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Mar 22 2015
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
Aylor's ArchPhoenix, AZ
Aylor's Arch
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 22 2015
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking11.14 Miles 1,694 AEG
Hiking11.14 Miles   7 Hrs   40 Mns   2.10 mph
1,694 ft AEG   2 Hrs   21 Mns Break16 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Had a larger group than normal (13 in all!), which made this one fun. We decided to deviate slightly from the official route and instead follow the creek (the one just below "Little Boulder Canyon" on the topo map) straight down until we could see the arch. After that, it wasn't too hard to figure out where to go. Though, we did find a slighter easier path on the way down than we did going up. The bushwacking was fun :D

I probably made it about a quarter way out on the arch and then I started thinking about the wind, the slight tilt of the arch, and the cracks along the middle. :scared: Yeah, a quarter of the way was fine, haha.
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Aylor's Arch
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Mar 15 2015
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
Dixie Peak 2,429 - Phoenix PreservesPhoenix, AZ
Dixie Peak 2,429 - Phoenix Preserves
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 15 2015
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking2.93 Miles 1,015 AEG
Hiking2.93 Miles   2 Hrs   9 Mns   2.02 mph
1,015 ft AEG      42 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Well, we had planned to Cholla trail on Camelback, but got there too late and the parking was all gone. Next we tried for Piestewa but, again, no parking. Finally, we decided to check out this hike and I'm glad we did! A little easier than Piestewa, I'd say, but not nearly as crowded. The trail is easy to follow and the wildflowers made for nice scenery.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Brittlebush  Ocotillo
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
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Mar 08 2015
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
Pass Mountain Summit 3127Phoenix, AZ
Pass Mountain Summit 3127
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 08 2015
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking3.65 Miles 1,101 AEG
Hiking3.65 Miles   2 Hrs   15 Mns   2.23 mph
1,101 ft AEG      37 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
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Wind Cave Trail #281
Partners none no partners
This was my first time visiting the Usery Mountain Regional Park. The Wind Cave trail is well defined and provides an easy to moderate challenge. Once past the cave (with the cool-looking beehive), the trail is not as clear, but isn't too hard to keep track of. We spied a father and two sons (6 and 8 years old!) coming down from the summit so we deviated somewhat from the official route on the ascent. This ended up being a lot more direct, but also much more vertical.

There are great views all around on the summit which we had to ourselves for a good 30 minutes :D
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Goldfield Mountains  Pass Mountain
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Feb 15 2015
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
Battleship Mountain - SuperstitionsPhoenix, AZ
Battleship Mountain - Superstitions
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 15 2015
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking14.18 Miles 2,127 AEG
Hiking14.18 Miles   9 Hrs   29 Mns   2.09 mph
2,127 ft AEG   2 Hrs   41 Mns Break
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Whew, spent the whole day tackling this beast with five other folks. The trail route I downloaded was slightly off, hence a lot of the running around near the final turn towards the Battleship itself. (The turn I missed has a pair of cairns atop two large rocks on the east side of the river (creek?). Immediately after these two cairns, the grade increases substantially, but not for too long before leveling out again.) Once we found the trail again, things were fairly straightforward. Climbing along the ridge was a blast and whoever left an American flag up at the top is a genius, because it really puts a nice cap on the trip when you can wave it around whilst hootin' and hollerin'!
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Old Glory
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Battleship Mountain
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Jan 04 2015
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
The Lookout from Tom's Thumb NorthPhoenix, AZ
The Lookout from Tom's Thumb North
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2015
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking6.48 Miles 2,020 AEG
Hiking6.48 Miles   4 Hrs   24 Mns   2.27 mph
2,020 ft AEG   1 Hour   33 Mns Break
 
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1st trip
Linked   linked  
McDowell Mountains / Tom's Thumb
Partners none no partners
This was a nice step down from Peak 5057 last week. Got there just as the sun was rising; only a handful of cars in the parking lot. The south side of the mountain is still littered with snow from New Year's day. The trail up to Tom's Thumb is very well worn with nice signs designating intersecting trails. The Lookout trail is a lot more rocky, but still not bad at all. From the Lookout you get nice views of Fountain Hills and Scottsdale. In the distance you can see Four Peaks to the North and the Superstitions to the south (there is a pointy formation that I think is Weaver's Needle, but not 100% sure).

We decided to stop by the thumb on the way back and I'm glad we did. It's a lot bigger than it looks from a distance. I was able to climb up the west side a little bit, but didn't get too far. Fun nonetheless :)
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Dec 29 2014
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
Superstition Peak 5057 - CarneyPhoenix, AZ
Superstition Peak 5057 - Carney
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 29 2014
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking5.06 Miles 3,534 AEG
Hiking5.06 Miles   4 Hrs   4 Mns   1.87 mph
3,534 ft AEG   1 Hour   22 Mns Break
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
As someone said in the summit log book, "Flatiron ain't [expletive removed]"! *Note*: this log is only one way (phone battery was already running low at this point). I was grateful I read some of the other triplogs beforehand otherwise we'd have ended up on the Cave Trail (0.5 miles of the listed distance is us going off that direction). Fairly easy to follow the trail up to the Carney Trailhead sign. After that you just have to keep an eye out for the cairns. Our party shared the peak with only one other hiker and only saw maybe 5 people on the trail overall.

Had 3 companions who all exercise regularly but don't typically hike. We were all ready to ice our knees afterwards, haha. Now I've just gotta work up to doing the whole ridgeline :D
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Humor
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Dec 14 2014
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 Routes 6
 Photos 78
 Triplogs 7

34 male
 Joined Dec 14 2014
 Tempe, AZ
Pinnacle PeakPhoenix, AZ
Pinnacle Peak
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 14 2014
Mr_Ipkiss • Triplogs 7
Hiking3.58 Miles 1,060 AEG
Hiking3.58 Miles   2 Hrs   10 Mns   1.65 mph
1,060 ft AEG
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1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
The trail is in great shape; it's nearly impossible to get off the trail. Facilities at the trailhead are also very nice. A friend and I got there around 7:30 and the sun was just rising as we began the hike, which made for some nice pictures as it rose over the hill to the east. "Grandview" is aptly named, though a slightly better spot for panoramas is closer to the highest point on the trail (it overlooks Grandview, currently there is a sign by it which says "Environmentally Sensitive Area"). Overall, it was an enjoyable hike and only moderately difficult.
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average hiking speed 2.03 mph

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