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Mar 27 2010
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 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Elephant Mountain Trail - Spur CrossPhoenix, AZ
Elephant Mountain Trail - Spur Cross
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 27 2010
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking2.10 Miles 667 AEG
Hiking2.10 Miles   2 Hrs   29 Mns   0.85 mph
667 ft AEG
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Hiked the Tortuga Trail to the Saddle then down to where it met up with Spur Cross on the South Side of Elephant Mountain. First half of the hike had a nice amount of hills (which I like for a workout) The second half was mostly downhill and flat. The desert is so green right now and the wildflowers were in full bloom. Reminds me how amazing Arizona really is. Cave Creek had a fair amount of water in it as well.
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
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Mar 20 2010
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Sunrise Peak from 128th StreetPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from 128th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 20 2010
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking5.50 Miles 1,282 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles   2 Hrs      2.75 mph
1,282 ft AEG
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Hiked all the way to to the top of Sunrise Peak- amazing view. Worth the scramble and a nice final workout... We sat at the top for about 15 minutes. A few mountain bikers and a lot of dogs. The wildflowers were in bloom and amazing!!!
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
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Feb 27 2010
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Siphon Draw Trail #53Phoenix, AZ
Siphon Draw Trail #53
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 27 2010
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking3.90 Miles 1,113 AEG
Hiking3.90 Miles   1 Hour   28 Mns   2.66 mph
1,113 ft AEG
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Love this hike for the workout factor...desert was green but no flowers as of yet. A little bit of water. Want to do all the way to Flatiron one of these days.
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Feb 14 2010
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Windgate Bell LoopPhoenix, AZ
Windgate Bell Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 14 2010
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking10.10 Miles 1,967 AEG
Hiking10.10 Miles   3 Hrs      3.37 mph
1,967 ft AEG
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Started out at the Gateway TH on FLW and Thompson Peak, connected with Windgate Loop and hiked all the way to Tom's Thumb Saddle. Pretty brutal switchbacks the last mile or so but the view was well worth it. Desert is green but no flowers as of yet.
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Feb 06 2010
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Peralta to Fremont SaddlePhoenix, AZ
Peralta to Fremont Saddle
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 06 2010
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking4.90 Miles 1,440 AEG
Hiking4.90 Miles   2 Hrs      2.45 mph
1,440 ft AEG
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Love this hike but always crowded the later in the day we go.
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Nov 26 2009
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Thumb Butte Trail #33Prescott, AZ
Thumb Butte Trail #33
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 26 2009
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking1.70 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking1.70 Miles   1 Hour      1.70 mph
600 ft AEG
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Always a nice quick hike.
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Sep 05 2009
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Bob Bear Trail #18 - Fossil CreekCamp Verde, AZ
Bob Bear Trail #18 - Fossil Creek
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 05 2009
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking8.75 Miles 1,785 AEG
Hiking8.75 Miles   3 Hrs      2.92 mph
1,785 ft AEG
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Remember this area from when I was younger but have never done the hike. Forgot how beautiful the springs are. Nice and easy on the way down and a good clim on the way out. We didn't get in the creek and made it out just before a summer monsoon thundrestorm.
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Aug 08 2009
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Alta TrailPhoenix, AZ
Alta Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 08 2009
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking4.50 Miles 1,550 AEG
Hiking4.50 Miles   2 Hrs   26 Mns   1.85 mph
1,550 ft AEG
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Hit the mountain by 5:00am, nothing like watching the sunrise over the desert. First time hiking at South Mountain, the hills (albeit small ones) were a nice change from the normal flat landscape. Not real scenic but a nice workout.
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Mar 15 2009
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 15 2009
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking2.50 Miles 200 AEG
Hiking2.50 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   1.67 mph
200 ft AEG
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The hike and scenery were amazing, but didn't make up for how annoying the wait at each of the creek crossings are. We quickly realized why they tell you to allot 3 hours for a 4 mile out and back. We ended up turning around long before the 2 mile mark because the traffic jam at each creek crossing grew unbearable (think anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes) It was too bad, because the setting was beautiful and the day perfect for being outside. Is it better when the water level is lower and the creek crossings are faster?
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Feb 14 2009
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Vulture PeakSouthwest, AZ
Vulture Peak
Southwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 14 2009
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking4.00 Miles 1,180 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   2 Hrs      2.00 mph
1,180 ft AEG
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Very well marked and overall easy hike. There are a ton of Cholla Cactus which I tend to dislike since I hike with a dog. But otherwise, very scenic and a nice 4 miler. The last part of this hike before you reach the saddle is a good hard climb but short and well worth it.
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Feb 07 2009
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Peralta to Fremont SaddlePhoenix, AZ
Peralta to Fremont Saddle
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 07 2009
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking4.90 Miles 1,440 AEG
Hiking4.90 Miles   2 Hrs      2.45 mph
1,440 ft AEG
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This was our second time doing this and I enjoyed it both times. Nice and overall easy hike- the view of Weaver's from the time is amazing and makes it worth it! Only downside is that it is an out and back hike which aren't usually my favorite.
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Oct 18 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Rim to RimNorthwest, AZ
Rim to Rim
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 18 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking20.90 Miles 10,280 AEG
Hiking20.90 Miles   8 Hrs   45 Mns   2.39 mph
10,280 ft AEG
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First Grand Canyon Hike ever and decided to Rim to Rim in one day! Hiked down the North Kaibab and up the South Kaibab (despite all the warnings that rookies should take BA- I would rather hike 3 miles less and it be much harder- plus I hear the views on the SK on much more beautiful than BA and not as crowded) I am STILL amazed- it truly is one of the most beautiful things you can experience in your life. There is so little you see when simply peering over the edge of the rim. Dunk our legs in the Colorado River near the boat ramp which was FREEZING but made all the difference for the hike up- my feet felt so much better after that. We hit the black bridge around 1pm so shade was intermittent, but was more than I was expecting given all the warnings about no shade! The South Kaibab was brutal, but I survived and did better than I thought I would thanks in part to being prepared with water/accelerade/and gu packs. It truly is a test of endurance, stamina, strength, and pure will.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
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Oct 04 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Kendrick Peak Trail #22Flagstaff, AZ
Kendrick Peak Trail #22
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 04 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking8.00 Miles 2,718 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles
2,718 ft AEG
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Despite the weather forecast , we decided to summit this and it was well worth it! The snow held off until we reached the meadow and then all hell broke loose so visibility at the very top was reduced to only about 10-15 feet, the Aspens were changing colors and overall is was a beautiful hike!
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
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Sep 27 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Camelback Summit - Cholla TrailPhoenix, AZ
Camelback Summit - Cholla Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 27 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking3.00 Miles 1,275 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   2.02 mph
1,275 ft AEG
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It was a great day to hike- but busy. This hike seemed almost easy to me this time around due to all the other hiking I have been doing last few months.

Doing Humphrey's next weekend...looking forward to it!
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Sep 15 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300Phoenix, AZ
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 15 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking2.20 Miles 1,180 AEG
Hiking2.20 Miles      57 Mns   2.32 mph
1,180 ft AEG
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Even though I have been doing this hike twice a week in preparation for rim to rim, the view from the top never ceases to amaze. Best time up so far has been 27 minutes, still aiming for better. It is a tough but quick hike!
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Sep 13 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 13 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking5.40 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   3 Hrs   28 Mns   1.56 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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The smooth rock reminded me of Granite Dells near Prescott and was amazing- certinaly not the place to be during one of our monsoon storms! Great training hike for rim to rim, we did get lost at the end and didn't make it to the final viweing point. Not sure where exactly we got lost but gave up after unsucessfull attempting to climb up sheer rock and loose dirt. We had to have been so close at that point which was frustrating!

This is a perfect hike to do in the summer in the early morning, we started at 8am and were shaded almost the entire way up.
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Aug 29 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 29 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking6.70 Miles 1,183 AEG
Hiking6.70 Miles   2 Hrs      3.35 mph
1,183 ft AEG
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We hiked along the creek for as long as possible, the spring is amazing!
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Aug 16 2008
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 Photos 14
 Triplogs 18

47 female
 Joined Aug 25 2008
 Mesa, AZ
North Wilson Mountain Trail #123Sedona, AZ
North Wilson Mountain Trail #123
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 16 2008
mandini11 • Triplogs 18
Hiking7.60 Miles 2,200 AEG
Hiking7.60 Miles   3 Hrs      2.53 mph
2,200 ft AEG
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Beautiful hike, and a lot less crowded than the Wilson Mtn TH. Due to lack of time we weren't able to make the last trek to the top of the mountain, and only hiked to the meadow but the views even there were well worth it.
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