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Feb 19 2023
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Stewart MountainPhoenix, AZ
Stewart Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 19 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking4.44 Miles 1,034 AEG
Hiking4.44 Miles   3 Hrs   5 Mns   1.44 mph
1,034 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I decided to check out Stewart Mountain. The Salt River area was very busy today, but no one was on Stewart Mountain. You have to find a way around the barbed wire to get to the trail. The trail was difficult to follow and climb. It's a lot of bushwhacking, which is not my thing. I wasn't in the mood to reach the peak because of the loose rocks. I opted to make a loop out of it by hiking down the northern slope. It was easier to get down that way. I linked onto a trail that I did not know the name of. It led back to my car. The northern section was still recovering from a recent fire, so I did not see much out there.

Stewart Mountain is a great hike for those who want solitude and for thrill-seekers, but I prefer to keep it safe and avoid risky behaviors.
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Feb 06 2023
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Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / ScottPhoenix, AZ
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 06 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking8.69 Miles 1,632 AEG
Hiking8.69 Miles   3 Hrs   57 Mns   2.52 mph
1,632 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners partners
LindaAnn
A nice little stroll in South Mountain today. The slight breeze in the first or two felt good. I would have gotten lost if it were for Linda. We saw lots of birds and a herd of javelinas. There are more flowers on the south end of South Mountain than this area. No crowds either but the parking lot was filling up when we left.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Anna's Hummingbird  Canyon Towhee  Chuckwalla  Costa's Hummingbird  Curve-billed Thrasher  Harris Antelope Squirrel  Javelina  Red-tailed Hawk  Verdin  White-Crowned Sparrow
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Feb 05 2023
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 Triplogs 240

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 Joined Oct 23 2010
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Bursera CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Bursera Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 05 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking6.69 Miles 1,158 AEG
Hiking6.69 Miles   2 Hrs   54 Mns   2.43 mph
1,158 ft AEG      9 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   linked  
Bursera Trail - South Mountain
Lost Camp Loop
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
I felt like doing an easier route today and mixing it up. I was surprised that Bursera did not have a lot of people hiking it today. I brought my camera, so I did not push it. I saw a few lizards, a redtail, heard a costa hummingbird, some house finches, and the birds in the photoset. It should be a good year for wildflowers, if you're into that stuff.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black-Throated Sparrow  Common side-blotched lizard  Verdin  White-Crowned Sparrow
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Jan 30 2023
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 Guides 10
 Photos 12,736
 Triplogs 240

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 Joined Oct 23 2010
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Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 30 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking8.37 Miles 3,015 AEG
Hiking8.37 Miles   5 Hrs   36 Mns   1.87 mph
3,015 ft AEG   1 Hour   8 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners partners
LindaAnn
I hiked Flatiron with Linda. I didn't bring my camera because I'm in therapy right now and learned how to love myself without the need to post wildlife photos to validate my self-worth. But then we spotted a coyote staring at us, I instantly regretted bringing my camera and afterwards fired my therapist.

The trail wasn't crowded. This was my second time up Flatiron. It was harder than I remembered.

The thing that I noticed is that people are friendly on Flatiron because they are scared of the steep incline, difficult route, and technical climbing portions. Fear unites people. You're not going to be nasty to someone if you think you'll need their help later. This is why Americans are nasty to each other. We don't have a common enemy to fear and are self-reliant.

Anyway, it was a good hike. We both got the, "You must cold..." comment as we both wore shorts. 🙄 I've never seen hikers shred their clothes and leave them along the trail until recently. I hope it's not a new trend.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Coyote
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Jan 28 2023
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 Joined Oct 23 2010
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jan 28 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
 Hiking5.35 Miles 1,318 AEG
 Hiking5.35 Miles   2 Hrs   6 Mns   2.55 mph
1,318 ft AEG4 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Warming up. Training hike. Weight training afterwards 💪.
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Jan 26 2023
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Bursera CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Bursera Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 26 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking3.82 Miles 511 AEG
Hiking3.82 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   2.55 mph
511 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This area has more birds than the other trails. It's a nice trail. I wanted to do something that was different.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Anna's Hummingbird  Rock Wren  Verdin
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Jan 25 2023
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 Guides 10
 Photos 12,736
 Triplogs 240

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 Joined Oct 23 2010
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 25 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking4.48 Miles 1,318 AEG
Hiking4.48 Miles   1 Hour   36 Mns   2.80 mph
1,318 ft AEG4 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Nothing to see here. Your summer beach body is made in winter.
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Jan 22 2023
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 Guides 10
 Photos 12,736
 Triplogs 240

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 Joined Oct 23 2010
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Thompson Peak from Dixie Mine THPhoenix, AZ
Thompson Peak from Dixie Mine TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 22 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking9.74 Miles 2,250 AEG
Hiking9.74 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   2.82 mph
2,250 ft AEG7 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
1:54 going up.
1:33 going down.
More people and fewer birds than usual. Still was quiet though. Not much drama on this hike. Although, our tax dollars are at work here by making some changes to road.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black-Throated Sparrow  Northern Flicker  Rock Wren
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Dixie Mine
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Jan 19 2023
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 Photos 12,736
 Triplogs 240

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Bees Knees LoopPhoenix, AZ
Bees Knees Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking7.39 Miles 2,100 AEG
Hiking7.39 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   3.06 mph
2,100 ft AEG3 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
After work hike. I felt sluggish by somehow did well.
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Jan 17 2023
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 Guides 10
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 Triplogs 240

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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jan 17 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
 Hiking4.37 Miles 1,318 AEG
 Hiking4.37 Miles   1 Hour   31 Mns   2.88 mph
1,318 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Quick hike to end the day.
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Jan 16 2023
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Bees Knees LoopPhoenix, AZ
Bees Knees Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 16 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking10.65 Miles 2,100 AEG
Hiking10.65 Miles   3 Hrs   45 Mns   2.93 mph
2,100 ft AEG      7 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Cold, windy, and rainy. It even rained sideways, but I toughed it out. I don't own any rain gear so I hiked without a shirt. I figured a shirt would make me colder when wet.

It was a nice hike, but you wouldn't know that. You all probably stayed home today because you're afraid of a little rain. You're on the couch right now eating chips and complaining about the price of eggs secretly wishing you were brave enough to hike in these conditions. Luckily you have me to set an example to up your game. 😁👍
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Jan 15 2023
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Bees Knees LoopPhoenix, AZ
Bees Knees Loop
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jan 15 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
 Hiking7.58 Miles 2,100 AEG
 Hiking7.58 Miles   3 Hrs   9 Mns   2.53 mph
2,100 ft AEG      9 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I performed my Sunday morning hike. The rain stopped soon after I started. A lot people stayed home because they're afraid of a little rain.
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Jan 08 2023
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Bees Knees LoopPhoenix, AZ
Bees Knees Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 08 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking7.41 Miles 2,100 AEG
Hiking7.41 Miles   2 Hrs   33 Mns   3.00 mph
2,100 ft AEG      5 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Easy like Sunday morning. Average hike. I saw Linda. I'll watch football later.
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Jan 04 2023
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Lost Mine - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Lost Mine - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking4.22 Miles 929 AEG
Hiking4.22 Miles   1 Hour   31 Mns   2.78 mph
929 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Greener desert.
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Jan 01 2023
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 Guides 10
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 Triplogs 240

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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 01 2023
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking5.22 Miles 1,318 AEG
Hiking5.22 Miles   1 Hour   48 Mns   2.95 mph
1,318 ft AEG      2 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
New Year's hike after recovering from an infection. I met @johnlp going up. He recognized me. I'm always surprised when someone recognized because I pride myself in looking like everyone else. The rain kept my camera in my pack.
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Dec 25 2022
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Pyramid Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Dec 25 2022
gummo • Triplogs 240
 Hiking7.00 Miles 1,350 AEG
 Hiking7.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.33 mph
1,350 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Trail was not crowded today for a Sunday. I'm not sure why. Weather was perfect.
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Nov 27 2022
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Wasson Peak via Sweetwater TrailTucson, AZ
Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 27 2022
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking9.25 Miles 2,180 AEG
Hiking9.25 Miles   3 Hrs   59 Mns   2.41 mph
2,180 ft AEG      9 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I prefer the loop but this was a good hike. If I lived in Tucson, then I would hike this regularly.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black-Throated Sparrow  Canyon Towhee  Cooper's Hawk  Rock Wren
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Nov 20 2022
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Thompson Peak from Dixie Mine THPhoenix, AZ
Thompson Peak from Dixie Mine TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 20 2022
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking9.60 Miles 2,250 AEG
Hiking9.60 Miles   3 Hrs   46 Mns   2.65 mph
2,250 ft AEG      9 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Quiet day. Made it up in 1 hour and 57 minutes. Some birds seen along the way but not much was seen. I pulled a calf muscle also, but it didn't slow me down too much.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Canyon Towhee  Red-tailed Hawk  Rock Wren  Verdin
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Nov 14 2022
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Pyramid Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Nov 14 2022
gummo • Triplogs 240
 Hiking6.50 Miles 1,350 AEG
 Hiking6.50 Miles   2 Hrs   39 Mns   2.45 mph
1,350 ft AEG3 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
1:26 up, 1:13 down. Quiet night.
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Oct 24 2022
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Gila Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Gila Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 24 2022
gummo • Triplogs 240
Hiking7.20 Miles 556 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   3 Hrs      2.40 mph
556 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Lost Mine - South Mountain
National Trail - South Mountain
Partners none no partners
Saw a baby patch-nosed snake. I'm still recovering from a recent cold and not 100% yet. Tree lizards are still out but snake season is probably over as I look at the forecast. You'll probably see me in the area more often next month during the week.
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