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Dec 05 2025
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Karura Forest - KenyaAfrica, WW
Karura Forest - Kenya
Africa, WW
Hiking avatar Dec 05 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking14.00 Miles 1,245 AEG
Hiking14.00 Miles   5 Hrs      2.80 mph
1,245 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
*Route Scout wasn't working, so I had to guess the mileage and time. Also, Karura raised the admission fee from 600ksh to 741.06ksh.

I started my hike from my hotel, La Maison Royale, to Karura Forest - Gate A. Google says that it normally takes 80 minutes, but I did it in 55 minutes. It's about 4 miles to the gate. It took 5 minutes to check in before checking out Karura. There were more people, especially Muslims, than last week.

I took a different route this time to the butterfly pond, which is not a pond. Butterfly Pond does not always have butterflies, but it did today. I saw some butterfly species that I haven't seen before.

I spend about 3 hours walking around and looking for animals. I found a few birds and some monkeys. I saw one monkey chase and terrorize a boy at the playground but did him no harm. I saw a dik-dik running away toward me. I was spooked by a Muslim family, who might have shooed it away. It was too fast for a photo.

I got some decent photos and found some critters that I have not spotted before there. I walked back to the hotel in 66 minutes. Google maps was not working today, but I already knew the route home. I have to figure out what I am going to do next while I'm still here.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black sunbird  Common leopard butterfly  Green banded swallowtail  Green veined emperor butterfly  Hadeda ibis  Intermediate Heron  Jackson's Swallowtail  Little grebe  Sykes Monkey  white backed duck  white-browed robin-chat  Yellow-billed kite
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Nov 11 2025
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Old Baldy - Super Trail LoopTucson, AZ
Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 11 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking12.40 Miles 4,179 AEG
Hiking12.40 Miles   6 Hrs   2 Mns   2.21 mph
4,179 ft AEG      26 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Happy Veterans Day. Trail was in good condition. It wasn't crowded despite being a holiday and a free day at the park.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Mule Deer  Steller's Jay
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Oct 22 2025
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Broadway CavePhoenix, AZ
Broadway Cave
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 22 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking4.00 Miles 960 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   2.03 mph
960 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Slight rain and greener than usual.
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Oct 15 2025
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Pyramid Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Oct 15 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking7.35 Miles 1,320 AEG
 Hiking7.35 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.94 mph
1,320 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Workout hike then a bicep workout then work.
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Oct 01 2025
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Prospector Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 01 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking4.15 Miles 1,241 AEG
Hiking4.15 Miles   2 Hrs   9 Mns   1.96 mph
1,241 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This was the slowest that I've ever hiked this loop. The recent storm eroded the trail, making it more challenging and treacherous. A lot of slipping and loose rocks made it difficult so I walked off trail to avoid falling. I won't be hiking this again until the trail is restored.
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May 27 2025
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Prospector Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar May 27 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking4.22 Miles 1,179 AEG
 Hiking4.22 Miles   1 Hour   53 Mns   2.24 mph
1,179 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
It wasn't as hot as I thought it would be. Started at 10am.
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May 20 2025
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Prospector Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 20 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking4.34 Miles 1,179 AEG
Hiking4.34 Miles   1 Hour   45 Mns   2.48 mph
1,179 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I'm not finding snakes this year, so I'll focus on increasing my stamina. My goal is to hike South Mountain at least twice a week, unless the city decides to close the park this summer. I leave for Kenya June 1st. Hopefully, snakes will be out when I return.

Also, I couldn't get Route Scout to work. I recently bought an iphone, so it'll probably work on that phone. I'll use the iphone for travel and hiking.
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Apr 01 2025
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Miners Needle LoopPhoenix, AZ
Miners Needle Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 01 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking9.23 Miles 1,750 AEG
Hiking9.23 Miles   4 Hrs   35 Mns   2.01 mph
1,750 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Dry conditions. Saw no one on the trail. Cool temperatures. Few wildflowers and some water in the creek. I hiked with my friend, Christina, who I might hike with her next week.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Strawberry Hedgehog
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Common Tree Lizard  Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
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Mar 23 2025
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Goldfield Ovens LoopPhoenix, AZ
Goldfield Ovens Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 23 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking8.06 Miles 737 AEG
Hiking8.06 Miles   3 Hrs   47 Mns   2.14 mph
737 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Still no flowers. Few folks seen near the river but then the trail was empty. I did the trail anticlockwise to time it to see reptiles. I saw one snake and a few lizards. I also saw a chuckwalla but was unable to get a photo. I didn't know they lived in the area. I've been to the Salt River area hundreds of times and never saw one.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Abert's Towhee  Common Tree Lizard  Phainopepla  Tiger Whiptail  Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
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Mar 18 2025
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Prospector Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 18 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking4.67 Miles 1,295 AEG
Hiking4.67 Miles   1 Hour   47 Mns   2.62 mph
1,295 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Training hike. Few folks on the trail.
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Mar 16 2025
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Goldfield Ovens LoopPhoenix, AZ
Goldfield Ovens Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 16 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking9.56 Miles 732 AEG
Hiking9.56 Miles   4 Hrs   14 Mns   2.26 mph
732 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Some trail changes. No flowers.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  California Fan Palm
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Ornate Tree Lizard
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Mar 10 2025
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Pyramid Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Pyramid Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Mar 10 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 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
Did some trail work. Desert still looks dry here. This is my first hike since returning from Kenya

I'm still recovering from being sick. I was sick when I was in Kenya. I'm still on Kenyan time and getting up at 2am, but decided workout first then hike in the daylight.
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Feb 12 2025
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Geronimo Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Geronimo Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Feb 12 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking6.73 Miles 1,376 AEG
 Hiking6.73 Miles   2 Hrs   58 Mns   2.27 mph
1,376 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I did the Geronimo Loop, which, thank goodness, has a new and improved name. I don't remember the name, but it was awesome, and you all can sleep easier now.

I started from Mormon trailhead and walked a half mile to Geronimo [sic]. I saw only 3 people hiking down Geronimo. I took National down to Mormon to finish the loop. It was an okay loop - nothing too impressive. I'm not 100% yet from being sick, and this will be my last hike before I leave for Kenya next week.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Harris Antelope Squirrel
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Feb 10 2025
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Corona LoopPhoenix, AZ
Corona Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 10 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking7.37 Miles 1,603 AEG
Hiking7.37 Miles   3 Hrs   15 Mns   2.28 mph
1,603 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Trail wasn't crowded. No one was on Corona but people were in the flats. Near perfect weather. I did some exploring up top. I think there are some good areas to find snakes when it warms up.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  House Finch
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Feb 07 2025
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Shaw Butte Trail #306Phoenix, AZ
Shaw Butte Trail #306
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Feb 07 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking4.57 Miles 1,228 AEG
 Hiking4.57 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   2.95 mph
1,228 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
After work hike. I worked in North Phoenix today and preferred to hike instead of facing rush hour traffic.

Afterwards, I went to the gym for a tricep workout. I did biceps last night.
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Feb 02 2025
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Mesquite Canyon - Waddell - Ford Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Mesquite Canyon - Waddell - Ford Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking10.00 Miles 1,529 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   4 Hrs   15 Mns   2.38 mph
1,529 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Decent loop. I wasn't well enough to do Harquahala, so I opted for this hike. I haven't done this one in 25 years.

It was dry with a few puddles. Not much wildlife on the trail. A few side-blotches lizards were out and my computer won't upload my bird photos from my Canon.

I'm going to Cibola tomorrow. I probably need someone to look at my laptop to see why I can't upload my photos.

Edit: I fixt my computer
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Canyon Towhee
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Jan 28 2025
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Treasure Loop Trail #56Phoenix, AZ
Treasure Loop Trail #56
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jan 28 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking4.75 Miles 703 AEG
 Hiking4.75 Miles   1 Hour   55 Mns   2.48 mph
703 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Recovery hike. I'm still sick.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Anna's Hummingbird  Verdin
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Jan 27 2025
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 27 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
Hiking4.10 Miles 630 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   2 Hrs      2.08 mph
630 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Was not feeling well again today, but I didn't want to stay home, so I tried an easy trail to hike. I hiked up Marcos De Niza fairly well but then became weak and light-headed at Pima Loop. I took Pima Wash back to the car. Not much wildlife and did not see any rain.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Mourning Dove  Rock Wren  Verdin  White-Crowned Sparrow
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Jan 26 2025
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Prospector Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Prospector Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jan 26 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking4.80 Miles 1,364 AEG
 Hiking4.80 Miles   1 Hour   51 Mns   2.59 mph
1,364 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I haven't hiked in a week because of a nagging cold. I hiked today to see how I would do. I was struggling a bit but did better than I thought.

Average crowd today.
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Jan 19 2025
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Lost Camp LoopPhoenix, AZ
Lost Camp Loop
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jan 19 2025
gummo • Triplogs 328
 Hiking5.80 Miles 2,511 AEG
 Hiking5.80 Miles   2 Hrs   6 Mns   2.76 mph
2,511 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Started my day with a headache and cough. The cough subsided; the headache stayed with me.

I finished the hike and did a little extra mileage but if I feel like this tomorrow, I'm not going to Madera Canyon.
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