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Mar 17 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Idaho Trailhead to CyclopsPhoenix, AZ
Idaho Trailhead to Cyclops
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 17 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking7.70 Miles 1,100 AEG
Hiking7.70 Miles   3 Hrs   26 Mns   2.63 mph
1,100 ft AEG      30 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
Linked   linked  
Blue Ridge - Goldfield Mtns
Orohai Loop
Rock House Trail
Dome Mountain Loop
Partners none no partners
Loop consist of segements from the following trails:
1. Blue Ridge
2. Orohai Loop
3. Rock House Trail
4. Dome Mountain Loop
5. Idaho Trail to Cyclops
for a 7.7 mile loop

Wildflowers were quite nice especially in the Blue Ridge area.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Arizona Bladderpod  Arizona Lupine  Arizona popcornflower  Blackfoot Daisy  Bladderpod Mustard  Dichelostemma capitatum  Chia  Desert Rock Daisy  Fairy Duster  Mexican Gold Poppy  Stinknet  White Tackstem  Woolly Daisy  Yellow Primrose
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Ash-Throated Flycatcher  Black-Throated Sparrow  Cactus Wren  Coyote  Curve-billed Thrasher  Gambel's Quail  White-Crowned Sparrow
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Mexican Gold Poppy, Lupin, Rock Daisy, Fringed Rock Daisy, Stinknet, Whilte Tackstem, Plains Blackfoot, lily, Bladdderpod, Feather Duster, Desert Lavender. Most abundant flowers in the Blue Ridge area.
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J. Yoder
 
Mar 15 2023
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 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Palo Verde Trail #512Phoenix, AZ
Palo Verde Trail #512
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 15 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking7.20 Miles 1,450 AEG
Hiking7.20 Miles   3 Hrs   11 Mns   2.57 mph
1,450 ft AEG      23 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
You hear on the news the reservoirs are all full, but I have not found that this is the case. Bartlett is part of the Verde River system, as opposed to the Salt River system, and it seems that Bartlett is no as full as the Salt River reserviors. Maybe they have kept it a bit lower to handle expected rains.

Anyhow, the flowers were quite good, although I have been expecting a spectacular season this year it has been good to excellent, not quite as good as expected with the rains. Still good flowers to see out here and well worth the trip.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Arizona Lupine  Blackfoot Daisy  Blue Gilia  Cream Cups  Desert Wishbone Bush  Lemmon's Butterweed  Mexican Gold Poppy  White Mutant Poppy
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Abert's Towhee
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Isolated patches of Rock Daisy, Desert Wishbone Bush, Cream Cups, Rock Gilia, Mexican Gold Poppy, White Poppy, and others
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J. Yoder
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Mar 10 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Butcher Jones Trail #463Phoenix, AZ
Butcher Jones Trail #463
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 10 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking5.60 Miles 750 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   30 Mns   2.56 mph
750 ft AEG      19 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Still on the lookout for wildflowers. Some decent isolated patches of fiddleneck, poppies, lupin and others.

Best wildflower patches were on the Bush Highway on the drive from the hike.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Blue Gilia  Desert Rock Daisy  Fiddleneck  Mexican Gold Poppy  Scorpionweed  Suncup
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Great Blue Heron  Great-tailed Grackle
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Brittlebush, Blue Cups, Califonia Suncup, Rock Daisy, Scorpiunweed, Fiddleneck, Rock Gilia, Poppies
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J. Yoder
 
Mar 08 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Mesquite Canyon - Waddell - Ford Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Mesquite Canyon - Waddell - Ford Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 08 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking9.50 Miles 1,650 AEG
Hiking9.50 Miles   3 Hrs   35 Mns   2.82 mph
1,650 ft AEG      13 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We hoped we would get some nice wildflowers on this hike with all the rains. In particular, back in 2017 we did this hike and whole mountain sides were yellow with the brittle bush in bloom. No such luck this time around. There were some patches at the beginning/end of the loop, but a bit of a disappointment. Looking back at the 2017 hike, we took that on 03/23, so maybe the end of the month may be better.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Fiddleneck
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Cactus Wren
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Poppies, Lupin, Fiddleneck
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J. Yoder
  1 archive
Mar 03 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Rainbow Valley - Toothaker LoopPhoenix, AZ
Rainbow Valley - Toothaker Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 03 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking6.50 Miles 800 AEG
Hiking6.50 Miles   2 Hrs   27 Mns   2.95 mph
800 ft AEG      15 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We thought we would see if there were any wildflowers out here, there were some patches with flowers, but I think we may have missed the peak of the Poppies for this location.
Brittle bush were in bloom, but there are not a whole lot of those here in this park.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  California Poppy  Coulter's Lupine  Desert Rock Daisy  Gordon's bladderpod
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Gopher Snake
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Lupin, Gorden's Blatterpod, CA Poppies, Rock Daisey, Brittle Bush
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J. Yoder
 
Mar 02 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Sunset ArchPhoenix, AZ
Sunset Arch
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 02 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking1.00 Miles 420 AEG
Hiking1.00 Miles
420 ft AEG10 LBS Pack
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
A quick run out to the Sups to get some snow photos after the storm.
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J. Yoder
 
Feb 27 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Sunset Vista Trail - Picacho PeakTucson, AZ
Sunset Vista Trail - Picacho Peak
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 27 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking6.30 Miles 2,150 AEG
Hiking6.30 Miles   3 Hrs   32 Mns   2.30 mph
2,150 ft AEG      48 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Heard the wild flowers are going at Picacho Peak, so we thought we would do this hike. Got started break of dawn. there are lots of Lupin around the back of the peak, mostly Poppies in front. Things are starting to pop now!

A nice hike, but crowds are starting to gather.
 Flora
 Flora [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Arizona Lupine  California poppy  California Poppy
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Substantial
Lots of Lupin around the back of the peak, mostly Poppies in front. Things are starting to pop now!
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J. Yoder
 
Feb 24 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSPPhoenix, AZ
Tom's Thumb Trail - MSP
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Feb 24 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
 Hiking9.50 Miles 1,850 AEG
 Hiking9.50 Miles   3 Hrs   25 Mns   2.97 mph
1,850 ft AEG      13 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   linked  
East End Trail - MSP
Windmill Trail - MSP
Pemberton Trail - MMRP
Rock Knob Trail - MSP / MMRP
Marcus Landslide Trail - MSP
Partners none no partners
A combination of a number of trails to form a 9.5 mile loop hike. Trails included:
1. Toms Thumb Trail (1.6 miles)
2. East End Trail (1.4)
3. Windmill Trail (1.0)
4. Permberton Trail (1.7)
5. Rock Knob Trail (1.0)
6. Marcus Landslide Trail (0.6)
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Greater Roadrunner  Phainopepla
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J. Yoder
 
Feb 20 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Reavis Trail Canyon #509Globe, AZ
Reavis Trail Canyon #509
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 20 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking12.00 Miles 3,000 AEG
Hiking12.00 Miles   5 Hrs   12 Mns   2.68 mph
3,000 ft AEG      43 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Another section of the Arizona Trail. Drive on dirt road was a bit rough but could be done with truck or other high clearance vehicle. Hike follows streambed in valley for about 2/3rds of the hike then really kicks up the rest of the way to a spectacular viewpoint.

Trail is easy to follow.

Well worth the hike.
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J. Yoder
 
Feb 12 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Boulder Creek TrailPhoenix, AZ
Boulder Creek Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 12 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking14.10 Miles 2,050 AEG
Hiking14.10 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   2.79 mph
2,050 ft AEG      27 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Another sub section of the Arizona Trail. Trail was easy to follow as most AZT trails are. Was a bit concerned with Quail hunter in front of us, but eventually we passed him and were on our way. Seems dangerous to have hunting around hikers.
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J. Yoder
 
Feb 10 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
2881 Consensus Loop - Goldfield MountainsPhoenix, AZ
2881 Consensus Loop - Goldfield Mountains
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 10 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking3.40 Miles 1,240 AEG
Hiking3.40 Miles   2 Hrs   22 Mns   1.85 mph
1,240 ft AEG      32 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Wanted to do a short hike. Wind was horrible. Almost blew me over a number of times.
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J. Yoder
 
Feb 06 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
White Canyon Wilderness - GET #3Globe, AZ
White Canyon Wilderness - GET #3
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 06 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking15.50 Miles 2,050 AEG
Hiking15.50 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   2.99 mph
2,050 ft AEG      19 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Working on Arizona Trail, a little at a time. The AZT is the same as this trail for a while. Sign at Picketpost Trailhead identify this as Arizona Trail #222. We started at Picket Post and hiked south for a little over 7.5 miles before coming back. Trail is easy to follow and quite enjoyable.
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 30 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Garden Valley - Hackberry LoopPhoenix, AZ
Garden Valley - Hackberry Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 30 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking8.70 Miles 1,400 AEG
Hiking8.70 Miles   3 Hrs   47 Mns   2.62 mph
1,400 ft AEG      28 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We started this hike from the Weavers Needle Vista Viewpoint. A pleasant hike
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Canyon Towhee  Tarantula
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 25 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Bronco TH to Bartlett Dam RD - Maricopa TrailPhoenix, AZ
Bronco TH to Bartlett Dam RD - Maricopa Trail
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 25 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking7.10 Miles 581 AEG
Hiking7.10 Miles   2 Hrs   13 Mns   3.41 mph
581 ft AEG      8 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Not a very exciting hike. We hiked from the ranger station to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve boundary and back. Things looked like they actually might get more interesting when entering the Preserve.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Gilded Flicker
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Weavers Needle
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 23 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Miners Needle LoopPhoenix, AZ
Miners Needle Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 23 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking9.40 Miles 1,750 AEG
Hiking9.40 Miles   3 Hrs   49 Mns   2.67 mph
1,750 ft AEG      18 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
One of my favorite hikes in the Superstitions. Views going up or coming down (depending on path) from saddle near needle to valley floor are super!
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 20 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Willow Springs Canyon to Bagley TankPhoenix, AZ
Willow Springs Canyon to Bagley Tank
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 20 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking5.60 Miles 588 AEG
Hiking5.60 Miles   2 Hrs   36 Mns   2.55 mph
588 ft AEG      24 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Another hike in the Goldfields. Weather was perfect.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  American Robin
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 19 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Coffee Flat Trail #108Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Flat Trail #108
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking12.10 Miles 2,050 AEG
Hiking12.10 Miles   5 Hrs   10 Mns   2.63 mph
2,050 ft AEG      34 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
This is one I wanted to do for a while. To long to do entire trail as there-and-back, so we just went about 6 miles to the Windmill and came back. Another great Sup hike.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Canyon Towhee  Loggerhead Shrike
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 18 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Granite Trail #54 - HawesPhoenix, AZ
Granite Trail #54 - Hawes
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 18 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking7.00 Miles 1,250 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles   2 Hrs   35 Mns   2.94 mph
1,250 ft AEG      12 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Saguaro Trail #50 - Hawes
Saddle Trail #51 - Hawes
Ridge Trail #59 - Hawes
Partners none no partners
Combination of sections of a number of hikes in the western region of HAWES to make a loop. including:
1. Granite Trail #54 (0.4)
2. Saguaro Trail (1.9)
3. Saddle Trail (0.8)
4. Ridge Trail #59 (0.7)
5. Saguaro Trail (0.4)
6. HAWES Pig Trail (0.8)
7. Ridge Trail #59 (0.9)
8. Granite Trail #54 (0.8)


Trails are well marked. Wanted to create a loop hike that ran between 5-10 miles.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Gila Woodpecker  House Finch
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 13 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSPPhoenix, AZ
Andrews - Kinsey Trail MSP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 13 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking6.00 Miles 1,050 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   2 Hrs   10 Mns   2.95 mph
1,050 ft AEG      8 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Wanted to fill in some blanks on the map... Tried hiking this a couple of years ago and the road was closed for construction. It is open now along with the trailhead.

Trail is easy to follow. Unfortunately with all the construction going on views are not very good. I guess this is expected for in the city hiking :) . I guess that is why I don't do much of this type of hiking.

However, I did get a decent sunrise photo with Weavers Needle. This may be a good location to try to get a Moonrise photo with the needle in it. I would have to determine the correct date so they line up.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Black-Throated Sparrow
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J. Yoder
 
Jan 09 2023
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 Guides 8
 Routes 69
 Photos 3,098
 Triplogs 262

57 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Sunflower Trail #344Phoenix, AZ
Sunflower Trail #344
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 09 2023
Yoder • Triplogs 262
Hiking12.70 Miles 1,380 AEG
Hiking12.70 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   3.00 mph
1,380 ft AEG      26 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Wanted to do this segment of the Arizona Trail. Not a very interesting section, but trail is easy enough to follow. Posted GPS route for this trail seems a bit off. I recorded 6.35 miles for this trail from the Bushnell Tanks Parking to the Intersection of the AZT and Little Saddle Mountain Trail.

Looking at the triplog it does look like there has been a lot of work being done on the trail recently, so that might explain the difference in the GPS track posted with the hike and the actual trail.

I'll post my GPS route to the trail.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  American Robin
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J. Yoder
 
average hiking speed 2.69 mph
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