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Dec 01 2025

BiFrost

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Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Highland Forest Trail Run, NY

Run/Jog		Dec 01 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Run/Jog	5.54 Miles	752 AEG

Run/Jog	5.54 Miles	1 Hour 7 Mns	4.96 mph
	752 ft AEG

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Colder at the start with 25 and breezy. We had about 4 to 5 inches of snow overnight so the trails were a bit more difficult...kind of like running in sand. Good run despite the more difficult terrain.

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Nov 27 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Highland Forest Trail Run, NY

Run/Jog		Nov 27 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Run/Jog	5.54 Miles	752 AEG

Run/Jog	5.54 Miles	1 Hour 6 Mns	5.04 mph
	752 ft AEG

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Thanksgiving morning trail run. Light snow temp 34 at the start. Some snow accumulation but mostly clear trails.

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Nov 23 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Highland Forest Trail Run, NY

Run/Jog		Nov 23 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Run/Jog	4.80 Miles	611 AEG

Run/Jog	4.80 Miles	59 Mns 12 Secs	4.86 mph
	611 ft AEG

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Another trail run at Highland Forest. Little colder this morning about 31 at the start with light snow but heavier than yesterday. Nice run once I got started and warmed up.

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Nov 22 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Highland Forest Trail Run, NY

Run/Jog		Nov 22 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Run/Jog	5.66 Miles	589 AEG

Run/Jog	5.66 Miles	1 Hour 10 Mns	4.85 mph
	589 ft AEG

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In New York visting family. Highland Forest is a great place to trail run....the ski trails are well maintained and perfect for trail running when not covered in snow. Temp of 34 at the start and light snow during the run. Not bad once I warmed up.

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Nov 15 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Bassett Peak

Tucson, AZ

Bassett Peak

Tucson, AZ

Hiking		Nov 15 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	12.52 Miles	2,842 AEG

Hiking	12.52 Miles	7 Hrs 35 Mns	2.01 mph
	2,842 ft AEG	1 Hour 21 Mns Break

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Ash Creek - Galiuro

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	chumley	John9L
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We joined 9L, Chumley and Ryan to hike Ash Canyon for color and then a run up Bassett Peak. The color was not as spectacular as years past but the upper canyon was definitely the best foliage dispaly. Ran into fellow Hazers 00blackout and DesertNymph and chatted with them for a bit. There was the usual crowd in the canyon for the fall color but it dispered over the course of the hike.

After taking our time in Ash Canyon we regrouped at the upper spring to have a snack before the final ascent to Bassett Peak. Hike up to the peak is totally diffent hike than the canyon; however very cool for it's own reasons. Made it to the summit about 1pm and took another good break to take in the views and some good converstation with the group.

Then it was back down the same way. Not too many pictures on the way down with the fading light muting out some of the scenery and colors. Reached the trailhead about 5pm. Unfortunately we could't stay another night with the group and had to drive back to Phoenix that night but still worth the trip!

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Oct 24 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Mazatzal Divide Trail Recon, AZ

Backpack		Oct 24 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Backpack	21.80 Miles	2,655 AEG

Backpack	21.80 Miles	2 Days
	2,655 ft AEG

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Mazatzal Divide - AZT #23

Barnhardt Trail #43

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Hiked into the Mazatzal Divide Trail Friday afternoon from Barnhardt and camped at Chilson Camp. When we arrived there were a couple of hunters already camped at Chilson and we shared the camp fire with them for the night.

After pleasant night and morning we gathered our day hike gear with the goal of doing a recon of the Mazatzal AZT section 23C. We have a new trail steward for the section Samuel and spent the day hike evaluating the 5 mile section from Barnhardt AZT junction northbound to Rocky Ridge. Along the way we checked what work needed to be done for the next trail event. Fortunately the section is in pretty good shape but like any trail there is always work to be done.

Also checked out Chilson Spring and Hopi Spring to see the condition of the relavtively new spring boxes. Of course with all the rain in October that ensured both were pretty full. The Hopi Spring box feeder pipe had been cleared and modified a bit in past year so the flow was much better than previously.

After completing the evaluation we headed back to Chilson. Contemplated staying another night but wanted to get some other stuff done back in town so packed up and hiked out. Arrived at the trailhead just before dark.

	Chilson Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	spring box completely full

	Hopi Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	spring box completely full

	Horse Camp Seep	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	lots of water at the seep and in the creek next to it flowing nicely

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Oct 17 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

AZT 24A Red Hills Trail Maintenance, AZ

Backpack		Oct 17 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Backpack	17.50 Miles	3,500 AEG

Backpack	17.50 Miles	4 Days
	3,500 ft AEG

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Red Hills - AZT #24

Mazatzal Divide - AZT #23

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Held a 4 day backpack AZT trail maintenance event on my section of the AZT. Being the section steward managed to get a group of 12 so plenty of help to get the work done.

Friday morning we started from City Creek Trailhead at 8am and hiked up the 6 miles to the junction with the Red Hills 24A section of AZT. From there camp was about 3/4 mile northbound on the AZT and with all the rain recently we had flowing water at camp in the drainage.

Next morning it was time to get to work. One group headed for Brush Spring about 3.5 miles away to relocate the Brush Spring sign into the correct location. They also significantly improved an existing primitive route from the sign to the spring area clearing brush and tree fall from the path. End result is very wide obvious path to water from the AZT.

The rest of the group brushed the two miles from City Creek AZT junction northbound. Cleared lots of manzanita, scrub oak, gamble oak and some downed trees. We all met back at camp about 330 and called it a day. Fairly pleasant evening with lows in the upper 30's.

On Sunday one group cut several trees with a crosscut saw. One cut in particular was fairly complex with 22 inch diameter tree on a tricky slope. The others were more straight forward but still required crosscut.

Rest of the group continued the 2 miles of brushing and we managed to finish the entire section by end of day on Sunday. Very successfuly weekend on my section of AZT and the trail is in best shape it's ever been! Spent one more night at camp before hiking out on Monday and mexican food in Payson

Huge thanks to all the volunteers for their time and hard work

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Oct 03 2025

BiFrost

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

AZT Mazatzal Divide 23A Trail Event, AZ

Backpack		Oct 03 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Backpack	21.74 Miles	3,363 AEG

Backpack	21.74 Miles	3 Days
	3,363 ft AEG

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Joined the AZT volunteer event on section 23A Mazatazal Divide. It's Roger Smith's section and we had a group of 10 starting from Peeley Trailhead. Road was in ok shape after all the rains but no washouts or anything like that.

Hiking from Peeley TH it's about 9 miles to Bear Spring our campspot and base camp for the event. Arrived in the early afternoon and went to get water after setting up camp. We had a rattlesnake at the spring but it never moved while we filtered water.

After a pleasant evening next morning it was time to work. We split up into three groups with one group cutting and clearing tree fall while the rest of us focused on brushing the areas 2 miles south of Bear Spring. We all met back at camp around 330 for another night at Bear Spring.

Next day I had to hike out and one other volunteer joined me. The rest of the group was staying another night and continuing tree clearing and brushing. My goal in addition to hiking out was to brush a section about 5 miles from the trailhead. Brushed the section for about 5 hours before hiking out about 3pm. Ran into several southbound AZT thru hikers while working and talked with them a bit. Arrived at the trailhead around 430 and then the long drive out from Peeley.

Nice weekend in the Mazatzal range with good temps...summer is over

Great to get a lot of work done on this section of AZT

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Sep 27 2025

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Mazatzal AZT Red Hills Trail Recon, AZ

Backpack		Sep 27 2025
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Backpack	21.72 Miles	4,833 AEG

Backpack	21.72 Miles	3 Days
	4,833 ft AEG

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Red Hills - AZT #24

Mazatzal Divide - AZT #23

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We hiked into the AZT Red Hills section to recon for an upcoming AZT Red Hills Trail event. Unfortunately, it was one of the weekends with the heavy rain forecast. However, I was running out of weekends to do a recon of the section to see what work needed to be done. We pushed the trip back a day hoping that Friday would be the heaviest rain and also arrived later on Saturday to hopefully miss even more forecasted rain.

We started hiking from City Creek Trailhead just before 1pm. There was the threat of rain but on the 6 miles up to the AZT junction only had a light rain a few times. Arrived at camp just before 530 and started to setup. We had everything setup and was rehydrating our meal and then the rain moved in about 630. It rained very hard and really didn't stop until around 6 the next morning...but at least it stopped

Got up and had breakfast with the creek next to camp now flowing nicely! Then grabbed our gear and headed to out to check trail conditions. Found several downed trees some being new from last time. Checked all the areas that were in need of brushing and made notes of any other trail work. We hiked all the way to Brush Spring which is the north end of the my section.

At Brush Spring the sign has been in the wrong location for quite a while. One of the goals of the upcoming trail event was to move the sign to correct location and improve an existing route to the spring from the AZT. There was a large tree down on the route to the spring so that would also need to be removed. Took a break at the spring to enjoy some lunch and fortunately the forecast for Sunday which called much less rain chance was correct.

After lunch we hiked the 4 miles back to camp for one more night. Made a few more notes on the way back and enjoyed all the heavily flowing drainages that are normally dry this time of year. Back at camp settled in for the night. Some light rain overnight but nothing like the previous night.

Next morning we hiked back out to City Creek Trailhead and headed for Payson for mexican food at La Sierra!! Great to get the worklist completed before the upcoming trail event!

	Brush Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	plenty of water from the spring and in the pools below

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Aug 23 2025

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Mt Wrightson - Old Baldy Super Trail Loop, AZ

Hiking		Aug 23 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	12.80 Miles	4,428 AEG

Hiking	12.80 Miles	6 Hrs 37 Mns	2.12 mph
	4,428 ft AEG	35 Mns Break

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Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

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John9L

Joined 9L for the Old Baldy Super Trail loop hike. Quite a few people on the Old Baldy trail but most were below Josephine Saddle. Once above the saddle we only saw a few people. Made the summit about lunch time and had the place to ourselves. Perfect temps and very little wind for the lunch break.

After lunch we left the summit and hopped on the Super Trail for the hike down. Even fewer people on Super Trail and pleasant hiking on the descent. Always a great hike and good to get in some good AEG

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Jul 25 2025

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Rae Lakes Loop - Kings Canyon, CA

Backpack		Jul 25 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Backpack	51.41 Miles	11,358 AEG

Backpack	51.41 Miles	5 Days
	11,358 ft AEG

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Rae Lakes Loop - Kings Canyon

Mist Falls - South Fork Kings River

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chumley

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The Rae Lakes Loop is a popular loop hike in Kings Canyon National Park so getting the permit was tough but 9L managed to get the paperwork in order!! We drove up the day before and camped at the Princess Campground about 45 minutes from Roads End and next mornings start point.

Day 1
Next morning we made the final drive with beautiful road through Kings Canyon to Roads End. Chumley and 9L went to pick up the permit while the rest of us finalized packing. Eventually we were all ready and headed up the Bubbs Creek Trail to start the hike. First 1.8 miles is flat until we hit the junction and the official start of the loop. Going counter clockwise we crossed a bridge after the junction and then the uphill /switchbacks to start. Like many of the NPS trails in the Sierra the trail was fantastic!! First day was about 10.5 miles and all uphill about 3500 AEG. Reaching camp we were the first on site but that wouldn’t last long. Several more groups showed up so we shared the area with the others but everybody was friendly and happy to be in camp as well.

Day 2
After a restful night at camp 1 we geared up for the biggest day of the trip. Mileage was only about 9.5 miles but the 4000 plus AEG up to 12,000 foot Glenn Pass would be a grunt. We followed the Bubbs Creek Trail and eventually linked up with the John Muir Trail. That’s when the hiker traffic increased significantly. We took a break along the creek just above the junction for the final push up Glen Pass. Took awhile to get to the pass (at least for me) but the views are stellar with great views of Rae Lakes to the north. After a nice break hiked down the other side to Rae Lakes. 9L had hiked ahead and secured a nice spot for the group. Another restful night in camp but it was much colder at elevation so staying warm was more of a challenge but we all managed.

Day 3 – 60 Lakes Day Hike
Threw on the day packs and hiked up to the 60 Lakes basin to explore an area off the JMT. It’s a little off the beaten path but there was a trail in the basin that would eventually start to disappear deeper into the day hike. The scenery is spectacular with just as the name implied many many lakes of all sizes. Took a lunch break at the turn around spot before hiking back the same way.

Back at camp 9L, Daniel and I decided to hike up to Dragon Lake. It’s little over 500 feet above Rae Lakes but it’s short around 1.5 miles round trip. Great views at the lake and definitely worth the side trip. Headed back to camp and another cool but chill night in camp.

Day 4
After the first days were all uphill this day was the longest at 15 miles but almost all downhill. Great scenery leaving Rae Lakes and then the trail drops going past Arrowhead Lake and Dollar Lake. It’s fairly steady drop about 2000 feet in 7 miles to a cool suspension bridge at Woods Creek where we regrouped and took a lunch break. It was also the end of JMT for us so we had more trail to ourselves for rest of the hike.

Break over and we continued down canyon to Paradise Valley and another bridge that had been washed out 10 years ago and never replaced. So we had a refreshing stream crossing to cool things off as it was warmer now down at about 6900 feet. We continued on for another few miles to camp around middle Paradise Valley at 6600 feet. In that few miles section we were treated to a bear sighting of mom and cub before getting to camp.

Again 9L found the camp spot for the night. We all setup and had a little happy hour on the nearby river. Nice cool water to chill in before night fall and another good night in camp.

Day 5 Exit
Last day and the only goal was to hike out with enough time left for the long drive home. About 7miles to exit and we made one stop at Mist Falls which was well worth the time. Great views along the trail in addition to the waterfall on the hike out. Eventually made it the junction and closed the loop for the last flat 1.8 miles to Roads End. Great trip as always in the Sierra….first time in Kings Canyon National Park I believe for all of us!

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Jul 12 2025

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Mahan - Hutch - Pine, AZ

Hiking		Jul 12 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	16.98 Miles	2,823 AEG

Hiking	16.98 Miles	8 Hrs 17 Mns	2.49 mph
	2,823 ft AEG	1 Hour 28 Mns Break

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Mahan Mountain

Hutch Mountain Lookout 8532

Pine Mountain CNF 7996

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	chumley	John9L
	The_Eagle

Chumley put his loop together for our hiking pleasure. A little bit of trail, AZT, off trail bushwhack and old two track mixed in but all at 8,000 feet so that was nice! First we summited Mahan and took a break...not much of a peak but it still counts.

Next up we off trailed it over to Hutch Mountain Lookout hiking a sporty ridgeline to the summit. There was a lookout in the tower and he was nice enough to invite us up and we chatted a bit. Another break at the base of Hutch tower and then it was on to Pine Mountain. We followed a two track for a bit and then off trailed until we linked up with the AZT.

Followed the AZT southbound to another two track that managed within a 1/2 mile of the summit and then off trail from there. Took in the summit views before dropping into the trees for another snack break. Then we continued down a north slope ridgeline until we linked back up with the AZT following it northbound into Bargaman Park.

After Bargaman Park we left the AZT and off trailed back to the vehicle. Nice to be at higher elevation with the broiler on high in the valley

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Jun 29 2025

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56 male

Joined Nov 20 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Bald Mountain Rondax Fire Tower, NY

Hiking		Jun 29 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	2.17 Miles	533 AEG

Hiking	2.17 Miles	1 Hour 47 Mns	1.55 mph
	533 ft AEG	23 Mns Break

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We were in Old Forge New York for the day and did Bald Mountain Rondax Fire Tower with Kathy's family as a quick hike. Great views on top which I guess is expected for a fire tower!

Culture

Culture [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Fire Lookout Structures

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Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Bald Mountain Fulton Chain Lakes

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Jun 28 2025

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56 male

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Phoenix, AZ

Highland Forest - Phil Suters Trail, NY

Hiking		Jun 28 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	9.53 Miles	1,603 AEG

Hiking	9.53 Miles	4 Hrs 17 Mns	2.24 mph
	1,603 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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After trail running a portion of the trail the day before decided to come back with Kathy and hike the full Phil Suters Trail Loop. Very humid but the temps were decent. Central New York has had a ton of rain this summer so everything is lush green and water logged. All the creek crossings had water in them as well. Fun loop!

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Jun 27 2025

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56 male

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Phoenix, AZ

Highland Forest Trail Run, NY

Run/Jog		Jun 27 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Run/Jog	4.61 Miles	708 AEG

Run/Jog	4.61 Miles	1 Hour 12 Mns	3.84 mph
	708 ft AEG

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Phil Suters Memorial Trail

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Trail run in the Highland Forest park. Lots of trails for hiking, trail running, snow skiing etc. Slow run but nice to trail run in the woods.

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Jun 23 2025

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Phoenix, AZ

Peabody Loop - Noanet Woodlands, MA

Hiking		Jun 23 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	2.75 Miles	261 AEG

Hiking	2.75 Miles	55 Mns	3.00 mph
	261 ft AEG

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Noanet Woodlands Trail

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Quick loop in the Noanet Woodlands near Boston. We were staying at Kathy's friends house and this was about 10 minutes away. Very nice park with lots of trail options in the woods. We did the Peabody Loop trail but with some creativity you could easily make a 10 mile loop out of it. Today just 2.75 for us!

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Jun 22 2025

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Middle and Peaked Mountain, NH

Hiking		Jun 22 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	5.76 Miles	1,802 AEG

Hiking	5.76 Miles	3 Hrs 19 Mns	1.86 mph
	1,802 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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Green Hills Preserve Trail

Peaked Mountain Trail

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Hiking near Conway, New Hampshire we decided to visit two peaks nearby in the Green Hills Preserve. First half mile or so is the same but then we split off and headed for Middle Mountain. Mostly gradual ascent beneath the tree canopy until just below the summit. The top is capped by some granite where we had some views. Took a break on top to enjoy the scenery.

After the break we hiked back down same way to a junction that would work over to Peaked Mountain. Another 3/4 of a mile and we reached the summit and another nice view. We could see Middle Mountain and basic route where we had just hiked. After another break we hiked the backside trail down for more of a loop until it linked back up with the original trail near the bottom. Two peaks for the price of one hike!

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Jun 21 2025

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Hedgehog Mountain Trail

Lakes Region, NH

Hedgehog Mountain Trail

Lakes Region, NH

Hiking		Jun 21 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	4.82 Miles	1,520 AEG

Hiking	4.82 Miles	3 Hrs 21 Mns	1.56 mph
	1,520 ft AEG	16 Mns Break

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On the east coast for a few weeks and we hiked Hedgehog Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The trailhead was about 30 minutes outside of Conway so easy access. Trail was relatively steep and it was a humid so the heat index was high at least for New Hampshire. Hike with Kathy, friend Annette and her dog. Typical heavy forest in the beginning but eventually it broke out into some rocky overlooks and had some views higher up.

After the summit the trail loops the backside before rejoining the original trail for a lolipoop loop. Then it was short hike back to the trailhead. Great hike for being relatviely short!!

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Jun 15 2025

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Phoenix, AZ

Bear Willow, AZ

Hiking		Jun 15 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	6.96 Miles	782 AEG

Hiking	6.96 Miles	4 Hrs 2 Mns	2.25 mph
	782 ft AEG	56 Mns Break

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Bear Canyon to Mule Crossing

Willow Creek - Mogollon Rim

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John9L

Somewhat short loop hike down Bear Canyon and up Willow Canyon. Technically off trail but most of the track was easyish walking. Bear had more obstacles and water than Willow which did not have any water. We found some nice shade spots to enjoy the pines for several breaks before exiting Willow Canyon and cross country back to the vehicle. We also went out on Bear Lake after the hike and paddled around for about 90 minutes. Fortunately most of the crowds had left for the day so the float was quite pleasant

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Jun 14 2025

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Cabin Loop - Mogollon Rim

Payson, AZ

Cabin Loop - Mogollon Rim

Payson, AZ

Hiking		Jun 14 2025
		BiFrost • Triplogs 1,279

Hiking	15.11 Miles	1,555 AEG

Hiking	15.11 Miles	6 Hrs 20 Mns	2.95 mph
	1,555 ft AEG	1 Hour 13 Mns Break

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Houston Brothers Trail #171

Fred Haught Trail #141

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John9L

We started from Houston Brothers trailhead after a short setup shuttle from General Springs. Continued down trail passed McFarland Spring and then to Aspen Spring/cabin site for the first break. Ran into several hikers along the way and two at Aspen. After the break it was on to Pinchot Cabin and there was a family camped at the site where we took another short break.

Then followed the trail passed the 95 road wash out and onto the Fred Haught Trail. The trail continues into the Quien Sabe Draw which for some reason is my favorite part of the FHT. Probably the nice Pondo stands and ferns despite there being no water in the section.

Intersected with the AZT and then we followed that up canyon back to General Springs passed some decent pools which are usually there this time of year. Easy stroll back to the vehcle at General Springs.

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