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Mar 07 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Dacite Super LoopPhoenix, AZ
Dacite Super Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 07 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking6.20 Miles 2,395 AEG
Hiking6.20 Miles   4 Hrs   30 Mns   1.38 mph
2,395 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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This was a perfect day for a hike. The weather was clear skies with a high in the high 60's. My Dad and I were the only ones out on this hike. The route chosen was the Dacite Loop (minus the "Super" as Joe put it because we went back down the Peralta Trail instead of the Cave Trail). Anyway, I had been on the beginning and the ending of the this trail while doing the Superstition Ridgeline (beginning up Carney Springs trail) and the ending with the Peralta trail. I have wanted to hike to connecting portion for quite some time. I was definitely not disappointed. The views of the Needle from this side were breathtaking. The route was pretty well cairned from West Boulder Saddle until we reached Freemont Saddle which was good since there was not a real defined trail. This was some great rugged country with a feeling of extreme solitude. We only encountered one other group of 2 guys who were doing the same hike the other way. The solitude was not to last throughout the remainder of the hike. I think the equivalent of the whole town of Queen Creek must have been on the Peralta Trail today.
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Feb 21 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Second Water Trail #236Phoenix, AZ
Second Water Trail #236
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 21 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking5.80 Miles 368 AEG
Hiking5.80 Miles   3 Hrs      1.93 mph
368 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Today's hike was a "get out and stretch the legs a little" hike. I have done a few hikes in the Superstitions, but oddly enough have never been out to the first water trailhead. We (Dad and I) had limited time so we hiked as far as second water canyon then had to turn back around. There were 2 or 3 different scout troops camping overnight and the sheriff's office was out looking for someone who got lost. There was the helicopter, 3 SUV's full of people and a paramedic. The guys in the helicopter flew by us, pulled over to look at us and boy they did not look happy. Maybe it was their day off and they were pulled away from their plans for the day.
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Feb 04 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281Phoenix, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 04 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking3.20 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   2 Hrs      1.60 mph
800 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
Karynn, Dallin and Grandpa went on this one.
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Jan 30 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281Phoenix, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 30 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking3.20 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   1 Hour      3.20 mph
800 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My wife (6 months pregnant with the fifth) and I hiked it this time near dusk. Light on the way up, dark on the way back. This is a great family hike. We have taken our 3 year old and he did pretty good.
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Jan 24 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Superstition RidgelinePhoenix, AZ
Superstition Ridgeline
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 24 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking11.50 Miles 4,480 AEG
Hiking11.50 Miles   10 Hrs      1.15 mph
4,480 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Partners none no partners
This hike was a pretty hard one; a well deserved rating of 5. My brother in law and I went up the West Boulder Saddle and down Flat Iron. The route was well cairned and the views were spectacular. For the first half of the day we were in cloud cover (sometimes visibility was cut down to 30 feet), which was a little disappointing because the views weren't there and it made it so we could not see our destination, but they later burned off and we were able to see just fine. I think this one will become an annual tradition. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a bit of a challenge and a full day available.
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Jan 17 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101Phoenix, AZ
Hieroglyphics Trail #101
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 17 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking3.00 Miles 588 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   2 Hrs      1.50 mph
588 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Partners none no partners
We took the whole family out for this one. My Mom and Dad, sister's family and my family. 6 adults, 7 kids (3-10). Good family hike.
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Jan 14 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281Phoenix, AZ
Wind Cave Trail #281
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking3.20 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.13 mph
800 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
My 10 year old daughter and I did it this time
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Jan 03 2009
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 03 2009
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking5.40 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   4 Hrs      1.35 mph
2,780 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
This was the first time for me on Flat Iron. Siphon Draw is a real beast.
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Dec 27 2008
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 Photos 8
 Triplogs 9

50 male
 Joined Dec 13 2008
 Mesa, AZ
Massacre FallsPhoenix, AZ
Massacre Falls
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 27 2008
Billy Rowley • Triplogs 9
Hiking3.60 Miles 1,102 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles   5 Hrs      0.72 mph
1,102 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We hiked this trail right after the good rains in December. The falls were running really well. It was 27 degrees when we started which made for some really nice ice formations at the falls. It was pretty easy hiking to get to the falls, but there were 4 or 5 times when we realized that we were not on the proper trail. When the falls are running it is really a nice site.
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average hiking speed 1.47 mph

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