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Jan 19 2026

markthurman53

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Tucson, Arizona

Sycamore Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 19 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	10.00 Miles	1,788 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	5 Hrs 52 Mns	1.86 mph
	1,788 ft AEG	29 Mns Break

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Sycamore Reservoir Trail #39

Bear Canyon to Sycamore Dam

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mamakatt22

Sycamore Canyon and upper Bear Canyon Trail from the Gordon Hirabayashi Picnic/campground. Excellent weather for this hike. The storm a week ago had the Sycamore and Bear Canyon Creeks running (plus most of the little side streams). Took the upper Bear Canyon Trail to where the route up to Thimble Peak connects up. The route to Thimble Peak looks pretty well traveled, in fact saw a group of people coming down from it. We turned around and headed back the way we came at this junction just before the Bear Canyon Trail starts to get serious about heading down the canyon. Sycamore Canyon is quite scenic in spite of the damage done by a fire some years ago (Remnants of the large trees still standing) Quite a few people along the trail today, maybe 15 or so.

Sycamore Reservoir dam was flowing and is always a must stop and visit point. Would be interesting to explore Bear Canyon upstream from here. Not sure if it is easily accessed or not, only one way to find out and that is to try it someday, or if someone else has done it find out from them. Saw an odd plant, looks like an evergreen bush with paper like pods that had seeds inside. I posted a picture in the photo set.

	Bear Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Light to medium flow but still easy to cross without getting boots wet. (unless you are clumsy)

	Sycamore Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Light to medium flow but still easy to cross without getting boots wet (unless you are clumsy)

	Sycamore Reservoir	1-25% full	1-25% full
	Really no reservoir there anymore but a good flow over the dam

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Jan 17 2026

markthurman53

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72 male

Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Pistol Hill, AZ

Hiking		Jan 17 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	6.30 Miles	509 AEG

Hiking	6.30 Miles	2 Hrs 35 Mns	2.44 mph
	509 ft AEG

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Colossal Cave to Pistol Hill

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mamakatt22

Late afternoon hike from Pistol Hill to Colossal cave and back. Started at the Arizona Trail crossing at Papago Spring road to Colossal Cave. Easy walking trail, Geology and sunset scenery make this a nice a great late day and get out and do something hike. Couple of mountain bikers one runner and some back packers on the trail. No water in Posta Quemada Canyon

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Jan 15 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 897

72 male

Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Pima Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 15 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	9.00 Miles	2,519 AEG

Hiking	9.00 Miles	6 Hrs 13 Mns	1.59 mph
	2,519 ft AEG	34 Mns Break

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Pima Canyon Trail #62

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mamakatt22

It has been a few years since I hiked Pima Canyon but It was time Ginny got to see this magnificent Canyon. It takes a little motivating to do this hike because it is a tough one (and you have to drive through Tucson). The beauty of the canyon more than makes up for it though. My first experience with this canyon was in the early 60's when my father took us up to Table mountain (was too young to remember how hard it was). My next experience was in 1971 when I Took a friend in high school up Finger Rock Canyon and down Pima (that friend never talked to me again). Since then I have made a few trips up the Canyon and table mountain, Never gets easier but still breathtaking. On this trip we thought we would go to Pima Spring and back. Got a late start so we made it just short of the spring to the second dam.

There was a light flow from just prior to the first dam. Quite a few people hiking the lower canyon but after the first dam only a couple. My GPS said 8.8 miles 2519 AEG, Ginny's said 9.3 and 2525 AEG so I split the difference at 9.

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Jan 13 2026

markthurman53

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Hope Camp, AZ

Hiking		Jan 13 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	6.10 Miles	591 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns	2.54 mph
	591 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Hope Camp Trail

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mamakatt22

Late afternoon hike with my grandson to Hope Camp. Started at the Camino Loma Alta Trail Head. The weather was perfect and the creeks had a light flow to trickle but evidence that with the last rain they were flowing pretty good. Rincon Creek had been flowing as evident where Camino Loma Alta crosses the creek. This was a late afternoon hike and we finished just after sunset.

Coyote Wash

Pools to trickle

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Jan 06 2026

markthurman53

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Sabino Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 06 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	8.00 Miles	889 AEG

Hiking	8.00 Miles	3 Hrs 56 Mns	2.23 mph
	889 ft AEG	21 Mns Break

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Sabino Dam

Sabino Canyon Road

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mamakatt22

Ginny and I had slight knee and back issues so we did an easy walk in Sabino Canyon. Perfect weather and just the right amount of flow in the creek. Lots of people as would be expected on a beautiful day before the bad weather comes in manana. Started the hike heading to Sabino Dam then headed up the road to Sabino Falls, about 4 miles. Beautiful spot, can't believe I have been coming here for 0ver 65 years and this is only the second time I have been to this spot. Last time a year ago with Ginny. Other than the crowds this is a really scenic canyon. I can remember driving up to the end of the road and even then it was crowded, use to have to wait at the bridges for on coming traffic, was kind of a pain. For those who are unable to walk the road or unwilling there is a tram that will take you up the road. Bikes are allowed before 9AM.

	Sabino Canyon	Medium flow	Medium flow
	Still easy to cross by rock hopping

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Jan 04 2026

markthurman53

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

La Milagrosa Creek, AZ

Hiking		Jan 04 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	6.50 Miles	888 AEG

Hiking	6.50 Miles	4 Hrs 39 Mns	1.57 mph
	888 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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When we hiked La Milagrosa Ridge the other week I mentioned I would like to explore La Milagrosa Canyon, well today we did. Thought this would be a good time to explore the canyon with the recent rains. It actually didn't look like it rained much here at least not enough to get the creek flowing. Probably a good thing because the canyon is difficult enough to maneuver without dealing with water flow. Some pooling along the creek. Beautiful canyon. Made it upstream about 1.5 to 2 miles from where the Milagrosa Ridge trail crosses the creek, no major obstacles in the creek bed. Looks like you could go another half mile before coming up against an area that may not be easily passable.

Saw remains of a deer that was probably killed by a mountain lion also saw some scat that could of been mountain lion and lots of it, I think this was a favorite hunting spot near a pool of water.

I went with 6.5 miles for this hike, my GPS read 6.1 Ginny's route scout said 6.8 so we split the difference. Not sure why the route scout reads different than my garmin, usually when we are going at a slower pace as in this creek or a steep climb. The route scout usually reads more. On a fairly level hike where the pace is faster we get similar readings. Maybe it's because she's shorter than me.

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Dec 31 2025

markthurman53

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Triplogs 897

72 male

Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Cactus Forest Javelina Wash Loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 31 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	9.00 Miles	604 AEG

Hiking	9.00 Miles	3 Hrs 56 Mns	2.32 mph
	604 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Cactus Forest Trail - Saguaro NP

Javelina Wash - Saguaro NP

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mamakatt22

One last hike this year. Picked one that didn't have a lot of elevation gain to give my knee a break and also close to home. Loop hike along Cactus Forest Trail and Javelina Wash. Pleasant walk with overcast sky's. The only wildlife seen were the tourist. No water along the hike but the desert was green and the saguaros fat. Wishing all a Happy New Year.

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Dec 30 2025

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Cienega Creek Pantano Station, AZ

Hiking		Dec 30 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	7.60 Miles	181 AEG

Hiking	7.60 Miles	3 Hrs 33 Mns	2.16 mph
	181 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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mamakatt22

Ginny and I visited another section of Cienega Creek, again at Pantano Station. This time we headed west (downstream). With this section complete Ginny has completed 40 miles of the 50 miles of Cienega Creek. This is another one of Arizona's great riparian areas. Lots of history going back the Hohokam Indians that lived in the area around 1100 AD. Saw lots of wildlife this time, Two cows, 2 coatimundis, Two deer, and one blue heron. For me this trip was easier because of the creek wasn't running as high (can be quite difficult when running) The creek was running in two areas on this trip. A permit from Pima County is required while hiking Cienega Creek Preserve, about 20 miles of the 50 mile Cienega Creek (available on line.)

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Dec 28 2025

markthurman53

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Tucson, Arizona

Cienega Creek Pantano Station, AZ

Hiking		Dec 28 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	6.10 Miles	125 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles	2 Hrs 31 Mns	2.46 mph
	125 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Another short hike in Cienega Creek, this time the section through Pantano Station and Interstate 10. Fairly easy scenic hike along Cienega Creek. The settlement of Pantano Station was built in 1858 as a stage coach stop and later in 1880 a train station. Originally on the south side of the creek but in 1887 a flood forced them to move the town to the North side of the creek. Only a few foundations, a water tank and cemetery are all that remain today. Very interesting history. South of the freeway Cienega creek changes from a Marsh/riparian area to more of a desert wash which continues on this way for another 3 miles before turning back into a riparian area. The creek was dry but muddy in sections.

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Dec 25 2025

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Tanque Verde Ridge Lower, AZ

Hiking		Dec 25 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	5.20 Miles	1,483 AEG

Hiking	5.20 Miles	2 Hrs 48 Mns	1.87 mph
	1,483 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Tanque Verde Ridge Trail

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mamakatt22

Merry Christmas. After a visit with the family for brunch Ginny and I did a short 5 mile hike in Saguaro National Monument around sunset. We hiked up Tanque Verde Ridge which we have done a few times before. This is a good workout hike 2.5 miles in and about 1500 feet of elevation gain. Clear sky's after the storm on Wednesday and Christmas morning. the sunset was spectacular. Saw one deer on our hike out, this is what I call a park pet, not spooked by humans unlike the deer we saw on the La Milagrosa Hike that took of running when they heard us coming.

A little bit of water seeping from the rocks along the trail and some pooling in the small creeks but the light rain we got wasn't enough to get any of the streams flowing. Lots of people along the first mile up to the first saddle after that only a couple of hikers

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Dec 23 2025

markthurman53

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Cienega Creek, AZ

Hiking		Dec 23 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	4.00 Miles	199 AEG

Hiking	4.00 Miles	2 Hrs 18 Mns	1.78 mph
	199 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Cienega Creek Gabe Zimmerman to Vail

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mamakatt22

Went on a short hike with Ginny and my Grandson John along Cienega Creek. Easy 4 mile round trip hike along the creek. The Creek was dry until about 1 mile in where there was a light flow. The Cottonwoods were past prime color but their were a few diehard leaves hanging on which made for a picturesque hike. Had fun playing with cat tails, At least I did. Saw a dead Baby Javelina in the creek half submerged in the water, looks like it died during birth or shortly after. Highlights of the hike were the Trains that passed by and playing with the cat tails as they exploded their seeds.

	Cienega Creek @ AZT	Light flow	Light flow
	Light Flow in places

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Dec 21 2025

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 897

72 male

Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

La Milagrosa Ridge, AZ

Hiking		Dec 21 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	10.80 Miles	2,200 AEG

Hiking	10.80 Miles	6 Hrs 59 Mns	1.79 mph
	2,200 ft AEG	57 Mns Break

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La Milagrosa Ridge

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mamakatt22

La Milagrosa (Miraculous) is one of my favorite canyons in the Tucson area. It parallels the other magnificent canyon Agua Caliente Creek. The Ridge trail offers great views of both creeks and Agua Caliente Peak. A lot has changed along the first mile of this trail as a couple of new houses sprang up and the old abandon shack is now restored. Steep first potion of the hike up to the forest boundary, I believe this portion use to be a jeep trail because it attacks the hills straight on but the footing is good since it is on rock surfaces that appears to be glide faults. Once in the national forest the trail becomes a little easier. No water along the creek with the exception of a few pools. The water was pretty nasty looking though. One of these years when the creek is flowing a bit it would be nice to explore upstream from where the trail crosses the creek the first time. The canyon looks well behaved for some distance above that. Saw two hikers when we were heading up and two hikers when we were heading down. two pairs of bikers on the way up. I believe we managed to get a little sunburn on this hike, the sun was intense and the temps around 80 when we finished. Did see a pair of deer on our return trip as we were crossing Milagrosa Creek, I was amazed at how fast these two deer got up that steep slope, probably less than 30 seconds.

	La Milagrosa Canyon	Dry	Dry
	Few stagnant pools along the creek

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Dec 20 2025

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Tucson, Arizona

Papago Spring, AZ

Hiking		Dec 20 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	3.50 Miles	528 AEG

Hiking	3.50 Miles	1 Hour 59 Mns	1.79 mph
	528 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Papago Springs Trail - FSR 3541

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Another short late afternoon hike close to home, this time to Papago Spring. I have done this multiple times on my way to Aliso Spring and the A20 Havoc plane crash site. On this hike we were just going to the Windmill and a little upstream to check out Papago Spring. The maps indicate the spring is a little upstream from the windmill. Found the area where I believe the spring is but like the creek it was dry. The trees and vegetation in the area indicate it is probably the site of the spring. Headed back the way we came. The Windmill was functioning (spinning but not pumping) and when there was a breeze would make a squeaking noise that could be heard for some distance. For a short late day hike it turned out to be a good workout, as like most jeep trails the 1.5 miles in was steep and rocky and the trip back was slow going also.

	Papago Spring	Dry	Dry
	dry

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Dec 16 2025

markthurman53

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Tucson, Arizona

AZ Trail X-9 Ranch, AZ

Hiking		Dec 16 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	5.30 Miles	364 AEG

Hiking	5.30 Miles	2 Hrs 6 Mns	2.52 mph
	364 ft AEG

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Rincon Valley - AZT #8

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Another late day close to home hike, this time a section of the AZ Trail #8, Rincon Valley. We had done this one before and it's a good easy hike from X-9 Ranch Road To the Monument Boundary. Can tell this was made for mountain bikers because of the rather monotonous extra long loops to avoid ups and downs (probably a fun mountain bike trail but I will never know, at my age I would have to use a tricycle). Anyway, a fun trail to do late in the day around sunset and a nice trail to do after the Agua Caliente Hike. At the start of the trail from X-9 road about .1 miles in is the Confused saguaro (see Photos) looks like it was having a bad arm day. No water along the trail except at Rincon Creek that had a light flow at the trail crossing. Finished up just after sunset on Rincon Peak.

Rincon Creek @ AZT

Pools to trickle

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Dec 14 2025

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Tucson, Arizona

Agua Caliente Peak, AZ

Hiking		Dec 14 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	9.40 Miles	3,200 AEG

Hiking	9.40 Miles	7 Hrs 36 Mns	1.33 mph
	3,200 ft AEG	33 Mns Break

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Agua Caliente Hill

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I swore back in 2015 I would never do Agua Caliente Peak ever again, but I must of forgot because Ginny and I did it. Really challenging hike. The trail is easy to follow but it is a steady uphill with the last half mile extremely steep. Slow and steady does it though. Great views all along the trail and the crystal clear sky's made it even better (in the morning at least). We took a short 5 minute break at the saddle before heading up to the peak, 1.5 miles up. The last half mile is probably worse coming down because of the loose rock.

No water along the trail, everything was dry. Only a few other hikers, most just going to the saddle. On our way down we took a break at the saddle again and while we were sitting there two mountain bikers came up from the Agua Caliente Canyon side, fairly good trail in that direction. I ask if they were going to the summit and without stopping they said they were. In my quiet voice I looked at Ginny and said "I don't think so". It's a slow steady walk the last 1.5 miles and I can't picture doing it on a mountain bike without a lot of stopping. Maybe they ditched the bikes and walked the rest of the way up.

No wildlife as such on the trail except for one young Gila Monster sitting in the trail. When we came up it started walking along the trail away from us but was hogging the trail. I ended up getting a yucca branch and tried coercing it off the trail so we could get by and in typical Gila Monster attitude it started biting at the branch, eventually it did move off the trail enough for us to get by. Always a pleasure bumping into these guys.

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[ checklist ] Agua Caliente Hill

Cat Track Tank

Dry

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Dec 11 2025

markthurman53

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Coyote Wash Ruiz Loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 11 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	6.10 Miles	554 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles	2 Hrs 37 Mns	2.35 mph
	554 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Hope Camp Trail

Ruiz Trail

North Coyote Wash Trail

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mamakatt22

Another short hike near home in Saguaro National Park. At The Comino Loma Alta Trail head we started on the Hope Camp then took Coyote Wash to the Ruiz and back on the hope camp. We did this Counter Clockwise this time because we wanted to be at the summit of the loop at sunset. Did pretty good got to the summit with about 10 minutes to spare. Averaged about 2.75 miles per hour which is pretty good when Ginny and I hike together. Dry all the way but the desert showed signs of the fall rains.

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Dec 04 2025

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Tucson, Arizona

Happy Valley Saddle, AZ

Hiking		Dec 04 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	9.20 Miles	2,352 AEG

Hiking	9.20 Miles	7 Hrs 6 Mns	1.39 mph
	2,352 ft AEG	29 Mns Break

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Miller Creek Trail #28

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Happy Valley Saddle was calling again so Ginny and I headed Happy Valley and hiked up the Miller Canyon Trail. Started out about 0900 in the morning with temps in the upper 30's. I had not been on this trail since 2019 when I hiked over the pass to Madrona Ranger Station. The trail is still as steep as it was back then but now it is in worse condition. Still easy to follow and if you do wander off trail it only takes a few feet to figure you're off the trail. Great weather and crystal clear sky's, could see the snow peaked Mount Graham and Dos Cabeza's and the Chiricahua Mountains.

There was water flowing in Miller Creek in places but mostly dry. A few spots along the trail had water or maybe I should call them seepages. Perfect weather for hiking, cool in the 50's with no breeze, felt good at the Happy valley campground to sit in the sun and have our lunch/snack. Not one of the easier ways to get up to the Rincon's but it is probably the shortest. The constant step ups get old and if you are a short person it's even worse. I miss the old route through Madrona up Rincon Creek and Heartbreak Ridge to get to Manning Camp. The sign indicated Happy Valley Campground was 4.6 miles my GPS read 9 round trip Ginny's read 9.4 round trip, we are going with 9.2 miles

	Miller Canyon	Dry	Dry
	Real light flow in spots

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Nov 29 2025

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Bridal Wreath Ernie Falls Loop, AZ

Hiking		Nov 29 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	10.00 Miles	1,923 AEG

Hiking	10.00 Miles	6 Hrs 14 Mns	1.82 mph
	1,923 ft AEG	44 Mns Break

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Douglas Spring Trail

Wildhorse Trail - Saguaro NP

Three Tank Trail - Saguaro NP

Bridal Wreath

Ernie's Falls Trail - Saguaro NP

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Good day to check out the conditions of Bridal Wreath and Ernie Falls. Started out on the Douglas Spring Trail at the end of Speedway. It was Saturday morning around 9:30 so lots of people at the trail head parking, luckily most were doing other trails in the park. The desert is looking really good thanks to the rains of Sept through November. All the larger creeks had a light flow. Bridal Wreath Falls had a light flow as with Ernie Falls. We took the Three Tanks Trail down to the Carrillo Trail then to Wild Horse Tanks. Checked on my favorite saguaro and it is doing fine, May not be the largest saguaro but I haven't seen too many others in such good health and as many arms. Returned on the Wild Horse Tank Trail. Trying to make this hike 10 miles and I just squeaked by.

Wild Horse Canyon

Light flow

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Nov 23 2025

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Quilter Trail Lower, AZ

Hiking		Nov 23 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	10.10 Miles	1,693 AEG

Hiking	10.10 Miles	5 Hrs 16 Mns		2.07 mph
	1,693 ft AEG	23 Mns Break	20 LBS Pack

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Quilter Trail

Hope Camp Trail

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mamakatt22

alleluia, Back in Arizona. Didn't get much hiking while in Lubbock except for a few excursions to New Mexico, Utah and Nevada. Had a little time so we hiked in Saguaro National Park along the Hope Camp and Quilter Trail. Headed in 5 miles before turning around. The desert is looking good, the rains in the last few months have turned the desert green. Lots of people at the Comino Loma Alta Trail Head, runners, bikers and a few hikers. partially cloudy and occasionally some real light rain. Crystal clear sky's.

The 1.35 mile creek along the Quilter had a good flow. (Rincon Creek at the Comino Loma Alta crossing was dry). At the creek crossing 2.5 miles in along the Quilter just below the ridge we saw lots of Feather Trees, more of a bush(Little Leaf False Tamarind). Wasn't sure what this plant was so we had to do a little research when we got back. We found this article

The feather trees are blooming! A prime example of the park’s unique biodiversity, this stunning legume (Lysiloma watsonii) is very rare in the U.S., with wild populations only known around the southwest-facing “inside corner” of the Rincon Mountains. Also known as littleleaf false tamarind or “fern of the desert”

We also saw a very unusual crested saguaro about 2 miles in along the Quilter Trail. Wasn't too visible on the hike up but on the way down this 10 foot high saguaro with about 50 heads was visible. Very unusual specimen. On my GPS route you can see on our return trip where we went off trail about 50 feet to get a closer view. If you aren't looking carefully it is easy to miss. I've hiked this trail at least 3 other times and missed it. I posted some pictures of it.

	Coyote Wash	Dry	Dry
	standing water in spots along the creek

Quilter Trail - 1.35mi Water Crossing

Medium flow

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Nov 14 2025

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First Creek, NV

Hiking		Nov 14 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 897

Hiking	4.06 Miles	600 AEG

Hiking	4.06 Miles	2 Hrs 28 Mns	1.67 mph
	600 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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First Creek Canyon Trail

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On the 14th we hiked along the First Creek Trail. This is a 2 mile hike in the Red Rock Canyon area just west of the park. About 2 miles in the trail ends where the canyon walls close in. I suppose you could go in further but it would be a bushwhack and rock scramble. Joshua Trees along the lower portion of the trail. No running water but pools along the creek in the upper canyon. During the wet seasons there are some water falls in this area. Did see 4 burros on our return trip. They were kind enough to let us photograph them. Amazing view of the mountain ridge along the west side of Red Rock Canyon.

	First Creek	Dry	Dry
	Pools in upper canyon, no running water

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