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Feb 19 2026
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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Picketpost Mountain SummitGlobe, AZ
Picketpost Mountain Summit
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 19 2026
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
Hiking4.40 Miles 2,029 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   4 Hrs      1.10 mph
2,029 ft AEG
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I hadn't done Picketpost for some time so decided to take the hike by myself today. Conditions were good and I was happy I made it to the top. It was great having Sarah join me for the downhill jaunt.
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Wildflowers Observation None
Brittlebush, globe mallow and a few others. Lots of green to be seen all the way up.
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Feb 05 2026
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81 male
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 mesa,az
Triple Arch from Willow Springs TH, AZ 
Triple Arch from Willow Springs TH, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 05 2026
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
Hiking9.00 Miles
Hiking9.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.50 mph
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John from Apache Wells alerted me that he was taking his group to triplearch. It had been some time since I had hiked there, so asked him if I could join his group. In the past, we always approached it from Black Glass Canyon, but John's route led in from the canyon south of Black Glass Canyon, not sure if this canyon has a name. I was surprised to see the route was all trail. In the past we had a good deal of bushwhacking. A good day for this hike. Ted Tenny's book: Hiking the Goldfields was our source for the names of the landmarks except for Laura's arch. We came up with that one when Laura spotted the arch on a hike there several years ago. Of course, we are the only ones that refer to that arch by that name.
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We saw owls clover, indian paintbrushes, mexican poppies and brittlebush
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Jan 26 2026
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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Rhyodacite Canyon via Cougar Draw, AZ 
Rhyodacite Canyon via Cougar Draw, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 26 2026
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
Hiking5.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   7 Hrs   14 Mns   0.69 mph
800 ft AEG
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Ron and Glen choose to hike Rhyodacite Canyon via Cougar Draw. Having been there in the past, I didn't think the wall could be negotiated. Ron and Glen convinced me otherwise. They gave me the encouragement and confidence to climb the vertical wall (in my mind anyway). Rhyodacite Canyon is beautiful in anyway it is approached. Last year Glen and I crosse the Salt river to reach the canyon. In the past we have seen big horn sheep in the canyon, but only saw a couple whitetail deer on this hike.
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Wildflowers Observation None
lots of flowers, mexican poppites and others.
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228999
Jan 16 2026
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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Hog CanyonPhoenix, AZ
Hog Canyon
Phoenix, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Jan 16 2026
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
Canyoneering9.10 Miles 1,130 AEG
Canyoneering9.10 Miles   6 Hrs      1.52 mph
1,130 ft AEG
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We found our entry trailhead from King's Ranch road had been closed because of new housing in the area. With no trailhead there, we had to use the Broadway trailhead. The Kings Ranch route was about 4 miles shorter than this one. We began with 6 hikers, but 3 dropped out before we reached the two mile point, so Todd, Jim and I pressed on. Sad that one posting of graffiti had been etched in the rock since my last visit. But the day was perfect for the hike and we didn't leave too much blood in the canyon.
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Wildflowers Observation None
saw globe mallow and brittlebush on the hike.
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Oct 14 2025
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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Massacre Falls Loop - First Water THPhoenix, AZ
Massacre Falls Loop - First Water TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 14 2025
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
Hiking6.85 Miles 1,375 AEG
Hiking6.85 Miles   4 Hrs   36 Mns   1.49 mph
1,375 ft AEG
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With recent rains, Kevin joined me to see the waterfalls that developed in the Superstitions. Great to see many others having the same idea.
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Jul 14 2025
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81 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 174
Hiking
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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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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Paradox Arch, AZ 
Paradox Arch, AZ
 
Canyoneering avatar Feb 17 2025
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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81 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 174
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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81 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 174
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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81 male
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 mesa,az
Horseshoe lake and beyond, AZ 
Horseshoe lake and beyond, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 18 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
Hiking
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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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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Mesquite Flat Loop, AZ 
Mesquite Flat Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 27 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Salt River Kiln Hike, AZ 
Salt River Kiln Hike, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 19 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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 mesa,az
Upper Saguaro Lake AZ, AZ 
Upper Saguaro Lake AZ, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 12 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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214642
Apr 08 2024
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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Arnett Creek - CanyonGlobe, AZ
Arnett Creek - Canyon
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 08 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Canyon Lake Meander, AZ 
Canyon Lake Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Apr 06 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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81 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 174
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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214439
Mar 26 2024
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81 male
 Joined Mar 18 2012
 mesa,az
Geronimo's Head meander., AZ 
Geronimo's Head meander., AZ
 
Hiking avatar Mar 26 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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81 male
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 mesa,az
White Canyon via Wood CanyonGlobe, AZ
White Canyon via Wood Canyon
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 01 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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 mesa,az
Barks Lower Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Barks Lower Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 26 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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81 male
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 mesa,az
Deer Creek Trail #45Payson, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 23 2024
jameslcox44 • Triplogs 174
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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