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Red Tanks Super Loop - Peralta TH

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Red Tanks Super Loop - Peralta TH

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 13 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	22.89 Miles	3,789 AEG

Hiking	22.89 Miles	10 Hrs 53 Mns	2.22 mph
	3,789 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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Dutchman Trail #104

Coffee Flat Trail #108

Red Tanks Trail #107

Bluff Springs Trail #235

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After rescheduling from last week due to weather, Kelly and I headed out to hike the Red Tanks Super Loop today. Got to Peralta while it was still dark. As we were getting ready, a familiar looking vehicle pulled into the lot, but I couldn't see the driver. Kelly and I headed out on Dutchman to do the loop counter-clockwise. After a little more than a mile, Wally showed up behind us. So I really did recognize the vehicle. His plan for the day also had him heading the same direction, so we were a trio for another five miles or so as we headed east on Coffee Flat.

After showing us a unique rock pile, Kelly and I continued on Coffee Flat while Wally headed out to his planned adventure. The area has seen some flooding, and we found it easier at times to stay in the creek bed instead of attempting to follow obliterated trail. Plenty of hopping over water and dodging occasional quicksand was involved.

We turned onto Red Tanks Trail, which has also seen some flooding. Again, we opted to stay in the creek bed in places. Some catclaw as we climbed up towards the divide, and the trail was pretty rough in places. Once over the divide, the trail improved. We had lunch near the Hoolie Bacon junction, then continued west. Once past the junction with Whiskey Springs Trail, the rest of Red Tanks trail was in good shape. I topped off my water somewhere along here, but if I die soon, it was because I didn't filter it.

South on Dutchman, then turned onto Bluff Springs Trail. From there, we had mostly shade as the sun dropped lower. Temps were more pleasant too. The final few miles went by quickly as we completed the loop, arriving back at the trailhead right at sunset. Great hike and nice to get some good mileage for the day! Plenty of water along the entire route.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] White Tailed Deer

Wildflowers Observation Light
Looks more like late February out there.

	Red Tanks Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Plenty of water

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Jan 11 2026

Mount Ord from Slate Creek TH

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Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Payson, AZ

Mount Ord from Slate Creek TH

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Jan 11 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	15.56 Miles	4,182 AEG

Hiking	15.56 Miles	6 Hrs 44 Mns	2.42 mph
	4,182 ft AEG	18 Mns Break

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Opted for Mt Ord with Janelle. Got started around sunrise and headed uphill from Slate Creek, which had no visible water. Uneventful hike up. Saw a lot of dried deer prints in the road. One toppled tree to skirt around at about the 2 mile mark. Oddly, a large geocache at about 3.5-4 miles, just sitting on the side of the road, full of junk and money. Saw some guys camping on the side of the road shortly above the intersection.

The road had some snow/ice starting about 1.5-2 miles from the summit. Generally easy to negotiate, but there were a few slippery spots. Above the closed gate, there was one long stretch of snow. Very windy all day. We sheltered next to one of the buildings at the summit and had a quick snack.

The descent was easy, with a few careful steps on the ice. Saw four other hikers on our way back down. Good workout.

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Jan 08 2026

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Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

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Ahwatukee, AZ

Gila - Bursera Canyon loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 08 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	3.80 Miles	805 AEG

Hiking	3.80 Miles	1 Hour 23 Mns	2.81 mph
	805 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Bursera Trail - South Mountain

Bursera Canyon

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Parked at Bursera trailhead and headed west on Gila. Tons of poppies on the east side of the saddle. Just before the saddle, Wyatt called to tell me he was sick and needing to leave school. Ugh, my planned 8 miles just got a lot shorter. At the saddle, I took the connector up to Bursera, west on Bursera, then down Bursera Canyon to complete a short loop. Nice temps and clouds, but too sunny by the finish.

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Jan 06 2026

Prospector Loop - South Mountain

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Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Lost - Gila loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 06 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	7.91 Miles	1,813 AEG

Hiking	7.91 Miles	3 Hrs 4 Mns	2.64 mph
	1,813 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Lost Ranch Mine Trail

Goat Hill via National West

Pyramid Trail - South Mountain

Pyramid to Goat Hill

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Nice morning for a workout hike now that winter break is over for both kids. Headed up Lost Ranch Mine. At National, made a quick stop on 2484, then headed east. Side trip to Goat Hill. New graffiti up there. The big boulder that fell on Natl a few months ago has now been fully pushed off the trail. Came down Gila/Pyramid.

Tried out a new pair of Mount to Coast T1 trail runners. I liked them quite a bit—comfortable, light, good grip. If the durability is good, they’ll become part of the frequent rotation.

Was supposed to be cloudy? I saw way too much sunlight. At least it was reasonably cool.

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Jan 04 2026

Helipad Trail - South Mountain

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Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Somo Oasis, AZ

Hiking		Jan 04 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	4.00 Miles	863 AEG

Hiking	4.00 Miles	1 Hour 58 Mns	2.11 mph
	863 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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I had recently seen a post on social media of an “oasis” on Somo. The poster was gatekeeping the location, but the two pics she posted online were enough for me to figure out the location via satellite with about a 95% confidence level I would be correct.

I brought Mike and Harlow with me since I knew it would be a short hike. Parked off Desert Broom, took the access to Desert Classic, then up Guadalupe Perimeter towards the Helipad. Once a top the ridge, I could immediately tell my guess was correct. Stayed east on GP to just past the east side of Tapestry Canyon, then down a good use trail to the “oasis”. Lots of palm trees, other trees, greenery, and several spots of standing water. I could not discern if there was a water source, or if this water had managed to last since the last rain.

After looking around, we retraced our steps out, although there are several different route options. Kind of a neat little location.

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Jan 03 2026

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Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

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Ahwatukee, AZ

Black Top Mesa

Black Mesa Loop - Superstition Mtns

Black Top Mesa

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Jan 03 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	12.88 Miles	2,347 AEG

Hiking	12.88 Miles	6 Hrs 6 Mns	2.31 mph
	2,347 ft AEG	31 Mns Break

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Dutchman Trail #104

Second Water Trail #236

Black Mesa Trail #241

Bull Pass Trail #129

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RedChrisB

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Chris was in town while traveling between CA and NM, so we made plans to hike today. Got started from First Water around 0730. East on Second Water, then south across Black Mesa.

Ran into an acquaintance (Shea) as we got onto Dutchman. Chatted for a moment, then continued in opposite directions. Headed up Bull Pass, which has seen some erosion, then up Black Top Mesa. Humid on the climb. Took a break at the top, then headed back down. Took Dutchman all the way back to the trailhead. The clouds for the final few miles were nice.

Lots of green out there. Great to see Chris again!

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Jan 02 2026

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Romero Canyon Trail #8

Romero Canyon Trail #8

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Jan 02 2026
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	15.04 Miles	4,258 AEG

Hiking	15.04 Miles	8 Hrs 49 Mns	1.99 mph
	4,258 ft AEG	1 Hour 16 Mns Break

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Mountain_Rat

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I made it into the park without any fights with whiny dorks. Matt and I got started around 0715 and headed up Romero. Cool, with some clouds and fog. Generally easy hiking. Felt kind of humid though.

We ate lunch at Romero Pass, then headed back downhill. Chatted with a backpacker for quite a while at one of the campsites.

Plenty of people around the pools and back to the trailhead. The New Years Resolution crowd was giving a go at exercising today. Maybe next time, some of them will decide to bring water.

Good hike. Always good to hike with Matt. Light traffic on the 10 back to Phoenix, which was nice.

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Dec 30 2025

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Triplogs 2,734

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Ahwatukee, AZ

Pusch Peak

Pusch Peak

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Dec 30 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	5.72 Miles	3,071 AEG

Hiking	5.72 Miles	5 Hrs 20 Mns	1.21 mph
	3,071 ft AEG	37 Mns Break

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Pusch's Flatiron

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Mountain_Rat

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For the record (and to refresh Matt’s memory), Matt texted me on Dec 22nd saying he wanted to hike Pusch before the end of the year. I said if he could wait til after Christmas, I could join him.

We got started around 0745. While it was windy when I left Phoenix this morning, there was no breeze in Oro Valley when we started, so it felt fairly warm. We turned off towards the flatiron, then Matt informed me the route he wanted to take up the ridge to reconnect with the main trail had some brush. Oh yes it did. Brushy, thorny, steep, loose offtrail. We did survive, and getting back to the main trail was a relief. Losing some elevation was a fun little treat too.

Once back on the main trail, we took our time for the final 1300’ climb to the summit. It was still so much easier than what we had done on the offtrail. Nice breeze at the summit, but the views were hazy from dust. Still good though.

The descent was straightforward, and mostly a matter of not falling. Lots of chatty hikers on the way down.

I’ve worn the Aku Rockets on a few hikes now, and have been overall quite impressed. Grip is incredible, I did not slide at all today, no matter the terrain. 10/10 for sure. I still have not worn them on wet surfaces, but dry surfaces are amazing. They are a stiffer shoe than my Solomons, but seemed a little more flexible today vs my first couple of hikes in them. For short, steep hikes, I’d rate the comfort an 8/10. The one longer hike I did in them was less comfortable, but I may try them again on a longer hike now that they feel a little more broken in. I do wear moleskin on the back of my heels since it seems like they might want to create a hotspot while hiking uphill. As long as I remember to cover my heels, it’s fine. I will probably get a pair to leave in Idaho for the steeper hikes up there. I still doubt they’d become my default for higher mileage hikes though.

Good to see Matt again, and a fun morning!

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Dec 28 2025

White Canyon Upper - SW Approach FR319

Guides 112
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Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Globe, AZ

White Canyon Upper - SW Approach FR319

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Dec 28 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	11.84 Miles	2,119 AEG

Hiking	11.84 Miles	6 Hrs 6 Mns	2.27 mph
	2,119 ft AEG	53 Mns Break

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White Canyon via Wood Canyon

White Canyon

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	The_Eagle

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I was invited to join Bruce and Denny’s 81st annual NYE hike, which did not take place on New Year’s Eve. The math also seemed a little off, because Denny is nowhere near that old, but he didn’t bother to show for the hike anyway. Bruce prepared us with a rough track I couldn’t even see (Joe, please get rid of the yellow as an option) and 500 waypoints named entirely from his imagination.

Three of us got to the trailhead 14 minutes ahead of schedule, thanks to Joe’s superior navigational skills, where we waited for Bruce to arrive with whatever hiking partners he picked up from a street corner or along the railroad tracks. Once everybody was assembled, we began our hike in pleasant temps in the low 40s.

Plenty of banter as we hiked along, mostly in washes, with occasional bypasses around water or pouroffs. Nice scenery as we made our way through the washes and rock formations. Lots to explore out there.

Bruce finally used the roll of tape I always carry in case he starts talking too much. I did murder one small cactus as a rock I was climbing up gave way and I stepped directly onto the cactus I was deliberately trying to avoid. Some brave souls enjoyed one of the deeper pools of water, although as soon as clothing started being shed, I wandered off to explore the landscape to the south.

While we were eating lunch, @The_Eagle -eye managed to spot a turtle climbing the rocks near us. I would never have noticed it otherwise. We crowded around the poor thing for a few minutes.

After lunch, temps had warmed considerably, and I whined a bit for the climbs back out. Joe pondered additions to the label database—either the fauna or culture category is going to suffer in the future.

Fun hike and area. Good to see everyone again.

Fauna

Fauna [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Sonoran Mud Turtle

Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
One cottonwood tree was lit up with fall color.

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

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Dec 26 2025

Helipad Trail - South Mountain

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Helipad Trail - South Mountain

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 26 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	4.06 Miles	716 AEG

Hiking	4.06 Miles	1 Hour 59 Mns	2.16 mph
	716 ft AEG	6 Mns Break

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Went up to the helipad with Harlow and Mike. Parked in the neighborhood, up Guadalupe Perimeter to the helipad, then east. Back west on Desert Classic to complete the loop.

Great clouds and a cool breeze. I think this might be the most aeg Mike has hiked since his surgery.

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Dec 23 2025

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Lost - Gila loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 23 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	7.76 Miles	1,750 AEG

Hiking	7.76 Miles	3 Hrs 14 Mns	2.53 mph
	1,750 ft AEG	10 Mns Break

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Lost Ranch Mine Trail

Pyramid Trail - South Mountain

Goat Hill via National West

Pyramid to Goat Hill

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Got started mid-afternoon. Warm. Up Lost Ranch Mine. Some of the recent rockfall/erosion has been cleaned up. Now the trail is its normal level of steep and rocky.

East on National. Gross air. Goat Hill. Nice breeze with clouds moving in. Came off the east side of the Goat Hill summit. Way too overgrown, spent some time picking sharp vegetation out of my socks. Down Pyramid/Gila. A few raindrops in the final half mile and on the drive home. Good workout.

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Dec 21 2025

Mount Kimball via Pima Canyon Trail

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Mount Kimball via Pima Canyon Trail

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Dec 21 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	14.61 Miles	4,916 AEG

Hiking	14.61 Miles	9 Hrs 14 Mns	1.76 mph
	4,916 ft AEG	56 Mns Break

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Pima Canyon Trail #62

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danielac

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Daniela and I opted for Kimball today to get a good hike in before Christmas. Got to the trailhead a little after 0630 and headed up Pima Canyon. Took our time on the ascent. First three miles were easy, then progressively steeper and rougher. Noticed a few new, well placed, switchbacks near the top of the canyon.

Had the summit to ourselves, where we ate lunch. The descent felt longer than seven miles. A helicopter was flying back and forth over the ridge as we headed down the canyon. It hovered over us long enough that I actually checked my InReach and phone to make sure I hadn’t accidentally triggered any sort of SOS. Hopefully they found whoever was in need of assistance.

Oddly enough, when I was on Kimball this past May, we had a few snow flurries, and today, on the first day of astronomical winter, it was incredibly warm—84 degrees at the finish.

	Pima Canyon	Pools to trickle	Pools to trickle
	Some pools here and there in the canyon.

	Pima Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	Just enough water to keep you alive

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Dec 20 2025

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

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Globe, AZ

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Dec 20 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	5.21 Miles	2,249 AEG

Hiking	5.21 Miles	3 Hrs 28 Mns	1.73 mph
	2,249 ft AEG	27 Mns Break

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realm09

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Hiked Picketpost with Reagan and her friend, Hunter, who also attends the same wrestling prep high school. He’s hiked one other time in his life—Flatiron—so I figured he’d be fine. Got started a little before 0800 to a surprisingly mostly empty parking lot. I think we saw three other hikers on our way up. Had the summit to ourselves. The teens did great thru all the scrambling, both up and down. Saw about a dozen hikers on our descent, including a group of several women who did not really seem to understand where they were or anything about the hike. I suspect they did not make it much farther before turning around. Tried out some new shoes, Aku Rockets, they were very grippy. A little stiffer than the Salomons. Good for scrambling for sure, will have to see how they are on longer hikes next. Warm temps for the morning.

Wildflowers Observation Light

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Dec 18 2025

Pyramid Trail - South Mountain

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Gila - Lost loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 18 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	11.64 Miles	2,680 AEG

Hiking	11.64 Miles	5 Hrs 7 Mns	2.30 mph
	2,680 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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Lost Mine - South Mountain

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Got started around 0745. Up Pyramid/Gila. East on National to the highpoint of the trail below the towers. Headed back west on Natl, then came down Lost Mine. Warm. Gross air. Good to get some double digit mileage.

Wildflowers Observation Light
Brittlebush, poppies, scorpionweed, globemallow, creosote.

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Dec 15 2025

Goat Hill via Telegraph Pass

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Telegraph Pass Trail - South Mountain

Goat Hill via Telegraph Pass

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 15 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	8.11 Miles	1,932 AEG

Hiking	8.11 Miles	2 Hrs 54 Mns	2.88 mph
	1,932 ft AEG	5 Mns Break

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Ranger Trail - South Mountain

Las Lomitas Trail - South Mountain

Kiwanis Trail - South Mountain

Goat Hill via Ranger Trail

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chumley

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Evening heat to avoid the suffocating December heat. Tons of hikers finishing up their hikes as Chumley and I headed up Telegraph, then no other hikers the rest of the evening. Nice breeze as we gained elevation. West on National to Goat Hill. Then down Ranger. East on Las Lomitas, which Chumley said had to be included in the hike or else it wouldn’t be worth the effort. Up Kiwanis to complete the loop, then back down Telegraph. Good workout. Thanks, Chumley, for joining me on this one and listening to my complaining.

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Dec 13 2025

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

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Ahwatukee, AZ

Finger Rock Trail #42

Finger Rock Trail #42

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Dec 13 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	4.25 Miles	1,451 AEG

Hiking	4.25 Miles	2 Hrs 24 Mns	1.98 mph
	1,451 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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Mountain_Rat

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Started up Finger Rock with Jill and Matt around 0745. Warm temps, but the shade was nice. Saw two guys attempting to drive little remote control trucks up the trail—they were not having much luck. At about 1.50 miles, Jill wasn’t feeling great. She waited there while Matt and I went up another half mile before turning around. Jill was feeling better on the descent. Saw a handful of other hikers. Parking lot was full when we finished. Good to see Matt again!

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Dec 11 2025

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Mormon Loop Trail

Pima Wash Trail - South Mountain

Mormon Loop Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 11 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	5.91 Miles	780 AEG

Hiking	5.91 Miles	2 Hrs 19 Mns	2.59 mph
	780 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Javelina Canyon Trail

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Tortoise_Hiker

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SoMo hike with Denny. Up National, down Mormon Loop/Javelina. Finished on Pima Wash. Decent temps, but warmer than it should be. Saw a handful of other hikers. As always, good to hike with Denny—thanks for the invitation!

Wildflowers Observation Light
Brittlebush and poppies

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Dec 10 2025

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Globe, AZ

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Dec 10 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	5.19 Miles	2,241 AEG

Hiking	5.19 Miles	3 Hrs 25 Mns	1.62 mph
	2,241 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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trekkin_gecko

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Good day for Picketpost. Warm at the start, 55 degrees, but luckily it was shaded. Kelly and I saw one other hiker on our way up. Lots of new yellow painted dots along the route—as soon as one color fades, someone seems to add a new color of dots/arrows. On the plus side, it seems to keep most hikers on the same route.

Good summit views, lots of green out there. No breeze. Saw several hikers on our descent. I didn’t love the water in the chute, making some of the rocks wet in the steepest part. I butt scooted around the water. Everything else was fine.

Always a fun little hike. Thanks, Kelly, for joining me!

Wildflowers Observation Light
Brittlebush, globemallow, and a few poppies. Is it December or February?

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Dec 08 2025

Bursera Trail - South Mountain

Guides 112
Routes 2,383
Photos 9,470
Triplogs 2,734

45 female

Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Gila - Bursera Canyon loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 08 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,734

Hiking	7.12 Miles	1,436 AEG

Hiking	7.12 Miles	2 Hrs 38 Mns	2.74 mph
	1,436 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Bursera Canyon

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danielac

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Met up with Daniela at the Bursera trailhead and got started around 0750. West on Gila to its end, east on National, east on Bursera, finished on Bursera Canyon.

Comfortable temps in the shade, warm in the sun. Not many other hikers out. Good workout.

Wildflowers Observation Light
Lots of poppies along Gila, just west of Lost Ranch. Some also along Bursera. Random scorpionweed. Brittlebush.

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Dec 06 2025