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Feb 19 2026

markthurman53

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Table Mountain, NM

Hiking		Feb 19 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	4.10 Miles	682 AEG

Hiking	4.10 Miles	2 Hrs 16 Mns	1.84 mph
	682 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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City of Rocks State Park

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mamakatt22

While in the Silver City area we went to the City of Rocks State Park. Planned on hiking all the trails in the park which would be about 10 miles but with the wind and cold temps opted to just hike the Table Mountain Trail. This is probably the best trail to get great views over the park to the West and to the East the Mimbres River Valley and Cookes Peak. The 2 mile trail to the peak is in great shape but is really rocky, the rollie rock type, easy to twist an ankle on. The trail seemed longer than it needed to be to get to the peak though, in my head while hiking it I could imagine a couple of routes that would probably make this a 1 mile hike in. Opted not to do the loop trail around the park because of the weather and the loop trail doesn't look all that interesting. We hiked the short trail through the rock formations last time we were here. Back to Faywood Hot Springs where we were staying to soak in the water.

	Faywood Hot Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	Hot Springs at the resort. Water temps 102 to 109 degrees

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Feb 18 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Little Cherry Creek, NM

Hiking		Feb 18 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	6.20 Miles	971 AEG

Hiking	6.20 Miles	2 Hrs 44 Mns	2.28 mph
	971 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Back in the Gila Mountains near Silver City. We had a couple of hours once we arrived in Silver City and hiked along the Little Cherry Creek Trail. I saw this trail on Google maps and looked up on the internet to see if it actually exists, and found a little info but not a lot. The trail starts out as a two track to private property about 2 miles in. We parked about .25 miles in along this road because the information I got didn't specify how far in along this road I could go. Turns out you can drive in the 2 miles and park at the trail head. Not a lot of parking spots. The road continues on to private property. The Little Cherry Creek Trail continues on for 2.5 miles to the Continental Divide Trail and the junction with the Sawmill Trail from Fort Bayard. Twin Sisters can also be accessed from this trail. Probably an easier way to get there than the Twin Sisters Trail.

The walk along the road which follows Little Cherry Creek was scenic especially the section where the canyon narrows down with rock cliffs on either side. At the trail head the trail starts to climb (about 500 feet) to avoid the private property. We continued on for another 1.5 miles before turning around. Will have to come back to this trail another day to finish it up. Very large and interesting juniper tree where we turned around.

Little Cherry Creek had a light flow. Weather was cold (lower 40's) but not uncomfortable. Breezy in sections especially along the road. Ice still on the ground along sections that didn't get sun, a little snow where we turned around, hardly enough to make a snow ball. Will have to do a guide once I complete the trail.

Little Cherry Creek

Light flow

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Feb 10 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Tanque Verde Creek Middle, AZ

Hiking		Feb 10 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	6.50 Miles	1,119 AEG

Hiking	6.50 Miles	5 Hrs 13 Mns	1.63 mph
	1,119 ft AEG	1 Hour 14 Mns Break

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Chiva Falls

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mamakatt22

We explored the central section of Tanque Verde Creek. I'm calling the Central section the creek between Joaquin Canyon and Aliso Canyon. I have done the lower and upper portions of the creek at various other times. We started at the Chiva Falls Trail Head and followed the road sort of to just before Chiva Tank where we cross country'd it to the creek. Went down stream about 1 mile before the canyon narrows a bit and the going gets a little tougher. The creek had a light flow so the going the first mile was fairly easy, no obstructions or major drops in the creek. Some really nice pools (water was too cool for a dip). Nice area to come in the fall after the monsoons. Some really nice mafic rock intrusions in the country rock. These dark rocks polished up nicely in the creek.

There is a 4WD trail called the Redington Loop that encircles this section I call the Central section of the creek. Did this a few years back, hiking not with a vehicle. Interesting hike along the north side of the creek and crossing over at Aliso Canyon and traverses the South side of the creek to Chiva Falls and back on Joaquin Canyon. I might hike that road to where it crosses Aliso Canyon and head up stream from there. Another possibility would be to take the stream that heads down by El Raton Tank down to Tanque Verde Creek.

Not a soul around all day, can't remember ever seeing that before (not counting a few cars on the drive up). The only exception was 2 on horseback at the trail head and a helicopter rounding up cattle. I guess that's the modern round up. Sure beats doing it on horseback in this terrain.

	Chiva Tank	26-50% full	26-50% full
	Observed from a distance

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Feb 04 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Photos 12,535
Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Window Rock, AZ

Hiking		Feb 04 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	14.20 Miles	4,518 AEG

Hiking	14.20 Miles	10 Hrs 35 Mns	1.40 mph
	4,518 ft AEG	25 Mns Break

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The Window via Ventana

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mamakatt22

Ginny and I have been doing some of the Catalina Mountain front range trails this year (Bear Canyon, Esperero, Sycamore Canyon) so we decided to do Window Rock via the Ventana Trail. This is a tough trail after the first mile or so it is up all the way. The up isn't what makes is hard because Esperero is up, it's the steps, lots of steps and many around 2 feet. Tough for me and I'm not a short person. In spite of my griping it is a beautiful Canyon. The first big climb is to Maiden Pools, seems the crest of the hill gets further away the more you climb. The trail here is good and the steps not too bad. The trail past Maiden Pools gets less use so it's not in as good a shape but still easy to follow. The next 2 miles up Ventana Creek the steps are relentless. Once you leave the creek you start climbing up to the ridge and the trail is steep, the crest seems to get further away the further up you go (that's the problem with seeing your destination as you hike up) Once on the ridge the going is easier until the last .2 miles to the window where it gets steep again. Great scenery the whole hike. Great views of The northwest side of Mount Lemmon, Cathedral Peak and Mount Kimball.

Light flow in Ventana Creek most of the way. Maiden Pools had a light flow and the pools were full though a little algae in some pools. This is a great hike, one you say not again when you are done but you know dang well you'll do it again some day. I have been doing this hike since the early 60's when my father took all of us kids up to the window. Can't believe we were able to do it, of coarse kids have lots of energy and they recover quickly.

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Ventana Canyon

Light flow

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Jan 31 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Photos 12,535
Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Seven Falls, AZ

Hiking		Jan 31 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	10.50 Miles	1,457 AEG

Hiking	10.50 Miles	6 Hrs 36 Mns	1.82 mph
	1,457 ft AEG	49 Mns Break

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Seven Falls - Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

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mamakatt22

Decided to squeeze one more hike in for the month of January, The weather was good so we choose Seven Falls. It's a Saturday so it would be a zoo. Had to Park in the Sabino Canyon overflow parking area since the main lot was full. Hiked along the Bear canyon Trail rather than the road to the Seven Falls trail head. I had not seen so many people on a hike in all my life, finding a spot to sit at the falls required a reservation. In spite of the crowd it was a great day with great weather.

Bear Canyon had a light flow and crossing the creek multiple times wasn't a problem, strategically placed rocks made crossing easy. We followed the Bear Canyon Trail back and took the Esperero Trail back to the overflow parking area.

Bear Canyon

Light flow

Sabino Canyon

Light flow

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Jan 29 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
Routes 1,026
Photos 12,535
Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Wildhorse Garwood Loop, AZ

Hiking		Jan 29 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	4.90 Miles	650 AEG

Hiking	4.90 Miles	2 Hrs 29 Mns	2.01 mph
	650 ft AEG	3 Mns Break

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Wildhorse Trail - Saguaro NP

Garwood Trail - Saguaro NP

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mamakatt22

Short hike in Saguaro National Park with Ginny and my Grandson John. We did the Wildhorse Tanks and Garwood Dam loop for 5 mile hike. Still a good flow in Wildhorse Creek. Also while at Wildhorse Tanks we checked out what I consider to be the most magnificent saguaro. On our return we stopped by Garwood Dam and also one of my favorite crested saguaros. I imagine all the other saguros make fun of him and won't let him play in all the saguaro games. Saw a couple of park pets on our return hike

Wild Horse Canyon

Light flow

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Jan 27 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Bridal Veil Falls, AZ

Hiking		Jan 27 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	12.30 Miles	3,524 AEG

Hiking	12.30 Miles	8 Hrs 58 Mns	1.45 mph
	3,524 ft AEG	30 Mns Break

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Esperero Trail #25

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Started at 8:45 at the Sabino Canyon Overflow Lot. Easy walking the first mile then the climb starts and doesn't seem to end until you get to the pass where you drop down to Esperero Creek. There is a short climb as you cross over to Bird Canyon then the real climb begins until you reach Cardiac Gap. The climb isn't particularly steep (other than a few short stints) but they are relentless. Once at Cardiac Gap there is a great view of Esperero Canyon complete with water falls. Took a short 10 minute break here and continued the climb up to the next saddle before heading down into Esperero Creek. The walking gets easier here with occasional climbs as you exit the creek crossings. Cathedral peak appears to be within arms reach (Know from experience this isn't quite true).

Esperero Creek was running in spots but not until you approach Bridal Veil falls is it running continuously. The fall was running quite well (usually not running on my prior trips or it was an ice flow). There was a little water at Geronimo meadow before Cardiac Ridge. We took a lunch break at the falls before heading back down.

Quite a few people hiking on the lower end of the trail with couple of other groups hiking higher up. One group turned around before getting to the falls because they were told it was dry, I'm glad we were determined to go all the way.

Bird Canyon

Dry

	Esperero Canyon	Light flow	Light flow
	Light flow in places. Bridal Veil falls had a light flow.

Rattlesnake Canyon

Dry

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Jan 25 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Photos 12,535
Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Carrillo Trail, AZ

Hiking		Jan 25 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

Hiking	5.60 Miles	403 AEG

Hiking	5.60 Miles	2 Hrs 19 Mns	2.43 mph
	403 ft AEG	1 Min Break

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Squeeze Pen Trail - Saguaro NP

Carrillo Trail - Saguaro NP

Deer Valley Trail - Saguaro NP

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Short late afternoon hike to check out Garwood Dam and Wild Horse Creek after the last storm. Good flow in the creek. Returned via the Deer Valley Trail and Squeeze Pen.

Wild Horse Canyon

Medium flow

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Jan 19 2026

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Sycamore Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 19 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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

Guides 187
Routes 1,026
Photos 12,535
Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Pistol Hill, AZ

Hiking		Jan 17 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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 907

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Tucson, Arizona

Pima Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 15 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Tucson, Arizona

Hope Camp, AZ

Hiking		Jan 13 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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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

Guides 187
Routes 1,026
Photos 12,535
Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Sabino Canyon, AZ

Hiking		Jan 06 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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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

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

La Milagrosa Creek, AZ

Hiking		Jan 04 2026
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Joined Jun 27 2015
Tucson, Arizona

Cactus Forest Javelina Wash Loop, AZ

Hiking		Dec 31 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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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

markthurman53

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Tucson, Arizona

Cienega Creek Pantano Station, AZ

Hiking		Dec 30 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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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

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Tucson, Arizona

Cienega Creek Pantano Station, AZ

Hiking		Dec 28 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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Tucson, Arizona

Tanque Verde Ridge Lower, AZ

Hiking		Dec 25 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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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

Guides 187
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Triplogs 907

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Tucson, Arizona

Cienega Creek, AZ

Hiking		Dec 23 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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

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Tucson, Arizona

La Milagrosa Ridge, AZ

Hiking		Dec 21 2025
		markthurman53 • Triplogs 907

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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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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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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