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Mar 28 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
A.B. Young Trail #100Sedona, AZ
A.B. Young Trail #100
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 28 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Hiking5.00 Miles 2,002 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles
2,002 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
I woke up Friday morning feeling blue and deciding I needed some nature therapy, and having recognized that Spring is here already, I thought that checking out the creek to witness its progression would be pretty neat and probably be very beautiful.
Fortunately, I made a good choice. The creek was gorgeous, especially in spots where the sunlight was bending through its shallow, calmer parts in the afternoon. The new grasses and leaves also glowed in the light, making it an overall peaceful experience.
The climb wasn't too bad, however I seem to enjoy most climbs people don't, so don't take my word on that. There's some groups of wildflowers on the way up too. Once the climb is over, there are some truly incredible views at the top at the edges of the quiet pine forest. That whole hike is really something to behold.
Just what I needed.
And to top it all off, after feeling pretty mellowed out, I took a dip in the creek while taking in the surroundings. This brought me from content and mellow, to a positively good mood. :)
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
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Mar 15 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Secret Canyon Trail #121Sedona, AZ
Secret Canyon Trail #121
Sedona, AZ
Backpack avatar Mar 15 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Backpack16.00 Miles 400 AEG
Backpack16.00 Miles   17 Hrs   30 Mns   0.91 mph
400 ft AEG40 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
So, while planning this out, I decided to take advantage of the near full moon and hike in by night, which turned out to be pretty interesting. The light on the trail was at least sufficient and everything around me was quiet and serene. Perfect for meditative walking. I ended up starting at around 6:30pm from the paved parking lot, as my car didn't appear to have enough clearance to survive the road, and after seeing more of it, I was glad I didn't try. (Definitely want something with a higher clearance than your average sedan; truck, SUV, Jeep, something like that) I ended up finishing for the evening about 2.5 miles in from the actual trailhead, where I decided the canyon was blocking too much of the moonlight for me to keep going. Having been on this trail for the first time, I didn't know where all the camp sites were, so I settled for sleeping in my hammock since it's easier to find two trees than a flat space under a night sky. Next morning, I had the pleasure of finishing off the last 2.5 miles with the rising sun putting a golden orange light on everything. I never saw a "you did it, go home" sign to mark the end of the trail, but it eventually became very faint, and then became unfindable after a while (about a mile after the very last site with a fire ring), so I figured that was it and made my way back with a whole new perspective on everything since I was looking at it all with the sun instead of the moon. I think I liked the moon better, even though sunrise was nice. The moon just made everything kinda spooky and dramatic...
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Wildflowers Observation Light
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Mar 07 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Horton Springs Trail #292Payson, AZ
Horton Springs Trail #292
Payson, AZ
Backpack avatar Mar 07 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Backpack15.50 Miles
Backpack15.50 Miles
65 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
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Tonto Creek
Partners none no partners
Being very eager to see Sitgreaves National Forest on the trail, but not being able to since all the roads are closed until probably April, I decided to get as close as I could, and maybe even gain access to it via a backdoor trail from Tonto National Forest. Taking it easy and enjoying the surroundings, I spent my first night on Horton Creek, which was flowing pretty well, but not fully. The next day I decided to try my luck on the trail to Forest Road 300, but became discouraged after only about an hour of failed trail finding and bushwhacking. Uncertain about where to go, or what to do next, I chose to head over to Tonto Creek on a whim (not familiar with the area at all), and was pleasantly surprised to see the flora change into a more desert like climate. Eventually, the sights became less pleasing as I neared the creek, with a huge fire break, a road, dirt bike treads on the trail, and telephone wires becoming apart of the hike. Then, after reaching tonto creek, I discovered that I had simply ended up on the same paved road that I parked on just a couple miles south; not something one wants to find when they're planning on a wilderness experience... oh well. Crossed the road to check out more of the highline trail, which pretty much disappeared after a quarter mile...So much for that. At that point I decided to camp back at Horton Creek again, the most pleasant place I had experienced to that point, and I really enjoyed being back there. The next morning, I debated staying an extra day to practice balancing stones, but, alas, I've gotta balance play with responsibilities.

Overall, Horton Creek is a beautiful and fun area that's bound to be even more pleasant in any season other than winter, and it seems like a great place to take a crew of friends for a weekend of camping. And while I was unimpressed with that smidge of the highline trail, I'd be willing to give other parts of it a chance, given it's history and length along the Mogollon Rim.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
If you pay close attention, you can find some tiny little white bell-looking flowers about.
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Mar 02 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Cathedral Rock Trail #170 - SedonaSedona, AZ
Cathedral Rock Trail #170 - Sedona
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 02 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Hiking2.50 Miles 750 AEG
Hiking2.50 Miles
750 ft AEG   1 Hour   30 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Being new to Arizona, I decided to see what Sedona looks like after some rain, and ended up meandering to the top of and around Cathedral Rock. Wonderful views, and some fun scrambling to be had.
While touristy, and trafficked by people somewhat uninterested in greetings, this is a must-hike that's really very enjoyable. Quite brief too, which makes it a nice option for someone with only a little bit of time; although I'd recommend a generous allotment of time to take in the scenes and explore around the top.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
A few sightings of some varieties around here. I was mostly conversing with a friend though, so it's possible I missed more than there was to witness. Surely more to come in the next week though, as I did notice many seedlings coming up from the rain we recently had.
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Feb 23 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Mazatzal Divide Trail #23Payson, AZ
Mazatzal Divide Trail #23
Payson, AZ
Backpack avatar Feb 23 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Backpack14.00 Miles 6,627 AEG
Backpack14.00 Miles
6,627 ft AEG50 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This trail was great for cruising solo. Absolutely beautiful views with some wildflowers gracing the edges of the trail. Also seemingly very secluded.
I don't really know where I went on this trail, I might have gone off in another direction, because I ended up at this stunning cliff with a great view out to the west, perhaps after 7 miles from the end of barnhardt trail, and the map on here says it goes further, but I never found where the trail continued from that point.
I was fine with that though; I ended up doing some much needed reflecting in my hammock under some pine trees not far from the cliff.
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I don't know what I was looking at, but great yellows, reds, purples and whites. Some great smells too.
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Feb 22 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Barnhardt Trail #43Payson, AZ
Barnhardt Trail #43
Payson, AZ
Backpack avatar Feb 22 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Backpack12.40 Miles 1,912 AEG
Backpack12.40 Miles
1,912 ft AEG65 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Hiked out at midnight under the starlight. (not the smartest idea, considering safety) Great silhouettes.
The weather was very kind and temperate, even at night.
I'd like to go back in the spring to see some more green.
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Feb 15 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Courthouse Butte Loop TrailSedona, AZ
Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 15 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Hiking4.00 Miles 110 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
110 ft AEG
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Barefoot hiked it with a couple of new friends. Some excellent textures, some not-so-great ones as well. As for the other senses, smelled good (really), wonderful views, didn't happen to taste anything, and some cheerful sounds of delightful conversation between ourselves and other passing hikers.
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Feb 08 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Kachina Trail #150Flagstaff, AZ
Kachina Trail #150
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 08 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Hiking3.00 Miles 700 AEG
Hiking3.00 Miles
700 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Cruised this with a friend when there was about a foot of fresh snow cover. Great silence, and the enchantment of being surrounded by all the powder draping over the surroundings. I'd love to see it when it's green too.
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Feb 02 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Wilson Mountain Trail #10Sedona, AZ
Wilson Mountain Trail #10
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Hiking8.60 Miles 2,500 AEG
Hiking8.60 Miles
2,500 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
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Jan 26 2014
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 Triplogs 10

33 male
 Joined Feb 21 2014
 Flagstaff
Elden Lookout Trail #4Flagstaff, AZ
Elden Lookout Trail #4
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 26 2014
Abraxas • Triplogs 10
Hiking5.40 Miles 2,422 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles
2,422 ft AEG   1 Hour   45 Mns Break
 no routesno photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
An invigorating climb with great views of Flagstaff. It was fun to see the foliage change with the altitude.
Also met some interesting people on this trail.
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