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Apr 24 2020
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49 male
 Joined Jul 15 2017
 Kingman, AZ
Mount Nutt Wilderness AreaNorthwest, AZ
Mount Nutt Wilderness Area
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 24 2020
scottysnowski • Triplogs 6
Hiking5.00 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking5.00 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.00 mph
800 ft AEG
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From the Trailhead at the tail end of Guthrie Road in Golden Valley, there are several hiking options leading into the Black Mountains. Today we chose the south leading trail. It is a little tricky to follow the first 1/2 mile or so, especially with the vegetation from the wet spring. Once you reach the ridge, the trail becomes much easier to follow. This direction leads to a low saddle in the mountains and a views toward Oatman and Cool Springs on historic route 66. Other times we have chosen the western leading trail. Going this direction is quite a bit tougher and steeper as you are basically climbing the face of the mountains. Once you get a mile or two up into the mountains, many possibilities exist for rock scrambles, drainage exploration, small caves, and higher saddles to climb. Climb high enough and you'll achieve views of the Colorado River. Finally, we have seen people take a more northwestern route toward Cave Springs. Each time we have tried this route, we've been turned away by rattlesnakes, burros, or lost trail as the brush gets thick. People say though that if you persevere, the springs are pretty interesting.

A side note. Our teenage son tried mountain biking these trails today for the first time and was disappointed. The trails are tight, not maintained the best, very rocky, and steep. I would agree that they are much better suited for hiking as opposed to mountain biking.
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
White, orange, yellow, purple, blue, red, and about everything in between, small delicate all the way to large thick. Pretty spring color!
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Sep 28 2017
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49 male
 Joined Jul 15 2017
 Kingman, AZ
Arizona Hot Springs via White Rock CanyonNorthwest, AZ
Arizona Hot Springs via White Rock Canyon
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 28 2017
scottysnowski • Triplogs 6
Hiking6.70 Miles 1,135 AEG
Hiking6.70 Miles
1,135 ft AEG   2 Hrs    Break15 LBS Pack
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This is a fairly easy hike to make at least going downhill. It will take roughly 2 hours to get to the hot springs pools. You park at HWY 93 a few miles south of Hoover Dam and hike down to the river. There are basically three routes to the springs. They vary by a few tenths of a mile. We like going over the "middle" route. It won't seem reasonable since you have to go up over a mountain ridge before dropping to river level. We have found though that this "middle" route is by far the easiest. The left option (closer to 93) runs you into some dry waterfalls (10-15 feet) and requires some cliff hugging in steep places. The last option is the right option (river side) is the longest and has you hiking in sandy washes a good part of the way. It wont seem correct, but take the middle fork if you can find it. Once at the spring, you'll find three or four pools. The top pool is quite hot, too hot for most to relax in. They get cooler as you move west toward the river. Culminating with the last pool being pretty cool (like bath water warm) and a long ladder to continue down the wash to get to the river. Hiking back up to you vehicle will tax you more than coming down. Not only are you going uphill now, but you will feel hike a lot more hiking in the sand. Finally, if you have enjoyed a few beers in the springs, it will also make hiking up more difficult. So, have fun, but be reasonable. On a side note, every time we have been there, we have met people who kayaked in from the Colorado River. Perhaps, this may be the easiest way to get to AZ Hot Spring. The river edge is probably only half a mile from the hot springs.
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Sep 16 2017
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49 male
 Joined Jul 15 2017
 Kingman, AZ
Verde Hot SpringsCamp Verde, AZ
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 16 2017
scottysnowski • Triplogs 6
Hiking3.20 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles
300 ft AEG
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My family and I made the trek to the old Childs power plant along the Verde River. Our mission was to add some spiritual quotes to the Verde Hot Springs' walls and soak in the water a few hours. We made this trip a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Since then, there are now signs along the road warning people that they need a permit to park along Fossil Creek. Undaunted, we continued since we were not stopping at Fossil Creek. Be warned, a park ranger is now stationed down there at the junction of Fossil Creek Rd and FR 502 (to Childs) roads. She paid no attention to us, but was stopping vehicles going the other way. So, Fossil Creek RD and 502 are in pretty rough shape now. Washboard conditions (especially Fossil Creek RD), perhaps because of a heavy monsoon this year. Anyhow, our stock Jeep made it all the way to the campground easily. The trail leading to the hot springs is in good shape and crossing the Verde was not difficult. At it's deepest, it was probably only three feet. The springs are in good shape, nice and clean, and no nude people! The history behind this place is pretty decorated. The spring pools are part of a hotel that operated between the 1920s and 1960s. I believe at that time, they were accessed from the Dugas side. At any rate, now the easiest way is to drive down to Childs and hike the last mile in there. Getting to Verde Hot Springs via hike is a lot easier than the drive down there. The drive will take about 90 minutes (many places require you to slow to 10mph) and cover 21 miles. Once you get to the campground, the hike is easy. There were cattle ( a couple huge bulls) and deer that we scared up along the river hiking to the springs.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated
A few trees turning light green and yellow already.
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Jul 15 2017
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49 male
 Joined Jul 15 2017
 Kingman, AZ
Cherum Peak TrailNorthwest, AZ
Cherum Peak Trail
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 15 2017
scottysnowski • Triplogs 6
Hiking6.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.50 mph
1,000 ft AEG
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My wife and I set out on this six mile round trip trail at about 5 AM. Hiking in July, this is the appropriate time to start such a hike. Cherum Peak sits high up in the Cerbat Mountains northwest of Kingman. The trail is easy to follow and well marked. Do not expect a lot of shade on this hike. I would say only an eighth of the trail is shaded. Many small oak trees line the trail (like two feet tall) need trimming. Views from the ridge are 360 degrees and beautiful. Mineral Park Mine (no longer active but still huge) also comes into view in multiple spots. You will climb just under 1000 feet (17 feet short) in the three miles. Rock scrambling up the last fifty feet or so is worth it.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
July is not the proper time for flowers, but there were still a few yellow, red, and white along certain parts of the trail.
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Jul 15 2017
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49 male
 Joined Jul 15 2017
 Kingman, AZ
Monolith Garden Lasso LoopNorthwest, AZ
Monolith Garden Lasso Loop
Northwest, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 15 2017
scottysnowski • Triplogs 6
Hiking8.00 Miles 120 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles   3 Hrs   30 Mns   2.29 mph
120 ft AEG
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The Monoloith Garden hike is located in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area north and west of Kingman. There are a total of four trailheads to access these hikes (there are six main trails). However, the way these trails criss cross and loop, hikers can easily choose any distance from half a mile up to probably twenty miles. The majority of these hikes do not have a lot of elevation gain or loss, the exception being Badger/Castle Rock. That one gains maybe 400 or 500 feet. Very easy to follow, well marked, and tons of friendly hikers/mt. bikers out there to assist. Watch out for rattlesnakes!
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Poor in July!
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Jul 15 2017
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49 male
 Joined Jul 15 2017
 Kingman, AZ
Apache Creek Trail #9905Prescott, AZ
Apache Creek Trail #9905
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 15 2017
scottysnowski • Triplogs 6
Hiking6.00 Miles 612 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   4 Hrs      1.50 mph
612 ft AEG
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Getting to the trailhead takes a little work. It is really hidden away in the backcountry north of Prescott. A fun loop along the creek most of the way. Trail is not marked very well, if you lose track of the way, stop and look around. It shouldn't be too hard to find again. Water level was not very high when we did it (July) not a suprise. Enjoy the wilderness.
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