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May 09 2010
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66 male
 Joined Apr 29 2010
 Cave Creek, AZ
Pinnacle PeakPhoenix, AZ
Pinnacle Peak
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 09 2010
ngilty • Triplogs 3
Hiking3.50 Miles 319 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.33 mph
319 ft AEG
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Very well marked and maintained trail system for all ages. No dogs and would be difficult for horses. Mother's Day crowd from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. much too busy for my liking. Best workout is from 1.5 to the end and then back up to 1.5. Good views, no snakes today, lots of large lizards sunning themselves on rocks.
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[ checklist ]  Chuckwalla
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May 02 2010
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 Photos 30
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66 male
 Joined Apr 29 2010
 Cave Creek, AZ
Black Mountain - Cave CreekPhoenix, AZ
Black Mountain - Cave Creek
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 02 2010
ngilty • Triplogs 3
Hiking2.50 Miles 1,165 AEG
Hiking2.50 Miles   1 Hour   50 Mns   1.36 mph
1,165 ft AEG
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We wanted a hike but the first stretch is a wide loose gravel road entirely uphill. After that, the trail gets quite steep with very few switchbacks. The upper half is a mountain climb to the peak. All up hill and took 1:30; going down took me 20 minutes.

Best part of this trip is the 360 degree views. On a clear day you can see several area mountains and the downtown skyline.

A few lizards, rabbits, and quail, but didn't see any snakes, only signs of snake. Light wind at the trailhead but moderately windy at the peak.

Good cardio challenge; not what my wife wanted this day!
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Wildflowers Observation Light
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Apr 25 2010
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 Photos 30
 Triplogs 3

66 male
 Joined Apr 29 2010
 Cave Creek, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRPPhoenix, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 25 2010
ngilty • Triplogs 3
Hiking5.40 Miles 1,260 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   2 Hrs   20 Mns   2.31 mph
1,260 ft AEG
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1st trip
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This was my first Arizona hike. Started up the loop trail going counterclockwise. The clockwise route is a steep climb at the beginning with few switchbacks to the first viewpoint. The counterclockwise route is a more gradual beginning.

Good hiking trail. Saw very few people until near the end. One guy ran the entire trail twice!

Nice views in all directions, wildflowers everywhere, and cactus beginning to flower.
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
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