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Oct 13 2011
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 Routes 14
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43 male
 Joined Aug 14 2009
 Gilbert, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
Backpack avatar Oct 13 2011
switchflare • Triplogs 6
Backpack6.70 Miles 1,183 AEG
Backpack6.70 Miles
1,183 ft AEG
 no routes
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I decided to use October Break to break my 9 year old brother into the world of backpacking. He was pretty nervous about the trip and I joked that he was responsible for trapping a squirrel for dinner. I picked up a junior Kelty pack for him and we headed up to the trailhead from Mesa just after lunch time. With plenty of stopping time to enjoy the scenery, we made it to the springs just before dark. There were a few scout troops camped near the springs and we headed up the hill from the springs to enjoy a spacious campsite to ourselves. We brought a few Nintendo DSes and had some multiplayer fun after finishing off dinner and hot chocolate while I taught him about backpacking and the outdoors. A full moon illuminated the area and we used Google Sky Maps to identify some constellations and a few planets. The night wasn't nearly as cold as I was expecting.

In the morning we enjoyed the springs and creek area. Of course just after I told him to stay clear of the creek while I fetched our packs (and his sandals), I returned to him standing with sopping wet shoes. Good thing the hike out isn't bad and he did it in his sandals.

Horton Creek is a great hike for beginners. My goal was to introduce my brother to the joys of backpacking with an relatively easy overnighter that would get him comfortable with backpacking and leave him hungry for more. Mission accomplished.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
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Aug 22 2010
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 Routes 14
 Photos 352
 Triplogs 6

43 male
 Joined Aug 14 2009
 Gilbert, AZ
Havasu Canyon TrailNorthwest, AZ
Havasu Canyon Trail
Northwest, AZ
Backpack avatar Aug 22 2010
switchflare • Triplogs 6
Backpack19.10 Miles 2,400 AEG
Backpack19.10 Miles3 Days         
2,400 ft AEG
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We camped out at the hilltop and I ended up wishing I had pitched my tent, as the flies were pesky. I also didn't realize that people would be arriving via car ALL night long and finishing their hike ALL night long. Needless to say, we didn't get much sleep. We set out on the trail at 5 AM and it was a smooth hike in.

This was my first visit since 2007 (pre-flood). Even though I had seen pictures, there was a period of mourning for me as I walked past Havasu Falls and even moreso as I walked the campgrounds. Recent floods had destroyed the campgrounds area and washed away nearly all of the foot bridges. Many of the trees are dead and the campgrounds are now just passable. The water has split into many channels, eating up a lot of camping real estate. The locals were sandbagging like crazy and trying to rebuild bridges.

We hiked down to Beaver Falls and boy, that was a completely different hike wading through the water and shoulder-high grapevine. Anyone who visits Havasupai and has never done Beaver Falls is missing out. A few hours before we were planning to leave, the locals came through camp sounding the flash flood alarm. Here we go again I thought. My visit in 2007 was cut short by a true flash flood. Fortunately, it ended up being a false alarm. The cloud cover encouraged us to hike out earlier in the afternoon and it was a nice hike out, topped off by an amazing sunset that played off the canyon walls and sky.
 Fauna
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[ checklist ]  Grand Canyon Pink Rattlesnake
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Jun 02 2010
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 Routes 14
 Photos 352
 Triplogs 6

43 male
 Joined Aug 14 2009
 Gilbert, AZ
Cook Meadow Loop, CA 
Cook Meadow Loop, CA
 
Hiking avatar Jun 02 2010
switchflare • Triplogs 6
Hiking1.50 Miles
Hiking1.50 Miles
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This is a relatively easy hike circling the Yosemite valley floor. You can take a slight trail detour toward the base of Yosemite falls. Stunning views, especially early in the season.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black Bear
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If I'm not on vacation, I'm probably thinking about my next vacation. If I'm inside, I'm probably thinking about the outdoors.
 
Jun 01 2010
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 Routes 14
 Photos 352
 Triplogs 6

43 male
 Joined Aug 14 2009
 Gilbert, AZ
Mirror Lake Trail, CA 
Mirror Lake Trail, CA
 
Hiking avatar Jun 01 2010
switchflare • Triplogs 6
Hiking2.40 Miles
Hiking2.40 Miles
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Relatively easy hike that is paved until you get to the "lake", which is really just a seasonal widening of Tenaya Creek. You'll want to go early in the season to catch the mirror lake effect. Very beautiful place, but can be crowded during the busy season.
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Sep 04 2009
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 Routes 14
 Photos 352
 Triplogs 6

43 male
 Joined Aug 14 2009
 Gilbert, AZ
Lake Moraine, AB 
Lake Moraine, AB
 
Hiking avatar Sep 04 2009
switchflare • Triplogs 6
Hiking1.00 Miles
Hiking1.00 Miles
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This is an absolutely stunning hike. A photo I saw on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnfrisch/1816240430/sizes/o/) from the trail around this lake is what inspired me to take my 3200+ mile road trip. I was greatly disappointed that it was so cloudy when I was there, as I was hoping to score some amazing photos. Mine still turned out pretty well though. To this day it's one of the most gorgeous hikes that I have ever been on. Photos like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Moraine_Lake.jpg make you think this place can't be real, but it is!!
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If I'm not on vacation, I'm probably thinking about my next vacation. If I'm inside, I'm probably thinking about the outdoors.
 
Sep 03 2009
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 Routes 14
 Photos 352
 Triplogs 6

43 male
 Joined Aug 14 2009
 Gilbert, AZ
Peyto Lake, AB 
Peyto Lake, AB
 
Hiking avatar Sep 03 2009
switchflare • Triplogs 6
Hiking1.00 Miles
Hiking1.00 Miles
 no routes
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
This is a short uphill hike to the lookout point. It's provides a stellar view that is even better when if it's a sunny day. You can see the glacier that is feeding the lake. It was raining during my hike, but I still got some pretty good shots.
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