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May 18 2024
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 Mesa,AZ
Gordon Creek FallsPayson, AZ
Gordon Creek Falls
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 18 2024
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking11.66 Miles 1,408 AEG
Hiking11.66 Miles   5 Hrs   50 Mns   2.40 mph
1,408 ft AEG      59 Mns Break
 
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Beautiful day. This was a new area and hike for us. The seldom used trail along Gordon Canyon was fairly easy to follow in both directions. Nice flow at the falls.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Gordon Creek Falls Light flow Light flow
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Jun 10 2023
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Willow Springs Lake Loop, AZ 
Willow Springs Lake Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 10 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking14.68 Miles 668 AEG
Hiking14.68 Miles   5 Hrs   52 Mns   2.88 mph
668 ft AEG      46 Mns Break
 
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Started from the Horse Trap TH and hiked in a CCW direction. Saw a couple horses not far from the parking grazing in a open area, then crossed paths with three elk. Took a slightly different route over to Willow Springs Canyon where we made our drop down. Not bad but it was slow going traversing down the drainage to the canyon. Once on the bike trail we decided to hike out to the point to enjoy our lunch to take in the views. Closed out the loop on the bike trail, connecting with the General trail, back to the TH. Great yearly hike.

dry Lake One Dry Dry

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May 20 2023
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Figure 8 from Beverly, AZ 
Figure 8 from Beverly, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 20 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking10.48 Miles 1,830 AEG
Hiking10.48 Miles   3 Hrs   43 Mns   2.88 mph
1,830 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Ridgeline Trail - South Mountain
Javelina Canyon Trail
Mormon Loop Trail
Hidden Valley via Mormon Trail
Holbert - Hidden Valley - Mormon Shuttle
National Trail - South Mountain
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Keeping it local we were looking for a 10 mile hike with a little aeg. We don’t visit this trail head too often so getting a start from it was a added bonus.

Took the route idea from a post by Kelly @trekkin_gecko, thanks :)

Nice loop overall, got a little crowded between Hidden Valley and Javelina Canyon but otherwise not too bad.

Nice morning on the SoMo trails.
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May 13 2023
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Lost Goldmine Trail #60Phoenix, AZ
Lost Goldmine Trail #60
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 13 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking9.38 Miles 667 AEG
Hiking9.38 Miles   2 Hrs   57 Mns   3.18 mph
667 ft AEG
 
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Early morning leg stretcher. Doing the loop using the mountain biking trails in the area made it interesting. Only saw one biker along the way, no hikers. Saw our first rattler of the season. Returned to a full TH.
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[ checklist ]  Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
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May 04 2023
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Hot / Jacks LoopSedona, AZ
Hot / Jacks Loop
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar May 04 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking19.42 Miles 2,960 AEG
Hiking19.42 Miles   8 Hrs   15 Mns   2.68 mph
2,960 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break
 
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This hike has been on the todo list for a while.

Great hike, weather was perfect, lots of solitude, trail conditions were good, the worse being the upper portion of Jacks Canyon where there were some down trees to navigate, and new to us trails. Really enjoyed the Hot Loop Trail, and the upper section of Jacks, even with the deadfall. During parts of the hike I was thinking to myself that this might be my favorite Sedona area hike, especially weighing in the solitude. Definitely on the do-again list.
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[ checklist ]  Hot Loop Tank

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Hot Loop Tank 76-100% full 76-100% full
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Apr 22 2023
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Black Ridge Loop - MazatzalPhoenix, AZ
Black Ridge Loop - Mazatzal
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 22 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking9.55 Miles 2,441 AEG
Hiking9.55 Miles   5 Hrs   21 Mns   2.08 mph
2,441 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 
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One of my favorite hikes within an hours drive. Hiking conditions were prime on this mid April day.

The trail head was the busiest I’ve seen it, but still plenty of parking in the large lot. Pushed off at 6:45 to connect with the AZT/Sunflower Trail which we quickly departed to locate the tread that climbs up to the ridge, and we were off.

Trail conditions to Brunson Tank, and really all the way to Upper Sheep Creek were really good, easy to follow, and only a few overgrown spots to push through.

Once we hit Upper Sheep we decided to make the connection with the AZT/Little Saddle Mountain Trail using a route we had hiked previously that took us by Marion Spring.

After checking out the spring we took a short refueling break and then made our way to the AZT and sailed back to the trail head to a near empty lot.

Great hike.
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[ checklist ]  Brunson Tank  Marion Spring

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Brunson Tank 76-100% full 76-100% full

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Marion Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
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Apr 15 2023
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Haunted Canyon #203Globe, AZ
Haunted Canyon #203
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 15 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking14.11 Miles 2,063 AEG
Hiking14.11 Miles   6 Hrs   17 Mns   2.65 mph
2,063 ft AEG      57 Mns Break
 
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Over three years since our last trip out to Haunted Canyon so this was way overdue.

Excellent road conditions through the mine to the TH. 287A up to the Upper Haunted Canyon TH was in nice shape as well.

Nice flow of water along the way, all the way to the Bull Basin Trail junction, but easy to stay dry at all the crossings. Trail conditions along the way were great, no overgrowth at all. Saw a pair of campers at the corral and another pair at the fork to Toney's Ranch/Cabin, otherwise we had the trail to ourselves. Saw two deer as we approached the cabin site.

Fueled up at the Bull Basin Trail junction then headed up to the Upper TH. Slight overgrowth along the way to the tank but not that bad. Could see signs of recent trail maintenance from the tank to the upper TH, smooth sailing. Hit the road, took a short break, then sailed down 287A to the lower TH, only seeing one vehicle the entire 4.2 miles.

Perfect day on the trails.
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[ checklist ]  Grapevine Spring
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Mostly along the banks of FR287A.

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Grapevine Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Tony Ranch Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Wood Creek Medium flow Medium flow
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Apr 01 2023
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Fish Creek Vista to Reavis TH, AZ 
Fish Creek Vista to Reavis TH, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 01 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking17.47 Miles 2,395 AEG
Hiking17.47 Miles   6 Hrs   24 Mns   3.14 mph
2,395 ft AEG      50 Mns Break
 
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Nice long road walk. This was option 2, option 1 was to hike up to Bronco Butte but the overgrown use trail conditions, and considering it’s early buzzworm season, we elected to push the butte hike to November and go with option 2.

Only one vehicle parked when we arrived.
Windy most of the morning.
Lots of water flowing in the creeks.
FR212 is in great shape.
A couple vehicles parked at Reavis TH.
Passed by a couple bikers on the walk in.
Saw more people on the climb up the hill.
FC Vista was packed when we returned.

Something new. Longish miles. Okay AEG. Great weather. Great hike.
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
It’s the season.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Lewis and Pranty Creek Medium flow Medium flow
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Mar 18 2023
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Goldfields Horse Trails Loop, AZ 
Goldfields Horse Trails Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 18 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking14.20 Miles 1,849 AEG
Hiking14.20 Miles   6 Hrs   1 Min   2.69 mph
1,849 ft AEG      44 Mns Break
 
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No defined route, just planned to connect the known horse trails together to create a longer loop. Worked out nicely, even found a couple new to us trails to follow and some others that we’ll check out on another hike.

Weather was fantastic, lots of water along the way, and the solitude, made for a perfect day on the trails.
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[ checklist ]  Cottonwood Spring
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Wildflowers Observation Light

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Cottonwood Spring Gallon per minute Gallon per minute
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Mar 11 2023
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Kellner Canyon Trail #242Globe, AZ
Kellner Canyon Trail #242
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 11 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking12.08 Miles 3,327 AEG
Hiking12.08 Miles   6 Hrs   21 Mns   2.32 mph
3,327 ft AEG   1 Hour   9 Mns Break
 
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Plan was to check out Kellner Canyon Trail, looping around with either Telephone Ridge and lower Ice House, or with Six Shooter, depending on conditions.

Recent maintenance on the lower trails was evident, even the first mile or so on Kellner, however those conditions faded the higher we climbed. At about the 2 mile point on Kellner we encountered snow, some spots I’d estimate 18” or so across the trail and with a drop on one side and a wall on the other, we just had to plow through. Made it to the spring/camp site and decided that was a good place to turn around. Lots of water running at all the drainage’s.

Hiked up Ice House, about a half mile past the Telephone junction to check out conditions since we were in the area. Lots of deadfall encountered and no recent maintenance was observed. Nice flow of water down the canyon creek.

Didn’t see anyone all day. No other vehicles at the TH when we started or when we returned.
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Feb 25 2023
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Maricopa Peak Loop from Pyramid TH, AZ 
Maricopa Peak Loop from Pyramid TH, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 25 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking15.69 Miles 3,295 AEG
Hiking15.69 Miles   6 Hrs   21 Mns   2.83 mph
3,295 ft AEG      48 Mns Break
 
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Bursera Canyon
Alta Trail
Maricopa Peak
Ranger Trail - South Mountain
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Decided it was time to revisit Maricopa Peak, this time starting from the Pyramid TH. Figured I could easily couple a few posted routes together but got lucky and found a couple really similar routes posted by @LindaAnn. Made a few simple route modifications, loaded it up in RS, and we were off.

Got started right before sunset. Three nice climbs on the route, the first being Bursera Canyon, a favorite of mine. Nice warmup, got the blood pumping and the ligaments stretched. Then it was a beautiful desert hike over to the start of Alta, enjoying the wildflower show with the coyotes howling in the distance.

Second climb up Alta to the target of Maricopa Peak. This was the first time hiking Alta in this direction, which I really enjoyed. The ascent in this direction has a nice hiker grade, easy to keep a good stride going. Quick visit to the peak and then continued across Alta and then down. Stopped in a wash to refuel.

Picked up the Bajada Trail and took it over to Ranger, the third climb of the hike. Made it to the National junction in no time and cruised across and then down the Eliminator, around the bend, and back into the TH just as the day was warming up.

If your looking for a longer South Mountain hike with some AEG this is a fantastic option you should consider. We both gave it 5 stars.
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Feb 04 2023
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Pipeline Trail - MazatzalPhoenix, AZ
Pipeline Trail - Mazatzal
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 04 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking11.71 Miles 2,460 AEG
Hiking11.71 Miles   5 Hrs   18 Mns   2.60 mph
2,460 ft AEG      48 Mns Break
 
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Saw the recent triplogs posted for the area by @trekkin_gecko and @johnlp so decided to check out this loop using the Pipeline Trail.

Parked in Round Valley. There was water running at the road crossing but no issues getting across. Hiked the loop in a CCW direction to check out the dirt bike trail first. It's steep in sections but easy to follow as we made our way to the corral/cabin. Pine Creek was running but easy to get across dry at this crossing.

Took a short break at the cabin to empty the granite from the shoes and then continued the loop on the Pipeline. Pipeline Trail is a 2-track trail but very enjoyable. At the Pine Creek crossing along the Pipeline Ryan decided to rinse his shoes off, or, slipped off the rock used to cross the creek dry :) Water was running from Mud Springs but we didn't check the source. I took a short detour to check out Boulder Mountain Spring but only went as far as the creek drainage to verify water was running. From there it is all downhill back to the parking.

Nice loop but we both agreed that if we did it again, CW would be better.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Boulder Mountain Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
Nice flow running downstream from the spring.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Mud Springs Quart per minute Quart per minute
Nice flow across the trail/road.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Upper Pine Creek & Tributaries Light flow Light flow
Nice flow at the two crossings we made.
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Jan 21 2023
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Sunflower Trail #344Phoenix, AZ
Sunflower Trail #344
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 21 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking13.61 Miles 1,737 AEG
Hiking13.61 Miles   5 Hrs   51 Mns   2.75 mph
1,737 ft AEG      54 Mns Break
 
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Decided to check out the re-route the AZT Team completed on the Sunflower Trail, and check out the East Diamond and O'Neil springs, starting from the Cross F TH.

Cool start at 27 degrees but there was no wind so it didn't feel too bad. The trail conditions on this day were good, a little wet and muddy in some areas but to be expected. There was one down tree at the creek crossing close to the 3/4 mile point into the hike but easy enough to get around. Took note of the sections re-routed, very nice job! Saw a small herd of deer really close to the trail. At the 5 mile point we jumped onto the old trail alignment for a short ways and then located a use trail that took us up the 3826 ridge and down to East Diamond Spring. From there we followed the use trail down a drainage and up to the next ridge which took us up to O'Neil Spring where we had lunch and took a break. At that point we were in familiar territory, following the trail to FR 1697, connecting with a rancher trail, and then connecting back with the Sunflower Trail back to the TH. Saw two other hikers and two hunters on the day. Great hike.
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[ checklist ]  East Diamond Spring  O'Neil Spring

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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max O'Neil Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute
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Jan 14 2023
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Picketpost TH to Upper Wood Canyon, AZ 
Picketpost TH to Upper Wood Canyon, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking13.76 Miles 1,580 AEG
Hiking13.76 Miles   5 Hrs   44 Mns   2.82 mph
1,580 ft AEG      51 Mns Break
 
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Decided to check out Upper Wood Canyon hiking in from Picketpost. Marked trails were in excellent condition and even the unmarked trail, Wood Canyon Rim Trail, were in decent shape, although a little muddy from the recent rains. The small portion of off trail was made easier by the use of cattle trails so all in all great hiking conditions for this out and back.

Rock Tank was fairly full and Wood Canyon had a lite flow. Enjoyed lunch to the sounds of running water and someone exercising their 2nd Amendment right with gunfire close by. Ran across a full deer carcass near Rock Tank on the return which was a nice find.

Lots of solitude and a great hike on a beautiful day.
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[ checklist ]  Rock Tank

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Rock Tank 51-75% full 51-75% full

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Wood Canyon Light flow Light flow
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Jan 05 2023
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Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon THPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from Adero Canyon TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 05 2023
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking5.36 Miles 940 AEG
Hiking5.36 Miles   3 Hrs   41 Mns   1.65 mph
940 ft AEG      26 Mns Break
 
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Andrews - Kinsey Trail FHP
Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP
Sunrise Peak from 145th Street
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Kelley’s cousin was visiting, staying in Fountain Hills, so we chose this shuttle hike since the start and end was close to the place they were staying. Everyone enjoyed the hike and views with lots of stops for pictures. Afterward we enjoyed a late lunch at the Andreoli Italian Grocer were we all ordered the Bocca Di Rosa (eggplant hoagie) which is a favorite of mine.
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Dec 22 2022
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Firewater Trail #325Prescott, AZ
Firewater Trail #325
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 22 2022
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking4.66 Miles 567 AEG
Hiking4.66 Miles   1 Hour   41 Mns   2.80 mph
567 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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West Trail #318
Willow Creek Trail #704
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We made a trip to Prescott so decided to check out some of the north Thumb Butte trails. The lasso loop we hiked on this day could not have been ordered any more perfect, weather in the mid 50’s, snow packed trails, and a running creek.

We hiked Pine Lakes, West Trail, Firewater Trail, and Willow Creek, with a return back on Pine Lakes. Started at 3ish and finished close to 4:45.

I suspect these trails see a lot of mountain bikers so if your looking to hike this trail system when usage is light, winter is your time.
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Dec 20 2022
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Dacite Super LoopPhoenix, AZ
Dacite Super Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 20 2022
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking10.54 Miles 2,922 AEG
Hiking10.54 Miles   6 Hrs   4 Mns   2.00 mph
2,922 ft AEG      48 Mns Break
 
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Parked at the Lost Goldmine TH, starting out on the Lost Goldmine Trail, up West Boulder, across Dacite Mesa where we ran into a single hiker taking a break, dropped down to Fremont Saddle, and then down the better half of the Peralta Trail to the Weaver's Crosscut junction. At this point we were making great time so we made the decision to hike up one of the climber routes to get closer to the base of the needle, which worked out okay but did add on a lot of extra effort and time to the route. Once we hit the Crosscut Trail, somewhat exhausted, it was a welcomed smooth sailing down the Terrapin and Bluff Springs trails back to the TH.

With the exception of the climbers route and the short off-trail decent down to the Crosscut Trail, all trails were in great condition.

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water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max East Boulder @ Pinon Camp Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
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Dec 15 2022
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Mastodon Peak Loop TrailInland, CA
Mastodon Peak Loop Trail
Inland, CA
Hiking avatar Dec 15 2022
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking2.69 Miles 512 AEG
Hiking2.69 Miles   1 Hour   7 Mns   2.69 mph
512 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 
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Short leg stretcher during the drive to CA to visit the grand daughter. It was windy and cold but easy enough to add layers. Nice little loop. Enjoyed the scenery.
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Dec 10 2022
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Bulldog Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Bulldog Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 10 2022
hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking8.98 Miles 804 AEG
Hiking8.98 Miles   3 Hrs   20 Mns   2.74 mph
804 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Started from the end of Idaho Rd and hiked in a counterclockwise direction. Ground was still damp from last weekends rain. Only saw 1 group of 4 hikers along the way. Some OHV trail damage along the route but I guess that’s the new norm, where it’s all about what “makes me happy” with no regards to what’s right, rules, regulations, etc. The Whiskey Myers song ‘Whole world gone crazy‘ is fitting.

Great hike.
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Nov 26 2022
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Spur Cross Fig8, AZ 
Spur Cross Fig8, AZ
 
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hikerdw • Triplogs 541
Hiking13.55 Miles 1,893 AEG
Hiking13.55 Miles   5 Hrs   15 Mns   3.09 mph
1,893 ft AEG      52 Mns Break
 
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Really nice day on the trails. Cold start but temps warmed up quickly. Marked trails were in great condition. Trail usage was light once we left Spur Cross, seeing only a pair of backpackers and a solo hiker. Seems to be a trend on our hikes lately, maybe I need to check if my deodorant is working :)

Had phone issues along the way so the route is the combination of the two routes joined.
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average hiking speed 2.56 mph
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