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Feb 09 2008
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53 female
 Joined Jan 08 2008
 Apache Jct. AZ
Dripping Springs from PeraltaPhoenix, AZ
Dripping Springs from Peralta
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 09 2008
Boytoy • Triplogs 5
Hiking13.40 Miles 632 AEG
Hiking13.40 Miles   7 Hrs      1.91 mph
632 ft AEG
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This was our best hike so far. We took this trip in the perfect season. The creeks were running everywhere. We left early Saturday morning and took our time getting there, stoppin at the creeks for snacks and to enjoy the scenery. Didnt come across to many other hikers on our way in. This was our son's birthday trip and about a mile away from Drippin Springs he was tired and sayin it wasnt worth it. haha. Once we got there and he saw the windmill and how green it was with the creek runnin right next to camp he yelled "This was so worth it!" And it was. It was a beatiful area to set up camp. Once we got set up, we walked a little further on the trail to find the biggest Saguaro cactus I have ever seen and then a massive flowing creek. I thought it was an incredible hike. I think the hardest part for all of us was the last hill up as we neared the parking lot on the way back. But, in season, this is a beautiful hike with PLENTY of water.
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Jan 26 2008
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 Photos 52
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53 female
 Joined Jan 08 2008
 Apache Jct. AZ
Peralta to Fremont SaddlePhoenix, AZ
Peralta to Fremont Saddle
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 26 2008
Boytoy • Triplogs 5
Hiking4.50 Miles 1,366 AEG
Hiking4.50 Miles
1,366 ft AEG
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Well still being a beginner, we had just gotten our backpacks and I wanted to get used to the weight so my husband chose this trail to use our backpacks on. It was harder than our other hikes for me and left me pretty winded at times but was totally worth the effort. The rock formations and views, in my opinion were breath taking. We stop towards the top at the saddle and went off to the side of the trail on a little ledge to have lunch. Gorgeous trip and I enjoyed the view down as we ate. Loved it!
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Life is not measured in the amount of breaths you take, but in the moments that take your breath away.
 
Jan 21 2008
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 Photos 52
 Triplogs 5

53 female
 Joined Jan 08 2008
 Apache Jct. AZ
Dutchman Trail #104Phoenix, AZ
Dutchman Trail #104
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 21 2008
Boytoy • Triplogs 5
Hiking3.40 Miles
Hiking3.40 Miles   2 Hrs      1.70 mph
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Well we needed an easy hike cause my second oldest son has a bad ankle so we chose this one and I'm soooo glad we did. This was a beautiful hike. We got about 1.7 miles in and stopped for lunch by the creek. There were little waterfalls throughout the hike and beautiful rock formations. We ended up having to head back after lunch cause our daughter got something in her eye and it was lookin bad but this is definitely a hike I would love to go back on and finish cause the scenery was absolutely beautiful.
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Life is not measured in the amount of breaths you take, but in the moments that take your breath away.
 
Jan 14 2008
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 Photos 52
 Triplogs 5

53 female
 Joined Jan 08 2008
 Apache Jct. AZ
Second Water Trail #236Phoenix, AZ
Second Water Trail #236
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2008
Boytoy • Triplogs 5
Hiking3.60 Miles
Hiking3.60 Miles   2 Hrs      1.80 mph
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Jacker
Well due to the time of day that we up and decided to go on a hike, we took the Second Water trail just to Garden Valley. Very pretty trail when water is still present. It was starting to dry up some but still managed to see the creek running and even a little rock slide waterfall barely running. Some very pretty scenery and Garden Valley filled with Mesquites as though they were all planted there. Perfect for gathering firewood for a small cook fire for lunch which is what we did. Our daughter (7) enjoyed the hike as well.
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Jan 12 2008
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 Photos 52
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53 female
 Joined Jan 08 2008
 Apache Jct. AZ
Hackberry Spring LoopPhoenix, AZ
Hackberry Spring Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 12 2008
Boytoy • Triplogs 5
Hiking5.00 Miles 462 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   1.82 mph
462 ft AEG
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This was our first real hike and we couldnt have picked a better time to take it. The creek was running full and absolutely beautiful. Our two kids (7 & 11) really enjoyed the hike and it was a fairly easy hike for us all for being beginners. There are a few grassy areas close to the creek and under some trees perfect for stopping and having lunch and enjoying the scenery right by the Hackberry Spring. Not alot of hikers were on this trail when we went which made it even that much more peaceful and pleasurable. I would definitely recommend this hike to anyone who would like an enjoyable day trip and picnic. :)
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