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Jul 14 2025
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Purcell Lodge Golden B.C., WW 
Purcell Lodge Golden B.C., WW
 
Hiking avatar Jul 14 2025
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
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Our Venture Out (Higley and Main) hiking group from Mesa planned a summer get together for the snow birds from Canada and the U.S. for a summer adventure. We met on Sunday and had dinner at a local restaurant, then met Monday morning to helicopter up to the Purcell Lodge after a 10 minute flight. Purcell lodge is the premier lodge in the area, with gourmet meals and luxury accommodations. Guides split us into 3 groups of different levels and daily hikes consumed 6 to 7 hours. The lodge offered a sauna in addition to lots of things to do when the hiking day was complete. A great way to meet your winter friends for fun in the summer.
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Feb 17 2025
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Paradox Arch, AZ 
Paradox Arch, AZ
 
Canyoneering avatar Feb 17 2025
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Canyoneering4.90 Miles 1,780 AEG
Canyoneering4.90 Miles4 Days         
1,780 ft AEG
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A friend sent her pix of Paradox Arch, we have often been in this area but failed to spot the arches. The trail to Spire canyon or Waterfall canyon or canyon at the top of Weeks Wash, whatever you wish to call it, has some well placed cairns that mark a trail up to Paradox arch. It seems this arch has gotten popular recently. The trail is pretty well identified, but there are places that are a bit dicey. We wanted to venture off to see it on the way to the diving board.
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Wildflowers Observation None
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Jan 13 2025
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Canyon Lake Ridgeline/Clock Arch AZ, AZ 
Canyon Lake Ridgeline/Clock Arch AZ, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 13 2025
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles
1,000 ft AEG
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On an exploration hike we found some arches and we named the largest one 'clock arch'. Today we wanted to begin our hike from MM 207 1/2 and leave a second car at MM 208 on hwy 88. Our hike took us down into First Water Creek, then to, what we call the Canyon Lake Ridgeline in search for the Clock Arch. Initially, we walked right past it, then looked back from a lower elevation to spot it. So, we returned to get photos of that area. After the photo shoot, we decided to move up to the top of the ridge line to find a place for a snack before dropping down and finding a route to First Water Creek and the trail leading up to MM 208 where our second car was parked.
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Wildflowers Observation None
no flowers
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Jan 06 2025
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Peak 2881 Loop (Apache Gap)Phoenix, AZ
Peak 2881 Loop (Apache Gap)
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 06 2025
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking6.00 Miles 615 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles
615 ft AEG
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Ron and Glen chose to do a local hike that would take in some pretty rugged climbing to see some arches they had discovered on an earlier hike. Seven of us from Venture Out made the trek and enjoyed the great views of Canyon and Saguaro Lakes in addition to the variety of arches. We started on trail and ended on trail, but a lot of 'bushwhacking' to find the spots we were focused on.
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[ checklist ]  Horns of a Dilemma  Peak 2881 - Goldfield Mtns
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May 18 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Horseshoe lake and beyond, AZ 
Horseshoe lake and beyond, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 18 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
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California grandsons were here for a visit, since 106 was to be the high, I thought short hikes around Carefree might be a good idea. We visited Horseshoe Lake, Bartlett Lake, Kay Sears Ruins, and Seven Springs, getting a picture of the Fountain on the way back to Mesa. The boys are moving from Santa Cruz to Des Moines, Iowa. They will have the advantage of seeing a lot of cornfields in Iowa.
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Apr 27 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Mesquite Flat Loop, AZ 
Mesquite Flat Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 27 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.50 mph
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One of my favorite hikes because of the great vistas of the multitude of canyons running beside each other.
There are a couple of places on the route that we have to scramble up to the peak, but nothing too difficult.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Flowers are in bloom as well as some prickly pear and staghorn cholla.
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Apr 19 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Salt River Kiln Hike, AZ 
Salt River Kiln Hike, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 19 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.50 mph
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Started our hike at Blue Point Rec area off Bush hwy. Walked the wash back to the Wing kiln, then followed a horse trail across the ridge line to get close to the river, then headed west to the kiln. After that cairned a bushwhack trail north across the ridgeline, then across to the east to reach the wash we came in on. Historical hike of kiln made a long time ago.
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Apr 12 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Upper Saguaro Lake AZ, AZ 
Upper Saguaro Lake AZ, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 12 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking5.00 Miles
Hiking5.00 Miles   5 Hrs      1.00 mph
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Adrian, Todd and I wanted to see Horns of a Dilemma and upper Saguaro Lake. We parked the car at the junction of Morman Flat Dam road and Apache Trail Saw a couple campers as we moved from toward Willow Springs Creek. We followed the trail until it disappeared, then found a cairn here and there leading us to the ridgeline that lead us to the point on the lake we were searching for. A special hike because we ran across the tortoise on our return route.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Lots of brittelbush and others.
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Apr 08 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Arnett Creek - CanyonGlobe, AZ
Arnett Creek - Canyon
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 08 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking7.00 Miles 401 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   5 Hrs      1.40 mph
401 ft AEG
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Our Venture Out hiking group opted to hike Arnett creek via Telegraph Canyon. Of course, we can't resist looking for Apache Tears which took some time. One of the most beautiful hikes in the area.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Globe Mallow and brittlebush with a small field of poppies.
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Apr 06 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Canyon Lake Meander, AZ 
Canyon Lake Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 06 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking4.00 Miles
Hiking4.00 Miles   6 Hrs      0.67 mph
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We wanted to do a reverse route of the hike we did a week ago reaching the Sponge Bob cave and the Clock Arch on the way. A lot of scrambling and rerouting to find 'Sponge Bob' and the Clock arch. We weren't aware of any proper names for the landmarks so use our own that we created. We think this is an exceptional area with lots to see. A short hike, but challenging.
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Mar 29 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Canyon Lake ridge line meander, AZ 
Canyon Lake ridge line meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 29 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking4.00 Miles
Hiking4.00 Miles   6 Hrs      0.67 mph
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Ron found a route on HAZ taking us from Apache Trail MM207 1/2 to MM 208 that would take us to the ridgeline overlooking Canyon Lake, we would follow it then move over to another ridge before we dropped down into the canyon leading into where Canyon Lake is fed by First Water creek. A beautiful hike that we would like to explore again taking a closer look at the arches and the cave. A beautiful area that I would recommend to anyone who likes to explore.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Hedge hogs were blooming, also some brittlebush, Globe Mallow, and Lupin.
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Mar 26 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Geronimo's Head meander., AZ 
Geronimo's Head meander., AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 26 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles   5 Hrs      1.20 mph
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Our plan was to hike Geronimo's Head and drop down into the Peter's Cave canyon from the ridgeline, check out the cave and walk the creek back to the Tortilla Flat parking lot. We found lots of water in the creek, so decided to hike up to Geronimo's Head then decide on how to proceed. We climbed up toward Geronimo's Head and decided to walk the ridgeline toward the drop down route to Peter's Cave. Reaching the drop down point, we considered the water level in the creek and changed our plan to work our way down to the creek. Today we will stay dry and avoid getting soaked. We did meet a lone hiker at the Fragile Arch junction who had walked the creek in water shoes, staying in the creek all the way to Peter's Cave.
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Wildflowers Observation None
We saw a few flowers, Brittlebush, Golden Eye, Globe Mallow in addition to the flowering hedgehog cactus.
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Mar 01 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
White Canyon via Wood CanyonGlobe, AZ
White Canyon via Wood Canyon
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 01 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking8.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.33 mph
1,000 ft AEG
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We chose to do an abbreviated hike of the 13 mile hike we did in 2021. So, we reversed our route, starting on the back of our track and working out way to the 'bat cave'. We had difficulty as conditions are much different that in 2021. But persistence ruled, and we found a way. The beauty of the area and the 'fun' of scrambling over the difficult terrain make this an unforgettable hike. I hope you enjoy the photos.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Mexican poppies, Globe mallow and other varieties are springing up.
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Feb 26 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Barks Lower Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Barks Lower Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 26 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking4.25 Miles 848 AEG
Hiking4.25 Miles   4 Hrs      1.06 mph
848 ft AEG
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We talked about doing lower Bark's Canyon after seeing triplogs on HAZ. After many years of hiking, we finally made it to do this hike. We picked the perfect time with all the water in the canyon. The right amount of water too, as more water would made it more difficult to navigate.
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Wildflowers Observation None
We were seeing Mexican poppies springing up all along the way.
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Feb 23 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Deer Creek Trail #45Payson, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 23 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking8.60 Miles 2,586 AEG
Hiking8.60 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   1.56 mph
2,586 ft AEG
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We decided to go for a hike in the Payson area. When we reached hwy 188, we remembered the Deer Creek trailhead was opposite the turnoff, so thought we would check out the Deer Creek trail. We found it to be a good trail that followed the creek much farther than we wanted to go. After 5 creek crossing, we felt it was time to return to the trailhead. It's a great place to hike when the water is flowing down the mountainside.
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[ checklist ]  David D. Gowan
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Wildflowers Observation None
I don't remember seeing any flowers.
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Feb 16 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Wood Canyon Meander, AZ 
Wood Canyon Meander, AZ
 
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jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Canyoneering7.30 Miles 1,780 AEG
Canyoneering7.30 Miles
1,780 ft AEG
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Glen chose Wood Canyon just south of Superior as our challenge for the day. Driving south on hwy 177, we take the road west, then a side road south to the point we decide to start our hike. We switch back our way up to the ridgeline route chosen. At the north end of the ridgeline, we see the 'tank' down below, then choose to travel south on the ridgeline to a point we choose to be appropriate to drop back down the road to complete a 'loop'. Always amazed at the beauty of the rock outcroppings in this area, we are tired out, but glad we made the effort.
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Feb 01 2024
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80 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Rhyodacite CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Rhyodacite Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 01 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking7.00 Miles 1,500 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.17 mph
1,500 ft AEG
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Glen wants to hike from Bush highway to MM 204 on the Apache Trail. We would have to navigate through Rhyodacite Canyon to reach Westward Arch and follow a previous route to MM204 from there that we had taken earlier in the season. Getting through Rhyodacite to Westward Arch was the difficult area and we weren't successful on this day. We had seen where others had been through in the past, but the wash seemed to have closed in with vegetation since they were here. Not sure what our next plan will be to make the passage from Bush highway to Apache Trail.
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[ checklist ]  Desert Tortoise
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[ checklist ]  Ghost?
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Jan 26 2024
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80 male
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 mesa,az
Fish Creek Meander, AZ 
Fish Creek Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 26 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking8.00 Miles 2,000 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles   7 Hrs      1.14 mph
2,000 ft AEG
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Glen thought it would be a good idea to trim the route and ensure we had cairns to mark out route to our favorite Fish Creek Overlook. We did see a few rabbits on the way and the catclaw crossing the creek was pretty nasty. We managed pretty well and our hike went well. After reaching the overlook, Glen decided to move down through a canyon to reach the Tortilla Ranch and see a granary in the mountainside that he had seen before. Great views and I think future hikers will appreciate the route being maintained a bit.
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Jan 19 2024
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80 male
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 mesa,az
Heart Arch Meander, AZ 
Heart Arch Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles   5 Hrs      1.20 mph
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Ron chose a route to hike to Heart Arch from the Canyon lake trailhead. Leaving the car, we crossed the bridge and walked down the recreation site on the south side of the road and began climbing up from the south end. A pretty rugged route, we planned to drop down to the creek and up the east side of the creek to reach Heart Arch then return to the car via West Boulder Trail. Ron's ankle injury changed our planned route and we endured the adventure of leaving via the creek bed which is quite rugged in areas. A challenging hike and we were happy Ron was able to endure the pain to get out on his own/
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[ checklist ]  HAZ - Hike HAZard
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Jan 12 2024
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80 male
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 mesa,az
Superstition Diving Board, AZ 
Superstition Diving Board, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 12 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 169
Hiking6.50 Miles
Hiking6.50 Miles   7 Hrs   30 Mns   0.87 mph
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We did this hike last year and had decided to give it another 'go'. We start from First Water Road at the Jacob's Crosscut parking area. We take the long walk to the Waterfall Canyon, then up across patches of ice to reach the top of the 'waterfall'(no water coming down) before climbing the steep hill to the next ridgeline. From there we worked our way to find the board and drop down to it. We saw a huge bighorn sheep bull when we did the climb a year ago, but no wildlife on this trek. For me it was an exhausting day, though born in 1944, I wasn't the elder hiker on this challenge.
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