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Oct 30 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Deer Creek Trail - GCNorthwest, AZ
Deer Creek Trail - GC
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 30 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking4.00 Miles
Hiking4.00 Miles
   3 Hrs    Break8 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took this hike while on a rafting trip with O.A.R.S. Started at the Colorado River and hiked up along the creek to an area called the throne room. There's a nice waterfall there which is the source of deer creek. After a nice lunch we headed back down and soaked in 140' deer creek falls. Im not sure of the exact mileage there and back, but estimate it to be about 4-5 miles roundtrip. This was a great, short hike through the tapeats sandstone, which, when carved by the water makes for some great layering. Various pools are available to soak your feet or more depending on the weather.
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Oct 08 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Bright Angel TrailNorthwest, AZ
Bright Angel Trail
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 08 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking15.00 Miles 5,200 AEG
Hiking15.00 Miles   9 Hrs      1.67 mph
5,200 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Dayhike down to the Colorado River and back. I had just been hired here at the Grand Canyon and had a few days to burn.



https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3044212469228.2128359.1380622073&type=3&l=1674a52f4d
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Oct 04 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Battleship - Grand CanyonNorthwest, AZ
Battleship - Grand Canyon
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 04 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking9.00 Miles 2,000 AEG
Hiking9.00 Miles   12 Hrs      1.00 mph
2,000 ft AEG   3 Hrs    Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This is a great, moderate hike off of the beaten path. Im not going to go into a route description as there are several listed already. After exiting the Bright Angel trail at the 2 mile mark, I took the upper route out to the ship and the lower route back. Both rocks are marked with cairns. The lower route is much easier and flatter but has a few places where there is serious exposure, with 100+ foot drops. Once I got to the top I found a logbook hidden in the "rock battleship", which was placed there by a co-worker a few years back. I also got to see my first bighorn sheep on this hike. I heard some rocks tumbling on the level above me, and after taking cover looked up to see this sheep with full curved horns staring down at me. He sat there for about 10 minutes checking me out, before continuing on his way. Very Cool!!! Dont be intimidated by this hike, its not as hard as it looks.
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Sep 29 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Tonto Trail: Bright Angel Trail to Hermit TrNorthwest, AZ
Tonto Trail: Bright Angel Trail to Hermit Tr
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking25.00 Miles 3,000 AEG
Hiking25.00 Miles   12 Hrs      2.78 mph
3,000 ft AEG   3 Hrs    Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Went out and did the Hermits loop as a dayhike. Was originally going to camp down at Salt Creek, but got bored and decided to hike the rest of it out that day. Great solitude, great views. The only slightly difficult part was crossing the dry monument creek. I ended up searching for about 15 minutes until I spotted a faint trail leading up the other side of the creekbed. Sadly, the only wildlife I saw was a lone mule deer who hung out for a bit before taking off. I didnt see a single person on this entire trip until I reached Indian Gardens, which was real nice. Next time I think Ill make sure I spend a few days out here though.

Ill start posting my hike pics on this site directly, but until then... heres a facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3763797338400.2144773.1380622073&type=3&l=c9dc439f2b
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Jul 22 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Grandview Trail - Cave of the DomesNorthwest, AZ
Grandview Trail - Cave of the Domes
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 22 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking7.70 Miles 2,616 AEG
Hiking7.70 Miles   8 Hrs      0.96 mph
2,616 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Cave of the Domes is a serious of domed rooms connected by chutes and tunnels beneath horseshoe mesa. The Grandview trail is fairly rough in places, but one of my favorite trails in the Grand Canyon. (It was carved and built in the 1890's what do you expect? :) )

At 3 1/2 miles down youll reach the campgrounds where I stopped to pitch a tent and have a snack. After lightening my pack, I headed around the left side of Horseshoe Mesa. The left side of the horseshoe will point to a shallow wash which almost immediately turns into a trail. Follow this trail off of the side of the butte, to reach the cave entrance. Dont take the first entrance, its too small and littered with droppings. Take the second entrance and crawl under to enter the first dome. There youll find a trail-log and string, along with knee-protecting cardboard cutouts. Be safe... mark your route if you dont know this area and bring at least 3 light sources. I read about a kid who came in with one flashlight which he ended up breaking and he was stuck here for 3 days until NPS came down and got him out.

Ive been in this cave-system twice and have managed to explore every room that can be accessed without climbing gear. Sadly, there is light graffiti and damage, as its the only cave system in the grand canyon that can be accessed without a permit. Be safe, and carry at least 3 light sources.

After exploring the cave, I headed back to camp and then down to Page spring which is the only water source in this area. This spring carries traces of arsenic, but is assumed to be safe for limited use. Hey! Here are some pics for ya!!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3306249940001.2133123.1380622073&type=3&l=f011419d6f
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Jul 10 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Dripping Springs - Grand CanyonNorthwest, AZ
Dripping Springs - Grand Canyon
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 10 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking6.30 Miles 1,900 AEG
Hiking6.30 Miles   5 Hrs      2.10 mph
1,900 ft AEG   2 Hrs    Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Headed down here for lunch. Was originally going to head to Santa Maria Spring, but decided to head of toward dripping springs. Great little hike. Hermits trail is a little rough but not too bad.
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Jun 26 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Tonto Trail: South Kaibab to Bright AngelNorthwest, AZ
Tonto Trail: South Kaibab to Bright Angel
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 26 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking12.00 Miles 3,000 AEG
Hiking12.00 Miles   7 Hrs      1.71 mph
3,000 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did this hike with some friends a few months back.. headed down the South Kaibab, cross Tonto, then up Bright Angel. Cool trek, done it a few times... Big fan of the solitude and quietness of this trail.
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Jun 14 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Rim to RimNorthwest, AZ
Rim to Rim
Northwest, AZ
Backpack avatar Jun 14 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Backpack24.00 Miles 5,000 AEG
Backpack24.00 Miles   12 Hrs      2.67 mph
5,000 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Had a great rim to rim dayhike during the warmer months. Took the shuttle from the South rim to the North rim and was the only one spending the night in the backpacking camp. After snoozing for the night, got to the N. Kaibab trailhead at 5:00AM and started the trek. Took the side trip to ribbon falls and cooled off in the pool for about 15 minutes. The only real hot area was "the box" but every 30 minutes I sat in the creek for a bit and then continued along my way. I dont know why more people dont do this, I saw way too many people hunkered down in the shade, sweating, while I cruised by. Get in the water folks!! Phantom Ranch only showed 102 on the thermostat when I got there, but it still felt pretty warm. After a small lunch and a soak, up the other side I went. Took a break every 50 minutes or so, but still managed to cross the canyon in 12 hours. Great hike!!! Heres a link to my pics on facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... ca12f09610
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May 18 2012
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Hermit Trail - Grand CanyonNorthwest, AZ
Hermit Trail - Grand Canyon
Northwest, AZ
Backpack avatar May 18 2012
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Backpack14.00 Miles 3,400 AEG
Backpack14.00 Miles2 Days         
3,400 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Headed down to Hermits Creek to camp for the night. Was way too hot down there at this time of the year so I spend my time soaking in and walking the creek down to the Colorado River. There were 3 helicopter evacuations (one with heat exhaustion, one guy falling off the trail, and one guy who blew out his knees) and also one search and rescue operation during these 2 days in the canyon. I ended up filtering water and lightening the packs of a group of football players from Alabama who had been left behind by their hiking guides. Apparantly one of their group fell ill with heat-exhaustion and they had to evac him out. The canyons not a place to take lightly during the summer months...

Pics on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 0fec938297
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Sep 12 2011
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Redwood Regional ParkBay Area, CA
Redwood Regional Park
Bay Area, CA
Hiking avatar Sep 12 2011
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking7.68 Miles 500 AEG
Hiking7.68 Miles   4 Hrs      2.19 mph
500 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did this trip with East Bay Casual Hikers a few years back... great area, with incredible foilage and views.
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Aug 16 2011
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Mount Diablo NorthBay Area, CA
Mount Diablo North
Bay Area, CA
Hiking avatar Aug 16 2011
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking10.00 Miles 3,300 AEG
Hiking10.00 Miles   8 Hrs      1.25 mph
3,300 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Ive climbed Mt Diablo several times both from different sides. Not a bad hike. Was kinda tough back in the day when I first started hiking, but compared to recent hikes this one is a piece of cake. Great views from the top.
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Jul 14 2011
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Sonora Pass to Echo Lake Resort - PCT JSierra Nevada, CA
Sonora Pass to Echo Lake Resort - PCT J
Sierra Nevada, CA
Backpack avatar Jul 14 2011
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Backpack76.20 Miles 12,517 AEG
Backpack76.20 Miles4 Days         
12,517 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
LInked up with a group on the PCT, after walking here from San Francisco, Ca. Great trip.. I think everyone should take a spiritual walk at some point in their life.
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Jul 14 2011
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Sonora Pass Scenic HighwaySierra Nevada, CA
Sonora Pass Scenic Highway
Sierra Nevada, CA
Backpack avatar Jul 14 2011
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Backpack80.00 Miles
Backpack80.00 Miles
50 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This was part of a 4 month spiritual walk that I took. Starting at the Ocean Beach in San Francisco I just started heading east. This trip had me walking up and over Sonora Pass over into Bridgeport and then back up onto the Pacific Crest Trail.

Pics on facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 1d99636e9a
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Jan 20 2011
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
East Bay Skyline Trail, CA 
East Bay Skyline Trail, CA
 
Hiking avatar Jan 20 2011
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking60.00 Miles
Hiking60.00 Miles   52 Hrs      1.15 mph
35 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This was an out and back on the East Bay Skyline trail, which runs 30 miles from Lake Chabot to Wildcat Canyon Park through the heart of the Bay Area. ALong the way you will pass through Tilden Park, Sibley Volcanic Preserve, Lake Anza, Caldecott Wildlife Coridoor, Redwood Park, This is not an overnight trail, with the exception of reserved group camps along the way. Of course, I would never hike this trail and stealth camp that would be illegal. There are several routes along the way, with the uppermost route offering views overlooking the San Francisco bay and Oakland. Here are some pics for you to enjoy:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1574025755479.2077420.1380622073&type=3&l=8950111843
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Aug 28 2010
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Lime RidgeBay Area, CA
Lime Ridge
Bay Area, CA
Hiking avatar Aug 28 2010
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,317 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.50 mph
1,317 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break8 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
A great stroll through the hills of the eastern Bay Area with the East Bay Casual Hikers. Some great views, non-native flowers, and an fully- intact rattlesnack skin.

For now, pics are on facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/chris.ericks/photos_albums#!/media/set/?set=a.1395483532035.2051290.1380622073&type=3
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Aug 24 2010
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Briones Regional Park - Reliez Valley THBay Area, CA
Briones Regional Park - Reliez Valley TH
Bay Area, CA
Backpack avatar Aug 24 2010
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Backpack45.00 Miles 1,900 AEG
Backpack45.00 Miles3 Days         
1,900 ft AEG38 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I spent 3 days stealth-packing through Briones park. I practice "leave no trace camping." You dont know Im there, you'll never know I was there, and you dont know if Im coming back. I dont recommend it because if you get caught, the fine is probably pretty hefty. Of course, I do alot of things that I dont recommend to others. :) This is an great park with great scenery. While scrambling up a runoff through the poison oak, I was examining this small cave and thousands of fleas came flying out literally covering my legs. Had to spent 30 minutes clearing them from legs, shoes, socks, etc. however I did manage to find a new route up to one of the peaks, so it was well worth it. I took this trip way back in August of 2010, but for some reason It wont let me post that date... ???

facebook pics:

https://www.facebook.com/chris.ericks/p ... 073&type=3
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Aug 18 2010
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 Photos 26
 Triplogs 17

55 male
 Joined Oct 05 2012
 
Lake Chabot LoopBay Area, CA
Lake Chabot Loop
Bay Area, CA
Hiking avatar Aug 18 2010
SuperUnleaded • Triplogs 17
Hiking9.00 Miles
Hiking9.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.64 mph
      30 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Took this 9 mile loop around lake Chabot with the East Bay Casual Hikers. I great semi flat loop around a clear, clean picturesque lake surrounded by euycalyptus forests.

Here are some pics via facebook if you like....

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1395475891844.2051288.1380622073&type=3&l=139c9392ce
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