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Sep 29 2019
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Apache Vista Trail - Sonoran Preserve NPhoenix, AZ
Apache Vista Trail - Sonoran Preserve N
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2019
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking2.55 Miles 319 AEG
Hiking2.55 Miles   1 Hour   2 Mns   2.47 mph
319 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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Apache Vista Trail via Sidewinder Trail. Lots of mountain bikers use this trail so of you're listening to music keep one ear bud out so you know they're coming up behind you.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Desert Senna
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Oct 29 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Wild Burro Trail - Lake Pleasant, AZ 
Wild Burro Trail - Lake Pleasant, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 29 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking3.59 Miles 303 AEG
Hiking3.59 Miles   1 Hour   59 Mns   2.27 mph
303 ft AEG      24 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
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1st trip
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Still a little toasty out at the end of October but still a good view of Lake Pleasant. The trail starts at the Wild Burro Day Use Area off Desert Tortoise Road in Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The hike is all along the edge of the lake or all along the edge of the empty lake bed depending on the lake's water levels at the time. You are likely to see actual wild burros on your hike so keep your camera handy. The trail is not very difficult at all and only about 2 miles one way but if you continue on to the Pipeline Canyon Trail for about another 1.4 miles, there's a cross over to the more challenging Yavapai Point that takes you to the top of a very scenic overlook with a fantastic view of the lake. Wild Burro is good for new hikers, those in need of a short jaunt or as a jump off point for the other trails that lead off from it.
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Oct 29 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Wild Burro Trail - Lake PleasantPhoenix, AZ
Wild Burro Trail - Lake Pleasant
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 29 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking3.59 Miles 303 AEG
Hiking3.59 Miles   1 Hour   59 Mns   2.27 mph
303 ft AEG      24 Mns Break15 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
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Still a little toasty out at the end of October but still a good view of Lake Pleasant. The trail starts at the Wild Burro Day Use Area off Desert Tortoise Road in Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The hike is all along the edge of the lake or all along the edge of the empty lake bed depending on the lake's water levels at the time. You are likely to see actual wild burros on your hike so keep your camera handy. The trail is not very difficult at all and only about 2 miles one way but if you continue on to the Pipeline Canyon Trail for about another 1.4 miles, there's a cross over to the more challenging Yavapai Point that takes you to the top of a very scenic overlook with a fantastic view of the lake. Wild Burro is good for new hikers, those in need of a short jaunt or as a jump off point for the other trails that lead off from it.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Wild Burro
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Lake Pleasant
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Jun 04 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Bright Angel Point TrailNorthwest, AZ
Bright Angel Point Trail
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 04 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking1.00 Miles 50 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
50 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
For avid hikers this little jaunt to the point is no problem. If you are sightseeing with friends or family who do not get outdoors much, the trek out to the point may be a bit of a challenge. My kids (10 years old) did just fine but hubby and some other members of our group had to take several rest breaks. The view is worth it, of course, so it's well worth the effort for them. :)
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May 30 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Cave Creek Trail #4Phoenix, AZ
Cave Creek Trail #4
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 30 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking7.80 Miles 1,700 AEG
Hiking7.80 Miles
1,700 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
The last period of time to hike this one is probably Memorial weekend. After that it's way too hot! The trail can get very thin at some points so learn from my mistake. Don't let the straps of your back pack loose because the cactus are so close on either side that the straps will catch the cactus spines and deliver them unceremoniously to the side of your body. :( Otherwise it's a very enjoyable hike. Kind of a cross between the trees and streams of northern AZ and the rough, tough, rocky areas around the valley.
 Flora
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[ checklist ]  Sacred Datura
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May 14 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
West Clear Creek Trail #17Camp Verde, AZ
West Clear Creek Trail #17
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar May 14 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking6.00 Miles
Hiking6.00 Miles
      30 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Went on this one with a bunch of Boy Scouts. Challenging enough to be fun and plenty of chances to get wet. A May hike was moderately crowded by the locals but not so much that your trip feels like you're in a mall. ;)
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Mar 20 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Roadrunner Trail - Lake PleasantPhoenix, AZ
Roadrunner Trail - Lake Pleasant
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 20 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking0.85 Miles 115 AEG
Hiking0.85 Miles
115 ft AEG
 
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1st trip
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A nice, easy, and short hike. One to do with kids or non-hiking friends if you want to make sure not to hike them to death. :lol:
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Mar 14 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Butterfield / Pedersen / Coldwater LoopPhoenix, AZ
Butterfield / Pedersen / Coldwater Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 14 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking14.66 Miles 1,195 AEG
Hiking14.66 Miles
1,195 ft AEG
 
no photosets
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
A great long hike if your looking for distance without too much elevation change. Watch out for sand! A huge section of the hike is a completely sand road that is crazy difficult to hike through.
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Mar 06 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRPPhoenix, AZ
Go John Trail - CCRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 06 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking5.40 Miles 1,260 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles
1,260 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Mar 05 2016
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Piestewa Circumference - Freedom Trail #302Phoenix, AZ
Piestewa Circumference - Freedom Trail #302
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 05 2016
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking3.60 Miles 1,205 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles
1,205 ft AEG
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
 Geology
 Geology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Quartz
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Apr 12 2014
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Spur Cross LoopPhoenix, AZ
Spur Cross Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 12 2014
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking5.50 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles
600 ft AEG
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Apr 09 2014
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Shaw Butte - North Mtn LoopPhoenix, AZ
Shaw Butte - North Mtn Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2014
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking4.10 Miles 253 AEG
Hiking4.10 Miles   1 Hour   24 Mns   2.93 mph
253 ft AEG20 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
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Lovely evening. It's starting to get hot out so watch for snakes at dusk!
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Mar 29 2014
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 29 2014
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking4.80 Miles 3,510 AEG
Hiking4.80 Miles   1 Hour   46 Mns   2.72 mph
3,510 ft AEG20 LBS Pack
 
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Feldspar Trail - MSP
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Very nice trip with the Trail Mix Hiking Meetup group. This trail is very well maintained by the City of Scottsdale. Very beautiful and unique scenery worth the obscure North Scottsdale route to get there.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Hedgehog Cactus  Saguaro
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Little Four Peaks  Tom's Thumb
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You can tell there hasn't been much rain this year. Some flowering plants are blooming but they are few and far between.
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Mar 07 2014
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Telegraph Pass Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Telegraph Pass Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 07 2014
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking1.15 Miles 536 AEG
Hiking1.15 Miles
536 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Phoenix South Mountain Park
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Moon
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Jan 30 2014
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Slate Trail - CCRPPhoenix, AZ
Slate Trail - CCRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 30 2014
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking5.01 Miles
Hiking5.01 Miles   1 Hour   41 Mns   3.04 mph
      2 Mns Break
 
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
Easy Ranger-led trip today. Very clean and well-kept trails. This rec area is a favorite of mine...
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Cave Creek Recreation Area
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Sunrise
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Jan 18 2014
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Boy Scout Loop from Emery Henderson TH - BCTPhoenix, AZ
Boy Scout Loop from Emery Henderson TH - BCT
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 18 2014
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking10.90 Miles 675 AEG
Hiking10.90 Miles   3 Hrs   37 Mns   3.16 mph
675 ft AEG      10 Mns Break
 
1st trip
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Lots of evidence of inconsiderate gun owners. Shotgun shells all over the place. :(
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Prickly Pear  Saguaro
 Meteorology
 Meteorology [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Moon  Sun  Sunrise
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Dec 19 2013
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 Routes 14
 Photos 187
 Triplogs 17

49 female
 Joined Dec 26 2013
 Anthem, AZ
Daisy Mountain - AnthemPhoenix, AZ
Daisy Mountain - Anthem
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 19 2013
laissezfaire • Triplogs 17
Hiking6.53 Miles 1,437 AEG
Hiking6.53 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   1.87 mph
1,437 ft AEG
 
1st trip
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Partners none no partners
This was my first real hiking experience (outside of state park jaunts with my kids.) I took the lollipop loop so it was 6.5 to 7 miles round trip. The hike was easy enough that a moderately fit newbie like myself could tackle but hard enough to be challenging and make me catch the hiking bug. It helps that I live in the neighborhood so the mountain is literally in my back yard! ;)
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