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Jan 31 2014
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Panorama Trail #635Alpine, AZ
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 31 2014
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking9.70 Miles 1,741 AEG
Hiking9.70 Miles   4 Hrs      2.65 mph
1,741 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Jan 30 2014
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 Triplogs 17

56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Timber Mesa Trail #636Alpine, AZ
Alpine, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 30 2014
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking6.00 Miles 250 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   3 Hrs   20 Mns   1.95 mph
250 ft AEG      15 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
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Pleasant easy hike with some early views.
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Feb 10 2013
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 10 2013
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking4.70 Miles 1,605 AEG
Hiking4.70 Miles   4 Hrs   15 Mns   1.61 mph
1,605 ft AEG   1 Hour   20 Mns Break
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Partners none no partners
Was very windy and cold...
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Oct 07 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Lynx Creek - Salida Gulch - John's Tank LoopPrescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 07 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking4.20 Miles 450 AEG
Hiking4.20 Miles   3 Hrs   45 Mns   1.40 mph
450 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Nice moderate hike... felt like more than 450' elevation change.
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Sep 30 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Soldier Pass Trail #66 - SedonaSedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 30 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking4.60 Miles 480 AEG
Hiking4.60 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.67 mph
480 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 no routes
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Partners none no partners
My most favorite hike in Sedona to date (have yet to hike Oak Creek).

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Devils Kitchen, the largest sinkhole in the Sedona area, the Seven Sacred Pools (there were maybe 2.5 pools this day) and overall beauty made this a great hike.

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I made it a loop with the Brins Mesa Trail... added less than a mile to the hike and was worth it:

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Sep 19 2012
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 Triplogs 17

56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Grapevine Springs Canyon Trail #4Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 19 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking3.50 Miles 870 AEG
Hiking3.50 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   1.56 mph
870 ft AEG      15 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Finding the Grape Vine Road turn off is 'easy' (heading west from I-17) if you follow mile markers....if you pass mile marker 274 you missed the turn by 200 feet... south side of 69. Look for the 'Do Not Enter' sign on the south side of the road. Grape Vine Road is 100 feet east from this sign (see photo):

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Only high clearance 4x4 vehicles can get to the trailhead....also, expect "Arizona Pinstripes" (scratched paint)... It's a rough road.... Kinda fun if you have a jeep or something similar.

Again: The last 1.5 mile drive to the "trail head" is only possible if you have both a high-clearance and 4X4 vehicle. No exceptions. Your paint job won't quite be the same afterwards either:

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The trail itself is pleasant and not well-traveled . Hikers will need bug spray.

See photos:http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=283996
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Sep 09 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Huckaby Trail #161Sedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 09 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking4.60 Miles 810 AEG
Hiking4.60 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.67 mph
810 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Beautiful hike.

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Sep 01 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Fisher Point via Sandys Canyon TrailFlagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 01 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking6.00 Miles 400 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   2.18 mph
400 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Awesome hike... Fisher Point was very unique and a pleasant surprise.
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Aug 19 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Loy Canyon Trail #5Sedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 19 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking10.00 Miles 1,950 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   7 Hrs      1.60 mph
1,950 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I think I did this hike out of season.... pretty warm in August.
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Aug 12 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Sycamore Canyon Trail #40Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 12 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking5.80 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking5.80 Miles   6 Hrs   30 Mns   1.93 mph
500 ft AEG   3 Hrs   30 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Aug 06 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Thumb Butte / North FacePrescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hike & Climb avatar Aug 06 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hike & Climb2.00 Miles 600 AEG
Hike & Climb2.00 Miles   1 Hour   20 Mns   1.50 mph
600 ft AEG
Second I  • Boulder
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Jul 22 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Granite Mountain Trail #261Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 22 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking8.20 Miles 1,700 AEG
Hiking8.20 Miles   4 Hrs   45 Mns   2.05 mph
1,700 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
First time doing this hike... this trail doesn't appear to end with the typical 'hike to the top and you're done'...

The 'Little Granite Mountain Loop' was much more scenic.
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May 28 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Boynton Canyon Trail #47Sedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar May 28 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking5.00 Miles 685 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   3 Hrs   45 Mns   1.54 mph
685 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
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:PMIC: Boynton Canyon - Sedona - Memorial Day 2012

Did the Vista Trail Vortex-thing... ] ](*,)

...then to the end of Boynton Box Canyon...

..and back.

:PMIC:
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May 13 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Ranch Trail #62Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar May 13 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking6.40 Miles 900 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles   4 Hrs   20 Mns   1.79 mph
900 ft AEG      45 Mns Break25 LBS Pack
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Partners none no partners
This Mother's Day hike was a bit more challenging than I anticipated... could see smoke from the forest fires just to the south. Was going to try to loop it back but I was done going up. :sweat: :sweat: :sweat:
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May 06 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Groom Creek Loop Trail #307Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar May 06 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking9.00 Miles 1,700 AEG
Hiking9.00 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   1.80 mph
1,700 ft AEG      30 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Apr 29 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Little Granite Mountain LoopPrescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 29 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking6.70 Miles 1,370 AEG
Hiking6.70 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   1.49 mph
1,370 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break20 LBS Pack
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Started this loop at the Iron Springs Road trailhead and took the loop counter-clockwise. This was my first significant Prescott hike since moving here.

Very impressive hike. Very beautiful granite rock gardens. Vistas were outstanding.
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Jan 22 2012
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56 male
 Joined Jan 02 2012
 Prescott, AZ
Windgate Bell LoopPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 22 2012
DarwinJrTriplogs 17
Hiking10.10 Miles 1,967 AEG
Hiking10.10 Miles   6 Hrs      2.24 mph
1,967 ft AEG   1 Hour   30 Mns Break
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did this loop counter clockwise with overcast and mild weather.

I never seen so many mountain bikers on a trail before.
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average hiking speed 1.8 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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