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Feb 02 2011
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39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Weaver's Needle CrosscutPhoenix, AZ
Weaver's Needle Crosscut
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2011
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking0.90 Miles 265 AEG
Hiking0.90 Miles   1 Hour      0.90 mph
265 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Peralta Trail #102
Terrapin Trail #234
Bluff Spring Loop & Weaver's View
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So I did the crosscut the opposite way. From Peralta trail to Terrapin. Wasn't bad, took a little bit to find the trail but for the most part the trail is highly used and easy to follow once you find it. Its a bit past pinyon campground but isn't very obvious just look for another trail zipping off to the right. You cross a dry river bed and then you start to see the cairns and it pretty easy to see them from then on. The rocks aren't a big deal to get buy just have to do a little climbing. You go over two valleys to get to buff springs. After the second valley you will climb up another valley and you will hit Terrapin trail and go right. then follow that to Buff Springs which is clearly marked by a sign. If you have trouble finding trails or have no sense of direction I highly suggest not trying this trail. I went on a day where it was wicked cold 39 degrees out, bit nippy but rarely saw anyone which I love.
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Feb 02 2011
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39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Peralta Trail #102Phoenix, AZ
Peralta Trail #102
Phoenix, AZ
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Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking3.00 Miles 1,380 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles   2 Hrs      1.50 mph
1,380 ft AEG
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Did this to find the weaver's needle crosscut. I went on a blistery cold day (39 degrees) and there was literally NO ONE there. Saw two groups of people and one at the end at Buff Springs. Find the Crosscut right after pinyon camp. Great hike not sure how far it is to the crosscut, like 2 or 3 miles I think.
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Feb 02 2011
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 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Terrapin Trail #234Phoenix, AZ
Terrapin Trail #234
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2011
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking1.00 Miles 860 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
860 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Peralta Trail #102
Weaver's Needle Crosscut
Bluff Spring Loop & Weaver's View
Partners none no partners
Caught this after the Weaver's needle crosscut to connect with Bluff Springs, nice little part over a ridge and down into the valley. I saw no one on this trail, it was 39 degrees after all.
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Feb 02 2011
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39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Bluff Spring Loop & Weaver's ViewPhoenix, AZ
Bluff Spring Loop & Weaver's View
Phoenix, AZ
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Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking3.00 Miles 2,250 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles
2,250 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
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Peralta Trail #102
Terrapin Trail #234
Weaver's Needle Crosscut
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Caught this from Terrapin trail. Great hike amazing view of saguaro forest, canyon and weaver's needle.
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Feb 02 2011
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 Photos 43
 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Peralta to Fremont SaddlePhoenix, AZ
Peralta to Fremont Saddle
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2011
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking4.90 Miles 1,440 AEG
Hiking4.90 Miles
1,440 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Peralta Trail #102
Bluff Spring Loop & Weaver's View
Terrapin Trail #234
Partners none no partners
Great hike, amazing views, easy enough for everyone.
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Feb 01 2011
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 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 01 2011
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking3.85 Miles 1,315 AEG
Hiking3.85 Miles   3 Hrs      1.28 mph
1,315 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Great day hike. I parked at the North McDowell access area. Probably want a 4 wheel drive to get there its a little rough and I didn't see anything but 4 wheel drive cars there. The hike was nice a little shorter. If you want to go a bit longer go past the thumb and down another ravine following the Tom's Thumb trail. I didn't follow it all the way because I ran out of time. Very cool once you get over the ridge, lots of saguaros etc. The caves are fun to explore at the thumb and its fun to see how far up you can get.
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Jan 18 2011
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 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 18 2011
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking6.40 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles   6 Hrs      1.07 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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This is one for the most breathtaking hikes I have ever been on. It starts at the Lost Dutchman State Park where its a $7 fee to get in. I parked at the siphon draw trailhead parking. Follow the siphon draw up to the awesome canyon pictured in my photo, and then here is where the hard part starts. Finding the trail in the beginning can be hard but once you find the spray painted markers its a breeze. You basically want to follow the canyon up. Its about 1.5 miles I think from the main canyon and you have to climb up boulders and such to get there. Once you get to the top the views are to die for. Totally worth the time. I want to go back soon.
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Jan 04 2011
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 Photos 43
 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Inspiration Point - Tonto NFPhoenix, AZ
Inspiration Point - Tonto NF
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2011
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking1.50 Miles 837 AEG
Hiking1.50 Miles
837 ft AEG
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Nice hike when you don't want to go far to get away from it all. Not super strenuous good the day after a looooong hike
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Dec 08 2010
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 Photos 43
 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300Phoenix, AZ
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 08 2010
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking2.20 Miles 1,180 AEG
Hiking2.20 Miles
1,180 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Partners none no partners
Super busy trail, but good straightforward hike. Cool place to watch the city go by.
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Dec 02 2010
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 Photos 43
 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Camelback Summit - Cholla TrailPhoenix, AZ
Camelback Summit - Cholla Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 02 2010
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking3.00 Miles 1,275 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles
1,275 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Partners none no partners
Great hike, less busy than echo, not as scenic
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Nov 30 2010
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 Photos 43
 Triplogs 12

39 female
 Joined Jan 31 2011
 Scottsdale, AZ
Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin OverlookPhoenix, AZ
Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 30 2010
Maggie247 • Triplogs 12
Hiking4.40 Miles 380 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles
380 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Great way to get away from it all, not busy and good views. Not the best hike if you want something challenging
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