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Apr 22 2017
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Soldiers Trail - Fort TuthillFlagstaff, AZ
Soldiers Trail - Fort Tuthill
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 22 2017
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking6.80 Miles 3,600 AEG
Hiking6.80 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   2.04 mph
3,600 ft AEG      10 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Took the advice of Fricknaley, and followed this to Shreve's Saddle, past the end of Soldier's Trail. Great views, and had the trail to myself until the junction right past the end of the trail. Encountered NUMEROUS groups while heading to the saddle, probably coming from the various campgrounds in the area.

Encountered some litter :( Cigarette butts, a wrapper, and an empty water bottle. :o

No shade on this trail, probably won't do it again until fall. No water running in the canyon at this point.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Some ocotillos still in bloom, a few penstemon still around
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Apr 01 2017
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67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Ventana Canyon Trail #98Tucson, AZ
Ventana Canyon Trail #98
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 01 2017
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking10.50 Miles 6,904 AEG
Hiking10.50 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   2.03 mph
6,904 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
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Beautiful hike! Once past Maiden Pools, this is an enchanting hike. I loved the trail through the forest.
Lots of people before Maiden Pools, but had the trail to myself for several hours after that.
Saw a couple with a dog... what's the protocol here? Is it wrong to say something? I don't understand why this happens, given that so many trails DO allow dogs.
Maiden Pools had water, but even if it hadn't been 60 degrees, I wouldn't have gone in. Pretty murky looking.
Very little water at any stream crossings, either.
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Brittle bush, penstemon, baby bonnets, lupine, poppies, and several other beautiful flowers that I don't know, especially past Maiden Pools
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Mar 22 2017
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Romero Canyon PoolsTucson, AZ
Romero Canyon Pools
Tucson, AZ
 Hiking avatar Mar 22 2017
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
 Hiking5.60 Miles 1,450 AEG
 Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   35 Mns   2.32 mph
1,450 ft AEG      10 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Beautiful, absolutely spectacular wildflowers today! Water in the pools and lots of people :( but all worth it. Like walking through a garden!
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
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Mar 12 2017
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
La Milagrosa RidgeTucson, AZ
La Milagrosa Ridge
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 12 2017
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking10.50 Miles 2,212 AEG
Hiking10.50 Miles   4 Hrs   25 Mns   2.47 mph
2,212 ft AEG      10 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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This was a beautiful hike. BUT: I left the trailhead around 9 am, and it was a very, very hot hike. A breeze kicked in after about 3 miles, but there is no shade at all on this one. The only two spots that I would have stopped were the end, at the pools, and at the wash crossing, which had some running water today.
However, it was a glorious day, and I had the trail almost to myself :) :)
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Brittlebush, mountain lupine, fairy dusters, dwarf morning glory, penstemon, purple thistle, ocotillo, desert zinnia, creosote
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Dec 23 2016
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Romero Canyon PoolsTucson, AZ
Romero Canyon Pools
Tucson, AZ
 Hiking avatar Dec 23 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
 Hiking5.60 Miles 1,450 AEG
 Hiking5.60 Miles   3 Hrs      1.87 mph
1,450 ft AEG8 LBS Pack
 no routesno photosets
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So, with my daughter visiting from Boston, a trip to Romero Pools seemed a great idea. Then the fog rolled in. That was ok, visibility went from 10 miles to maybe 250 feet, but it was stunning. Then the rain came. Wow. In 15 minutes, the trail was a torrent of rushing water. :o (We were about 10 minutes from the pools at this point.) Tried to hang out under rocks, but as you know, there's not much shelter there. The waterfall was huge and loud, the most beautiful I've ever seen it. But boy, that trail became dangerous in minutes.
That was enough to keep me off the mountain when rain is predicted.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
beautiful yellow trees in the canyon
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Nov 04 2016
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Bridal WreathTucson, AZ
Bridal Wreath
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 04 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking5.60 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.24 mph
800 ft AEG3 LBS Pack
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With a long and heavy rainfall in central Tucson yesterday, I had hoped there would be water at Bridal Wreath. But there wasn't even a trickle. A beautiful hike on a beautiful day, though. The grasses are turning, so the meadow was especially beautiful.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
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Oct 15 2016
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Seven Falls - Sabino Canyon Recreation AreaTucson, AZ
Seven Falls - Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 15 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking7.00 Miles 700 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   2 Hrs   40 Mns   2.63 mph
700 ft AEG4 LBS Pack
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1st trip
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I hiked this route from the alternate trailhead, off Bear Canyon Road. Just wanted to post that it is under 7 miles this way. Agree that this is an easy hike. It was also a very crowded hike. There were dozens of people on the trail, and dozens of people at the falls. First time that I have seen trash in Sabino. Had a pack full of water bottles, wrappers, and even some cans by the time I got back to my car. Disgusting. ](*,)
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
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Oct 05 2016
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Bog - Kent Springs LoopTucson, AZ
Bog - Kent Springs Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 05 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking5.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   35 Mns   2.00 mph
1,600 ft AEG      5 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
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1st trip
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I was surprised at the steepness of this trail up to Kent Spring (a vile , post-apocalyptic looking grey substance in the cement pool), and then again surprised at how easy it was after that. The spring on the way up was flowing heavily, but the trail also passed over several dry creek-beds. Also, after Kent Springs, on the very narrow trail that winds along the side of the mountain, there were LOTS of bees at several points. There must be hives close to the trail. At first I noticed the sound, and mistook it for mosquitoes. It was not mosquitoes. I scurried past without incident, but it made me a bit nervous.
It was about 65 degrees, 20 degrees cooler than Tucson. Lovely day! Except for the bees...
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
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Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Lots of wildflowers blooming; don't know names yet. Tubular orange, red, and purple flowers. Yellow daisy-like flowers. Yellow milkweed.
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Oct 01 2016
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Romero Canyon PoolsTucson, AZ
Romero Canyon Pools
Tucson, AZ
 Hiking avatar Oct 01 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
 Hiking5.60 Miles 1,450 AEG
 Hiking5.60 Miles   3 Hrs   5 Mns   2.04 mph
1,450 ft AEG      20 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
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First time on this trail (just moved here in July.) Note to self: Do NOT do Romero Pools on a Saturday! Lots of hikers, also lots of college kids. :o Got a late start at 10:30, pretty hot but a nice breeze kicked in around noon. Lots of running water at the pools, lots of noisy kids. Beautiful day.
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Sep 30 2016
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67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Linda Vista Trail - LoopTucson, AZ
Linda Vista Trail - Loop
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 30 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking2.00 Miles 450 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      50 Mns   2.40 mph
450 ft AEG
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This is a very fast way to get the heart pumping. Rocky trail, the left route is steeper and better imho. Beautiful path through desert fauna, nice canyon view. Good got a quick workout if you move.
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Sep 29 2016
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67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Kings Canyon TrailTucson, AZ
Kings Canyon Trail
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 29 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking7.00 Miles 1,785 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   3 Hrs      2.37 mph
1,785 ft AEG      3 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
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Great hike; nice uphill trek for 3.5 miles, downhill a bit slow due to rocky condition. Better to not twist an ankle :( I've only been hiking for 3 months; this took me just under 3 hours. Went to Wasson and back the same way. Lots of wildflowers and lots of flying insects.
I didn't see another person the entire way.
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Sep 17 2016
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 Triplogs 12

67 female
 Joined Aug 28 2016
 Tucson
Babad Do'agTucson, AZ
Babad Do'ag
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 17 2016
kpgnorris • Triplogs 12
Hiking4.70 Miles 1,430 AEG
Hiking4.70 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   1.88 mph
1,430 ft AEG
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First time on this trail; wished I had waited until the grass died. Lost the trail on the way up due to tall grasses, scrambled around some boulders for awhile, then got out the GPS and found the trail. Very green, still lots of flowers blooming. Saw one other hiker the whole way. Beautiful views of a meadow at the summit.
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