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Apr 13 2023
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65 male
 Joined Feb 29 2016
 Scottsdale, az
Apache Peak - Cave CreekPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
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tedwilsonTriplogs 2
Hiking9.08 Miles 1,561 AEG
Hiking9.08 Miles   3 Hrs   59 Mns   2.50 mph
1,561 ft AEG      21 Mns Break
 
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Took this alternate route to Apache Peak as this was within walking distance from home. This involves adding legs along the perimeter of what I call Apache Valley before you reach the standard route to the summit. You can park on AZ State Trust land at 24th St and Joy Ranch. There is more parking to the north along 24th St if you wanted to cut some mileage off the trek. The hike heads north along trails and roads that generally follow Apache Wash until you intersect with the Maricopa Trail. Then westerly along the MT until you get to the standard routes to Apache Peak. Then follow trails and roads southerly along the East side of the valley back to the beginning.
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The wildflowers are crazy this year. You have to pay special attention on the approach to the peak as some of the route is obscured by the thick wildflower growth. My legs were yellow from the knees down from pushing through.
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Feb 03 2023
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65 male
 Joined Feb 29 2016
 Scottsdale, az
Black Mountain Summit, AZ 
Black Mountain Summit, AZ
 
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tedwilsonTriplogs 2
Hiking4.95 Miles 2,402 AEG
Hiking4.95 Miles   2 Hrs   27 Mns   2.14 mph
2,402 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 
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Nice climb in Cave Creek
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average hiking speed 2.32 mph

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