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Shaw Butte, AZ

Hiking		Mar 06 2025
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	5.90 Miles	1,501 AEG

Hiking	5.90 Miles	3 Hrs 6 Mns		2.44 mph
	1,501 ft AEG	41 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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This is a one of my favorite hikes. You start out from the trailhead and veering right. The first stop will be the cell phone towers for a great look at the valley. Next you have to stop and have a snack at the ruins of the old Cloud Nine Restaurant. Here's a link https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/lo ... /98327020/.

We then went around the loop and 3.7 miles you can take a right turn and see an amazing view. It's great place for a light lunch. It is, however rocky steep to the view point.

The weather was the perfect hiking temperature, but it was very windy in certain areas.

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Feb 27 2025

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Beardsley Trail Morgan Wash, AZ

Hiking		Feb 27 2025
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	5.80 Miles	594 AEG

Hiking	5.80 Miles	2 Hrs 15 Mns		2.90 mph
	594 ft AEG	15 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Dry and windy is the best way to describe the hike. The gusts were up to 38 miles an hour and caused major issues climbing any hill. We did go up to the lake. There was a Navy sea plane being disassembled to go to the Pima Air Museum. The temperature was fine.

Returning to the trailhead, we went down into the wash. It was a better part of the hike, since we were sheltered from the wind. If it rains, the wash will become difficult to hike but today was fine.

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Feb 26 2025

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Lost Dog Wash to Quartz Mountain, AZ

Hiking		Feb 26 2025
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	9.00 Miles	1,120 AEG

Hiking	9.00 Miles	4 Hrs 7 Mns		2.63 mph
	1,120 ft AEG	42 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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This is a great hike with fairly gentle elevation gains. You walk about 2.5 miles on Lost Dog Wash trail. You can take in a great view at the Taleisin overlook at about 2 miles. At the 2.5 mile walk you make a right turn on to the Quartz Mountain trail. There's an amazing place to sit and have lunch or you can go further to Quartz Mountain. You can then turn around and go back. If you want an additioanl mile, you can take the jeep road to go back. We just stayed on the Lost Dog Trail.

The weather was warm but not dangerously hot. There's still a drought so the vegitation isn't green.

I thought I'm pretty old (80 years old) and I can still hike 9 or 10 miles. However, on this trail I maet man who's 92 years old. He doesn't do 10 mile hikes, but walks a couple hours every day. I was totally impressed.

Overall a great hike and well worth doing.

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Feb 20 2025

Sunrise Mountain - Peoria

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Triplogs 36

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Sunrise Mountain - Peoria

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 20 2025
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	6.00 Miles	1,000 AEG

Hiking	6.00 Miles	2 Hrs 40 Mns	2.25 mph
	1,000 ft AEG

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I tried following the 8 mile unofficial track, but got off the trail and went about 6 miles. The trail has a large number of junctions, not all are well marked. The trail is however, well groomed. You can get a good workout with the elevation of almost 1,000 AEG.

The weather was perfect, but it's very dry with no chance of seeing green vegetation or wildflowers.

I saw only a couple bikes on the trail and for the most part the riders are friendly and courteous.

You can combine this hike with West Wing and get as many miles as you like.

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Feb 19 2025

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Toward Skull Mesa Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 19 2025
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

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We were going to Skull Mesa but made it into a 8.2 mile loop. We started walking down the road, but took a right turn on the Maricopa County trail. That section is well marked but steep and lots of loose rock. After about 2.5 miles we linked up with the Skull Mesa trail for about 1 mile. We then turned around and eventually linked up with trail 4 and came back along the river. We then took the Metate trail back to the parking lot. Total distance about 8.2 miles and about 1350 cum elevation gain

The weather was perfect, but the river is totally dry. No water anywhere. The vegetation was parched.

It was a great hike and less taxing than going all the way up to Skull Mesa

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Feb 24 2020

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Black Mesa - Cave Creek

Black Mesa - Cave Creek

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 24 2020
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	9.44 Miles	2,500 AEG

Hiking	9.44 Miles	5 Hrs 30 Mns	1.89 mph
	2,500 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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Follow the Elephant Mountain trail to, maybe 1/4 mile from the closed trail to Indian ruins. Here, you will see a trail sign showing the trail continuing to Elephant Mountain. Turn right at that sign. The trail may not be evident but is there and will become clear as you trek on.

At about 1/2 mile after you join the Black Mesa trail, you will see a rock with directions carved in. Merely keep straight.

When we reached the 4.6-mile mark, we built several cairns to help transverse the meadow. Unless, the cairns have been torn down, you should be able to see the next cairn from the one you’re at.

Please take this hike and help create a clear track. This will help all of us.

When you look back from the high meadow you will look down on Elephant Mountain. It’s an amazing view and a great place to sit, have lunch and just unwind for a while.

The meadow is really green and pretty.

Wildflowers Observation Moderate

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Feb 24 2020

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Sunrise Peak / Ringtail, AZ

Hiking		Feb 24 2020
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	6.77 Miles	1,416 AEG

Hiking	6.77 Miles	3 Hrs 18 Mns	2.22 mph
	1,416 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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This was a great hike on a great day. We started from Lost Dog Wash trail to Sunrise. From Sunrise we went to Sunrise Peak. Returning, we went right on Ringtail and added an additional mile.

The cumulative elevation occurs within the first 2.9 miles on the trek to Sunrise Peak, where we experience a total AEC of about 1,300 feet. This makes the hike back quite easy.

The trek from the Sunrise to the peak is another 200 to 300 feet. However, the trail is solid rock, which is quite stable and easy to climb, though steep.

Returning, we turned right on the Ringtail trail and circled back to Lost Dog Wash for a total of almost 7 miles.

Ringtail is green and pretty. It’s an easy end to a great hike.

Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Because of the recent rains, the desert is really green. In a couple weeks, the wild flowers will be amazing. There just starting to appear now.

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Dec 16 2019

Cave Creek Indian Ruins at Chalk Canyon

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Chalk Canyon Double Lolipop Loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 16 2019
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	9.76 Miles	956 AEG

Hiking	9.76 Miles	5 Hrs 43 Mns	1.99 mph
	956 ft AEG	49 Mns Break

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It’s an easy hike to the river either down the road near the trail head or the Metate trail. The river easy to cross and we did have to cross about five times.

Shortly after the final crossing, there’s a sign to the Skull Mesa trail. At that point we turned left and went about 200 yards. We then made a sharp right turn. The trail is difficult to see, but there is a cairn. The trail is rocky but easily navigated.

Following the GPS route to N33° 55.917' W111° 56.570'. Then turn left (west) to the edge of a cliff. You will see the Indian ruins and several amazing petroglyphs.

At that point our group had lunch and took in the amazing views. We spent great deal of time looking over the site.
Returning to the trail, we went north about 1/10 of a mile before descending the cliff. I would not recommend descending immediately west of the ruins. It’s very steep. The descent we took was difficult and slow, but not quite as tricky.
Returning along the lower trail we were able to see several more petroglyphs.

Lastly, after crossing the river several times, you will come to the Metate trail. I recommend taking the Metate trail back. The trail is very easy, but beautiful.

All in all, a wonderful day with blue skies and temps of about 65 degrees. A perfect day for a hike.

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Nov 11 2019

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Sunrise/Andrews Kinsey/West View Overlook, AZ

Hiking		Nov 11 2019
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	9.77 Miles	2,081 AEG

Hiking	9.77 Miles	5 Hrs 21 Mns	2.02 mph
	2,081 ft AEG	31 Mns Break

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This is a difficult hike. You start out with about 950 foot AEG in the first 1.74 miles. Then you have an easier time until 4.5 miles when you reach the West View Overlook junction. You then climb 419 feet in .5 miles to the top.

This was an early season hike for my hiking club, so we took a great deal of time. We average a little over 2 miles per hour.

The trail is very easy to follow. However, when returning on Andrew Kinsey you have to make very sure you turn left at Sunrise and not right. If you turn right, you will end up at the Lost Dog Wash trail head. Look for the horse tie up area just after you turn left onto Andrew Kinsey.

It was quite hot, about 87 degrees when we reached the parking lot at about 1:30.

Parking is at a premium. Even the overflow lot about, .10 of a mile from the trail head, was crowded. We were able to park, but those behind us may have had a problem.

You can see the Fountain Hills fountain from several places along the track and the views are amazing as you look at the mountains. You can even see Weavers Needle from the area.

I drank about 100 ounces of water and ran out just as I came to the end of the hike. However, there is water at the trail head and there's a faucet that will allow you to fill an hydration bladder.

It was fairly crowded at Sunrise, but we saw very few hikers Andrew Kinsey.

All and all a great hike.

Wildflowers Observation Moderate

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Nov 07 2019

Hawk's Nest Trail - Sonoran Preserve

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Triplogs 36

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Great Horned Owl Double Lollipop Loop, AZ

Hiking		Nov 07 2019
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	7.91 Miles	1,140 AEG

Hiking	7.91 Miles	3 Hrs 15 Mns	2.64 mph
	1,140 ft AEG	15 Mns Break

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Desert Tortoise Trail - Sonoran Preserve

Cactus Wren Trail - Sonoran Preserve

Valle Vista Trail - Sonoran Preserve

Great Horned Owl Trail - Sonoran Preserve

Union Peak Trail - Sonoran Preserve

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Beautiful day for a hike, about 80 degrees. The hike combines Hawk’s Nest/Valle Verde/Great Horned Owl/Union Peak/Desert Tortoise to form a double lollipop loop.

The trail allows hikers an opportunity to stretch their legs. We easily hiked at about 2.7 miles per hour. The hike starts with a farily aggresive up hill climb, but soon levels out, with some mild hills. Union Peak is the hardest with about a 265 foot climb. However, since the climb is in about .44 miles it's steep.

The trail is easy to follow, but hikers should have a map since a wrong turn at any juctions could cause problems.

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Mar 18 2019

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Little Pan from Table Mesa Road In-Out, AZ

Hiking		Mar 18 2019
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	8.83 Miles	1,063 AEG

Hiking	8.83 Miles	4 Hrs 2 Mns	2.72 mph
	1,063 ft AEG	47 Mns Break

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Our intent was to hike little loop. However, we knew that the Agua Fria was impassable, due to the heavy rains. As an alternative we began the hike counter clockwise and hiked to the river, a little over 3 miles. We did spend some time at the river, determined that we didn't want to cross, turned around and hiked to the second river crossing.

At that location, about N33° 59.951' W112° 11.118', and sat on some rocks to have lunch.

The area was amazing. The temp was in the high 70's Fahrenheit and the sun shining. Some folks took off their shoes and soaked their feet in the river. It was so pleasant, we spent about 30 minutes talking, eating and enjoying the area.

The desert is amazingly green. In some areas the grasses were up to our knees.

The trail is easy to follow and it's not a particularly difficult trail. It was an amazing plan B.

Returning to the trailhead, we did hear folks doing target practice, but didn't see anyone shooting so I think they were farther away than it sounded.

Definitely a great hike and worth doing.

Wildflowers Observation Substantial
A lot of wild flowers, but other areas do have more flowers

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Feb 25 2019

Golden Eagle Loop - Fountain Hills

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Dixie Mine-Loop, AZ

Hiking		Feb 25 2019
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	10.50 Miles	1,634 AEG

Hiking	10.50 Miles	3 Hrs 40 Mns		3.21 mph
	1,634 ft AEG	24 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP

Prospector Trail - MSP

Bell Pass Trail - MSP

Windmill Trail - MSP

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In order to get to the hike, you have to drive to the gated housing area in Fountain Hills. Park outside the gate (there's parking and rest rooms) and walk about .25 miles to the trailhead.

The hike is relatively easy, without long uphill or downhill stretches. Our moving average was about 2.9 miles per hour.

On this day 2/25/2019, the trail was fairly dry, with some areas of mud. The muddy areas could easily be avoided.

The lollypop loop was done counter clockwise. Dixie Mine trail to Coachwhip, Coachwhip to Windmill, Windmill to Bell Pass, Bell Pass to Prospector and Prospector back to Dixie Mine. Make sure to make a right turn from Prospector on to Dixie Mine.
The temperature was comfortably cool, but sunny, after a couple days of cold weather.

The hills still had snow cover in the shaded areas.

The desert was amazingly green with a profusion of poppies blooming, and many other flowers starting to bud.

Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Huge number of poppies and many other plants starting to bloom

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Jan 14 2019

Quartz Mine Trail - Skyline RP

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Quartz Mine Loop Skyline Reagional Park, AZ

Hiking		Jan 14 2019
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	8.79 Miles	2,150 AEG

Hiking	8.79 Miles	3 Hrs 44 Mns	2.72 mph
	2,150 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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Mountain Wash Trail - Skyline RP

Turnbuckle Trail - Skyline RP

Valley Vista Trail - Skyline RP

Skyline Crest Trail - Skyline RP

Crest Summit - Skyline RP

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This hike is at Skyline Regional Park and combines Quartz Mine/Lost Creek/Mountain Wash/Turnbuckle/Valley Vista/Turnbuckle/Mountain Wash/Lost Creek/Skyline Crest/Crest Summit/Quartz Mine to make a Lollipop loop.

The hike also includes two spurs to make a total of 9.1 mile. However, I didn't do the last part of the last spur.

The hike is quite difficult and includes several steep hills. However, the trail is easy to walk and not too rocky.

The weather was cloudy about mid 60's. At times the winds were gusty and made us feel chilly.

The desert is green and lush, due to the rains.

The park is well maintained and does have nice facilities, and best of all there were no pay stations.

Wildflowers Observation Moderate

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Dec 19 2018

Crown King Rd to Bumble Bee on BCT

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Crown King Rd to Bumble Bee on BCT

Prescott, AZ

Hiking		Dec 19 2018
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	10.10 Miles	1,039 AEG

Hiking	10.10 Miles	3 Hrs 52 Mns		2.99 mph
	1,039 ft AEG	29 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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Perfect weather. The temps didn't get above 65 Degrees, with a cooling breeze.
The trail is quite green and lush, considering we're in a desert.
The trial is very easy, without climinbing and not too rocky.
We were able to average 3 miles per hour, moving average. However, the 10 mile hike was long.

We did run into a few folks shooting. The lead members of our hiking party heard shells bounce off some rocks. We did say something and the folks waited for us to pass.

Great, relatively easy hike

Wildflowers Observation Moderate

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Mar 22 2018

Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trail

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Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trail

Prescott, AZ

Hiking		Mar 22 2018
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	7.14 Miles	1,800 AEG

Hiking	7.14 Miles	3 Hrs 33 Mns	2.42 mph
	1,800 ft AEG	36 Mns Break

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The trail is very easy to follow and walk on, and the views are stellar.

The biggest problem you will encounter is parking. I think there are about 11 spaces. We arrived about 8:10 a.m. and took the last spaces available. However, I did see a sign for a shuttle, but didn't ask about it.

Also there was a docent at the trail head and we learned a lot about the park and the men who died there.

The trails were built to honor the 19 hotshot fire fighters who died in 2013. But, I also think it's an honor to all first responders who risk their lives every day.

As you hike the first 2.8 miles you will see plaques every tenth mile or so, commemorating the men who died there. At an elevation gain of about 1200 feet, there's an observation area. Here you can see beautiful valley and the memorial where the men died. At that point there's a tribute wall where many folks have posted objects and signs honoring the 19 men.

You can then take a the Journey Trail descending 400 feet to the memorial.

The experience is extremely moving, when you think about the amazing men who perished trying to save property and lives.

Many folks have left object as signs signifying their visit and their caring for the men who died.

I was able to hike down to the memorial with a Florida First Responder and his son. We were able to talk for about 15 minutes. When he arrived at the memorial, he placed a unit badge on the memorial.

I truly think everyone should make an effort to visit the site and honor, not only those amazing men, but to also think and thank all those who risk their lives for us.

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Mar 15 2018

Routes 25
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Triplogs 36

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Spring Valley Trail

Spring Valley Trail

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Mar 15 2018
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	7.66 Miles	906 AEG

Hiking	7.66 Miles	3 Hrs 47 Mns	2.15 mph
	906 ft AEG	13 Mns Break

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Conditions were very good. The trail was, for the most part stable and easy to navigate. Also, conditions were dry.

I've been hiking this particular trail for the past 4 years and have found the cairns are large and easy to follow.

I have always spotted burros on the trail and today was no exception. We saw a mother (I'm not actually sure of the sex) and a juvenile. Really neat. The adult did snort and warn us away, but, of course, no danger.

In the past the cairns seemed to end just as we came to the area where we would go down to the wash. Now the trail is well marked going down to the wash and we even saw a cairn or two on the wash.

Additionally, in the past, when coming back down the wash to return to the trail, We would miss the turn off and would have to come back. There are now a couple cairns at the junction, so it's easier to find the trail back to the trail head.

Just at the junction, there are several boulders to comfortably sit and have a snack.

Great easy hike with beautiful vistas looking at lake pleasant.

The only difficult part of the hike is the drive to the trail head, but worth it.

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Mar 12 2018

Little Pan Loop from Table Mesa Road TH - BCT

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Little Pan Loop from Table Mesa Road TH - BCT

Prescott, AZ

Hiking		Mar 12 2018
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	9.50 Miles	1,198 AEG

Hiking	9.50 Miles	4 Hrs 13 Mns	2.82 mph
	1,198 ft AEG	51 Mns Break

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The trail and temperatures were actually perfect. A little wet in the morning, but dry when we completed the hike.

The temperature was about 75 degrees.

The elevation is fairly easy to navigate without extreme exhaustion. In fact we averaged close to 3 miles per hour.

We did the hike counter clockwise, as one of our hikers thought there was less of an opportunity to take a wrong turn.

We crossed the river in two places. Due to the lack of moisture the crossings were very easy with very little water.

Most important, at around 4.75 miles into the hike, we were hiking on jeep trails. We came upon one jeep trail labeled 9985 - DON'T TAKE IT. go up the road about 100 feet and turn left on a jeep trail labeled 9999 and 9984. A couple slower hikers went on the wrong trail and we had to scramble a bit to find them. Luckily, we hike with walkie talkies and were able communicate and set them on the correct trail.

Additionally, as you walk up the jeep trail 9999/9984 look for a small white sign with an arrow pointing left. Take that turn, go up a hill and you can see a small path. Don't stay on the jeep trails when you get to the top of that hill. The trail is easy to miss.

When you start on the back side of the loop, the trail is well marked and very easy to follow.

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Mar 05 2018

Groom Creek Loop Trail #307

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Groom Creek Loop Trail #307

Prescott, AZ

Hiking		Mar 05 2018
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	9.60 Miles	1,673 AEG

Hiking	9.60 Miles	4 Hrs 6 Mns	2.85 mph
	1,673 ft AEG	44 Mns Break

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This was a different hike from my usual. Generally, I hike in the Phoenix area, dry and rocky with a lot of cacti, but this time we went up to Prescott.

This area is really green, with a lot of pine trees. A fairly dense forest.

we started hiking at about 10:00 am and the temperature was about 40 degrees, so it was a little cold. However, we did the loop clockwise, encountering the majority of the ascent by the time went 3.6 miles. At that time we had a total ascent of about 1,300 feet, and we were well warmed. Most folks in the group were shedding layers by the end of the first couple miles.

The trail is sandy and only minimally rocky. It's also quite easy to follow, with signs at every junction.

The sand was wet with melting snow and we did run into a little ice and mud on the trail. We did have to take care in some areas so we didn't slip and fall.

At about 3.6 miles there's a public rest room and a path to a ranger station.

If you walk to the ranger station you will see some of the best views in the area. I posted three pictures, including one panoramic picture.

The hike starts at an elevation of 6,300 feet, and we reach an elevation of about 7,700 feet when we reach the ranger station.

The altitude made it a little difficult, but the view was worth the effort.

The remaining 6 miles were quite easy and mainly down hill. The grade was easy to hike.

By the time we reached the trail end, the temperature was very comfortable and sunny.

Great hike and worth the drive

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Feb 10 2018

Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop

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Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 10 2018
		norm5715 • Triplogs 36

Hiking	10.50 Miles	2,051 AEG

Hiking	10.50 Miles	4 Hrs 40 Mns	2.49 mph
	2,051 ft AEG	27 Mns Break

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The trails are very dry, looks like a spark could set off an extremely destructive fire.

Last year we had some difficulty in crossing Cave Creek, but this year it's almost dry.

At the junction where Cave Creek intersects with the Skunk Tank trail, there's an amazing location to sit on rocks and have a snack. That location is worth the hike.

Please note there are areas on the trail where there's a steep drop off on one side of the trail. If a hiker was to trip, injuries would be certain, to take care and watch the trail.

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Jan 15 2018