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Jun 10 2003
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Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 10 2003
James M. Poehner • Triplogs 5
Hiking4.80 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking4.80 Miles   6 Hrs      0.80 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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Jun 10 2003
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Flatiron Hike - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Flatiron Hike - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 10 2003
James M. Poehner • Triplogs 5
Hiking4.80 Miles 2,780 AEG
Hiking4.80 Miles   5 Hrs      0.96 mph
2,780 ft AEG
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First time hike for me. Very rewarding, though it tested how well I've stayed in shape. The hike up was pretty steep! I was expecting much worse. From what my friends were saying I was expecting scree chute boulder hopping like the one up Brown's peak. Tossed my hiking stick after the slope up from the waterfall. I wish I would have stashed it alot closer to the top. I thought coming down was a wee bit harder and i found myself longing for my trusty stick! :o I could not believe how massive it was on top. Used up a couple rolls of film, snapping shots of Four Peaks, The drop offs and of me standing on the edge. I send those to mom back in Ohio! She really loves those pics. :twisted: All in All I loved the hike. Plan to make sure I do it every year until I'm in a wheel chair.
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Apr 29 2003
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Rogers Canyon RuinsGlobe, AZ
Rogers Canyon Ruins
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 29 2003
James M. Poehner • Triplogs 5
Hiking8.20 Miles 1,118 AEG
Hiking8.20 Miles   3 Hrs      2.73 mph
1,118 ft AEG
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The road to the trailhead was awesome!!!!We did it in a 65 GMC pickup with a straight six. We found ourselves yelling YE HA!!! several times at the top of our lungs. I felt like one of the Duke boys. The views along the road were fantastic. We did see 3 Diamondbacks hanging out on the road along the way.

Good thing to heed the water advice. I thought I had brought too much, until the way back. Up, Up, Up!

The ruins were the highlight. We spent about an hour and a half there. Taking pictures, sitting in awe. These people were extremely smart. My favorite part was seeing the hand prints in the mud from when they built these dwellings.

It was quite sad thought, to see the names carved into the wood and the many footprints on the roof of the dwelling.

Awesome hike thank you for sharing!!!!
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Apr 16 2003
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 Phoenix, AZ
Towel Creek Ruins - West AccessCamp Verde, AZ
Towel Creek Ruins - West Access
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 16 2003
James M. Poehner • Triplogs 5
Hiking6.08 Miles 712 AEG
Hiking6.08 Miles
712 ft AEG
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Never found the ruins this way. Though, If you've never seen the ruins and would like to they are easy to find using Towel Creek Trail #67.
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Towel Creek Trail #67Camp Verde, AZ
Towel Creek Trail #67
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 16 2003
James M. Poehner • Triplogs 5
Hiking6.40 Miles 1,500 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles
1,500 ft AEG
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Take 260 into Camp Verde. From Camp Verde follow 260 for about 7 miles to FR 708 on right. Follow FR 708 for about 8mis on gravel road until you see Needle Rock on the right. Go about 50 yards further until you see the Clearing on the left for parking and the ranch entrance on the right. The actual trail head is about 50-60 yards further on 708. There is a brown sign marking the trail head only visible from the opposite direction. Directly from the sign to the right is a yellow entrance gate. Enter the gate. Look for carins that will lead you to the actual trailhead marker. At marker make a left and follow the cattle trail. About 100yds you will enter another cattle gate. Continue to follow the cattle trail up a steep rocky path. Be careful! Follow cattle trail for about 2.5mis until you see the entrance to a grazing pasture. Go through the entrance. The trail is not highly visible here but continue straight along fence line and it will pick up again. You will have to cross another entrance near the cattle pond on your left. Then another on your right. This is where the trail will begin to follow the creek on the right. The trail is highly visible in some areas and almost non-visible in some. Look for carins to remain on the trail. Many are marked with small white reflector tape. Continue traveling on the trail for about 4.5 miles. Take full advantage of the many shaded resting places that cross the creek. There are many nice rocks to sit with many clear pools of water alongside. After following trail for about 4.5mis you will see the ruins high up on the opposite cliff. The trail becomes very vague as you get directly across from the ruins. Look hard for the carins that will lead you down and across the creek to the other side of the canyon where you can do an easy climb up to the ruins. At the ruins there are several tools and pieces of pottery laying about on stones. Becareful at the large cave ruin as it is home to several large cats. Wear sturdy climbing boots as the trail is steep and rocky perfect for ankle injuries especially on the way back when your muscles are tired. Take plenty of water and some high energy food. You will need it on the way back. I've seen this hike rated moderate. I rate it strenous simply for the distance and rugged up and down trail.
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