voicing concerns for your vehicle sooner. Glad it all worked out...). Beautiful and peaceful cabin with no others to ruin the solitude. Then back down the hill for much deserved cocktails and dinner. Gary is always good for great beverages!

Woke up a touch hungover and hit the road to be home before Easter. We finally saw another party on the way out, and even then it was brief. Glad we were able to wedge this trip in before the holiday!
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
Apr 08 2022
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44 male
 Joined Jul 20 2007
 Gilbert, AZ
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge (partial), AZ 
Hidden Valley via Guadalupe Ridge (partial), AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 08 2022
jtaylor • Triplogs 512
Hiking5.70 Miles 1,054 AEG
Hiking5.70 Miles
1,054 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners partners
Chapman
Beautiful morning on the ridge. A little warm but a breeze softened things. Lots of bird life including tons of hummingbirds (hitting the ocotillo blossoms) and a red tailed hawk soaring beneath us.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Only noted the ocotillo in bloom.
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“...wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.”
-Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
 
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