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Oct 09 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Commute by bike, AZ 
Commute by bike, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Oct 09 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road18.60 Miles
Biking - Road18.60 Miles
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I'm dirty, mean, I'm mighty unclean
I'm a wanted man
Public enemy number one
Understand?
So lock up your daughter
Lock up your wife
Lock up your back door
Run for your life :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Oct 05 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Windgate Bell LoopPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 05 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking9.54 Miles 2,070 AEG
Hiking9.54 Miles   2 Hrs   57 Mns   3.23 mph
2,070 ft AEG
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It's been a while since we hiked in the McDowells. Beautiful morning. Thanks Kelly! :)
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Oct 03 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Dobbins & Gila Lookouts, AZ 
Dobbins & Gila Lookouts, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 03 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking10.22 Miles 2,175 AEG
Hiking10.22 Miles   3 Hrs   15 Mns   3.16 mph
2,175 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Senior tour continues. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 29 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Commute by bike, AZ 
Commute by bike, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Sep 29 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
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:)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 26 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Ruins-Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 26 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking8.27 Miles 1,846 AEG
Hiking8.27 Miles   2 Hrs   21 Mns   3.57 mph
1,846 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Got in a hike before the rain began. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 25 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Commute by bike, AZ 
Commute by bike, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Sep 25 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
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:)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 23 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Local Ride, AZ 
Local Ride, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Sep 23 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road21.40 Miles
Biking - Road21.40 Miles
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Many a thought unanswered, many a tale to tell
Ask my bluebird to sing you, from the heart of a wishing well :)
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Sep 21 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
San Gabriel RidgePhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 21 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking8.56 Miles 1,922 AEG
Hiking8.56 Miles   2 Hrs   42 Mns   3.23 mph
1,922 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
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Still warm and moist! Lots of mountain bikers out there. Creosote in bloom. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 17 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Pyramid Loop, AZ 
Pyramid Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Sep 17 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking10.85 Miles 2,407 AEG
Hiking10.85 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   3.18 mph
2,407 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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Kelly was dying for some Las Lomitas! :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 15 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Commute by bike, AZ 
Commute by bike, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Sep 15 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
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:)
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Sep 13 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Grays Peak Trail - 1W06Big Bear - Jacinto, CA
Big Bear - Jacinto, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 13 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking9.11 Miles 1,700 AEG
Hiking9.11 Miles
1,700 ft AEG
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Our second stop at Big Bear Lake, this time on the way home. Nicely graded and maintained trail up to the peak. Somewhat obscured views of the lake. Fun hike. :)
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Sep 11 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Big Meadow to Echo Lake TRT, CA 
Big Meadow to Echo Lake TRT, CA
 
Hiking avatar Sep 11 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking18.30 Miles 3,487 AEG
Hiking18.30 Miles   6 Hrs   24 Mns   2.95 mph
3,487 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
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Final segment of our Tahoe Rim Trail adventure. Big hike after so many days in a row.
The scenery was quite different from previous segments. Different feel.
Some burn area the last few miles. Awesome hike.
The other half of the Tahe Rim Trail is on the calendar! :)
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Sep 10 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Mount Tallac Trail 17E33Sierra Nevada, CA
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 10 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking10.00 Miles 3,364 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   4 Hrs   39 Mns   2.26 mph
3,364 ft AEG      13 Mns Break
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Weather permitting, Mount Tallac was in order. Rocky trail compared to the TRT. Beautiful scenery as you climb with views of the surrounding mountains and lakes.
Cool and breezy on top. Spotted a grouse on the descent. Rock hopping to get down into the trees.
Fun challenging hike! :)
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Dicks Peak
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Sep 08 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Kingsbury Grade to Big Meadow TRT, NV 
Kingsbury Grade to Big Meadow TRT, NV
 
Backpack avatar Sep 08 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Backpack26.30 Miles 5,135 AEG
Backpack26.30 Miles2 Days         
5,135 ft AEG
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Our second 2 day backpack on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The first day was the toughest of our trip. A lot of miles and elevation gain at altitude.
We set off with Star Lake as our goal for the day, but added on 5 miles when we talked to folks who ensured there was good water further along the trail. We camped at Armstrong Pass, leaving us an easier second day. Great trail and scenery as usual. :)
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Sep 07 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Spooner Summit - Kingsbury Grade TRTReno, NV
Reno, NV
Hiking avatar Sep 07 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking15.40 Miles 2,552 AEG
Hiking15.40 Miles   4 Hrs   55 Mns   3.24 mph
2,552 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
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Second leg of our Tahoe Rim Trail adventure. Day hike this time.
Janie dropped us off at Spooner Summit where she picked us up the day before from our overnight backpack.
Turns out there is a mountain bike fundraiser event this day and we are hiking through the middle of their 100k route. 300 entrants. Estimate 250 passed us on our hike. Yikes! My favorite were two gals in tutus.
The trail is in great shape. Good views of the lake. Fun hike. :)
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Sep 05 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Mount Rose Summit to Spooner Summit TRT, NV 
Mount Rose Summit to Spooner Summit TRT, NV
 
Backpack avatar Sep 05 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Backpack24.90 Miles 2,840 AEG
Backpack24.90 Miles2 Days         
2,840 ft AEG
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Day one of the main event for our trip, hike/backpack half of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Janie dropped us off at Mt Rose to get things started on a two day backpack. We tried to go the wrong direction but soon found the correct route across the highway.
We overnighted at the Marlette campground which was really nice. Big first day followed by an easier second day where Janie picked us up at Spooner Summit and took us back to our campsite at Zephyr Cove.
Great start to our adventure! :)
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Sep 04 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
The Woodland Trail - 1E23Big Bear - Jacinto, CA
Big Bear - Jacinto, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 04 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking5.30 Miles 411 AEG
Hiking5.30 Miles   1 Hour   34 Mns   3.42 mph
411 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Second hike at Big Bear Lake in CA. Quick hike before hitting the road to Lake Tahoe. Hiked from camp. Pretty trail. Easy going. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 03 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Cougar Crest Trail - 1E22Big Bear - Jacinto, CA
Big Bear - Jacinto, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 03 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Hiking5.69 Miles 910 AEG
Hiking5.69 Miles   1 Hour   52 Mns   3.10 mph
910 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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1st trip
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First hike of our 12 days 11 nights camping and hiking trip. Decided to check out Big Bear Lake on our way to Lake Tahoe to break up the long drive.
We hiked up the Cougar Crest Trail to the intersection with the PCT on the first evening. Nice trail and views. :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 02 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Commute by bike, AZ 
Commute by bike, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
Biking - Road20.80 Miles
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It's a natural thing don't you know :)
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“Good people drink good beer.” Hunter S Thompson
 
Sep 01 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Local Ride, AZ 
Local Ride, AZ
 
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johnlpTriplogs 5,226
Biking - Road16.70 Miles
Biking - Road16.70 Miles
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I don't want to work
I want to bang on the drum all day :)
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average hiking speed 2.6 mph
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