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Apr 20 2020
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54 male
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 Chandler, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45Payson, AZ
Deer Creek Trail #45
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 20 2020
Yoder
Hiking8.80 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking8.80 Miles   4 Hrs   33 Mns   2.39 mph
1,300 ft AEG      52 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We thought we would check this one out. Didn't want to do the whole thing, so just went up about 4.2 miles and came back. The actual scenery was just OK, but it was really nice hiking within earshot of the stream for most of the hike. There were alot of different flowers(See photo) in bloom, and we saw a whole range of birds(See photo) that we usually don't see while hiking in the desert. So overall the hike was very nice!

This about wraps it up for the spring hiking season for us. Wife not real big on hiking in temperatures over about 85 degrees. I think I will be able to get her to go on some night hikes here and there, but the bulk of our hiking is done until fall :(

Still, now the skys are clearing, so that means we are entering prime Astronomy time, so I'll be doing a lot more astrophotogrpahy during the days off. If you are interested, you can check out the pictures here:
https://www.artcentrics.com/Best_PhotoG ... graphy.htm
Scan down to the lower section of the page for the Deep-Sky images, that's mostly what I am doing these days. Feel free to email me at jtyrep2020@ArtCentrics.com if you would like to be added to my email distribution list to see the latest photos. :)
Flora
Flora
Desert Globemallow Owl Clover Princely Daisy Sugar Sumac
Fauna
Fauna
Black-headed Grosbeak Black-Throated Sparrow Cardinal Hooded Oriole Summer Tanager Western Kingbird Western Scrub Jay Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Apr 13 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Pine Canyon Trail #26Payson, AZ
Pine Canyon Trail #26
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 13 2020
Yoder
Hiking3.20 Miles 690 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   2 Hrs   12 Mns   1.68 mph
690 ft AEG      18 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Going for the cooler locations now. Won't be to long and the wife will declare a moratorium on hiking for the summer. We decided to to a short hike at the Pine Trailhead and the Pine Loop Trail going at 3.2 seemed fine. We would then check out the Tonoto Natural Bridge State Park. Turns out most of the state park is closed.

Anyway, the hike was quite nice, but the wife was not happy with the mud, and kept on stopping to clean the mud off her shoes, that would cake back up ten steps later. She reminded me of a cat with wet paws... :lol:

A hike worth doing, but at 3.2 miles you will want to do some other things if you are diving all the way up there.

I have added the gps track if you are interested. The trail is also clearly marked on the trailhead sign.

Also a note that this parking lot is now paved, so no dirt road.
Fauna
Fauna
Ash-Throated Flycatcher Elk
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Apr 06 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Bearfoot TrailPayson, AZ
Bearfoot Trail
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 06 2020
Yoder
Hiking11.80 Miles 1,700 AEG
Hiking11.80 Miles   4 Hrs   43 Mns   2.74 mph
1,700 ft AEG      25 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We decided to check this out for cooler temperatures. Started about 6:15am and finished up about 11am.
Generally the hike was OK. Unfortunately the first four miles you are either close enough to the road to hear the traffic, or close enough housing to make you feel like you are hiking in someones back yard.

The last two miles of the hike were quite nice, pretty good scenic views. Was able to do this hike without having to worry about getting the feet wet at the few stream crossings we had.
Fauna
Fauna
Ash-Throated Flycatcher Dark-eyed Junco Mule Deer Unidentified Fauna
wildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observationwildflower observation
Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Very few flowers.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Pine Creek @ Bearfoot Trail Medium flow Medium flow
Flowing well
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Mar 29 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson SummitTucson, AZ
Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 29 2020
Yoder
Hiking12.40 Miles 4,100 AEG
Hiking12.40 Miles   6 Hrs   41 Mns   2.16 mph
4,100 ft AEG      56 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked linked
Super Trail #134
Partners none no partners
We decided to combine sections of the SuperTrail and Old Baldy Trail to get to Mount Wrightson. Started on the Super Trail up to Josephine Saddle, then got on Old Baldy Trail to the peak. Same track coming back.

Views were fantastic on the peak. Light traffic until on or way down. By the time we got to the parking lot the lot was full. A pretty hike, long and exhausting, but worth the effort. Weather was perfect.
Fauna
Fauna
Yellow-eyed Junco
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Mar 22 2020
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54 male
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 Chandler, AZ
Palo Verde Trail #512Phoenix, AZ
Palo Verde Trail #512
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 22 2020
Yoder
Hiking6.90 Miles 1,200 AEG
Hiking6.90 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   2.41 mph
1,200 ft AEG      35 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Decided to check out the wildflowers, this area tends to be one of the better locations this time of year. Not as much action as last year. But did come up on quite a few buzzards. They tend to hang out at the same location (N33.86206° W111.60785°) in the morning. Usually we spot one or two, but this time there must have been about a dozen in the area. It was quite impressive, but had my telephoto lens, so couldn't get a picture of them all at the same time.

We made a loop of it by going up the wash back to the road. Last year there were quite a bit of flowers in the road area, not so much this year.
Flora
Flora
Arizona Lupine Mexican Gold Poppy Owl Clover
Fauna
Fauna
Common Raven Turkey Vulture
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Lupine, Poppies, Owl Clover in patches
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Mar 21 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Needle Vista to Hackberry SpringPhoenix, AZ
Needle Vista to Hackberry Spring
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 21 2020
Yoder
Hiking3.90 Miles 547 AEG
Hiking3.90 Miles   1 Hour   52 Mns   2.39 mph
547 ft AEG      14 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did a variation of this hike, kept more to the north after getting to the loop part of the described hike. Short hike, so we decided to do a bit of birding over at the Lost Ducthmans State Park at the Quail loop.
Fauna
Fauna
Gambel's Quail House Finch Phainopepla
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Mar 15 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Goat Camp / Mesquite LoopPhoenix, AZ
Goat Camp / Mesquite Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 15 2020
Yoder
Hiking13.70 Miles 2,400 AEG
Hiking13.70 Miles   5 Hrs   21 Mns   2.72 mph
2,400 ft AEG      19 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Partners none no partners
We thought the time would be good for wildflowers, but there wasn't alot going on yet. It does appear the brittle bush are going, so I expect the Ford canyon may be good now. We did find some patches of flowers here and there. Hike overall was good. Once you get over the initial push up Goat canyon its pretty level walking, with great scenic views, almost alpine like, without the pines :) .

Loop included the following hikes for a 13.7 mile loop
1. Goat Camp
2. Mesquite Canyon
3. Mule Deer
4. Bajada

We got a nice early start, so didn't really run into anyone until well into the Mesquite section of the hike.
Flora
Flora
Brittlebush Desert Globemallow Owl Clover
Fauna
Fauna
Cactus Wren
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
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Mar 07 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Dixie Mine Trail - MMRPPhoenix, AZ
Dixie Mine Trail - MMRP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 07 2020
Yoder
Hiking12.40 Miles 1,500 AEG
Hiking12.40 Miles   4 Hrs   49 Mns   2.94 mph
1,500 ft AEG      36 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners none no partners
Night Hike!
Combine sections of three trails for a 12.4 mile Balloon hike:
1. Dixie Mine
2. Pemberton
3. Coachwhip

Started off at dusk (6:30pm) and almost immediately ran into a rattlesnake. :o
Wife wasn't to happy about that... We should have probably started a couple hours later, this time of year, and this time of day is prime time for snakes. We sidestepped the snake, and continued on. No other snakes the rest of the night. Moon was full, but there were quite a bit of clouds in the sky, so it was still relatively dark.
We were keeping a pretty good paste, so finished up at 11:30pm
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Feb 29 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Treasure Loop to Praying HandsPhoenix, AZ
Treasure Loop to Praying Hands
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 29 2020
Yoder
Hiking5.70 Miles 1,090 AEG
Hiking5.70 Miles   2 Hrs   50 Mns   2.33 mph
1,090 ft AEG      23 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Started from the park and did a 6 mile loop. I think this is one of my favorite hikes. Good morning views of the Superstitions, and in the lower regions there was a wide varieties of birds.
Fauna
Fauna
Cactus Wren Gambel's Quail Harris Hawk Mule Deer Northern Mockingbird Phainopepla
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Feb 26 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Cavalry Trail #239Phoenix, AZ
Cavalry Trail #239
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 26 2020
Yoder
Hiking15.28 Miles 1,909 AEG
Hiking15.28 Miles   7 Hrs   32 Mns   2.10 mph
1,909 ft AEG      16 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
We wanted to do a bit of a longer hike so decided to link up parts of:
1. Dutchmans Trail
2. Cavalry Trail
3. Boulder Canyon
4. Second Water

for a 15 mile loop.

Most of the hike was easy to follow with the exception of the Cavalry trail where the trail weaved along the riverbed with multiple crossings, it was fairly easy to loose the trail at one of the crossings. Water was flowing good and there were multiple crossing on this leg, and on the Boulder Canyon trail. At first we tried to keep our feet dry, but after the 3rd crossing we gave that up, and glad we did, there were probably a couple dozen crossing on this hike.

Weather was good and only saw a few people on the hike. We were also lucky enough not to have hit any of the area that got burned.
Fauna
Fauna
Cactus Wren Cardinal Chipping Sparrow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Boulder Creek - Superstition WA Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 White Rock Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
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Feb 23 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Sunrise Peak from 145th StreetPhoenix, AZ
Sunrise Peak from 145th Street
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 23 2020
Yoder
Hiking4.00 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   2.24 mph
1,300 ft AEG      11 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Tried getting to this hike a couple of weeks earlier via the Adero Canyon Trailhead, but access was closed for construction of a new division (Got picture of it on the hike). Hike was about what was expected for in-city hiking, a few spots were you could avoid the city views.
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Feb 16 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Barks Lower Canyon LoopPhoenix, AZ
Barks Lower Canyon Loop
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 16 2020
Yoder
Hiking4.30 Miles 1,040 AEG
Hiking4.30 Miles   3 Hrs   5 Mns   1.69 mph
1,040 ft AEG      32 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Hike was what was expected. Not really big on rock hopping. Water was flowing, and some nice sections.
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Feb 08 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Turnbuckle Trail - Skyline RPPhoenix, AZ
Turnbuckle Trail - Skyline RP
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 08 2020
Yoder
Hiking4.40 Miles 980 AEG
Hiking4.40 Miles   2 Hrs   50 Mns   2.47 mph
980 ft AEG   1 Hour   3 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners none no partners
Decided to do a night hike. Was planing on combining Turbuckle, Lost Creek and Quartz Mine for a 8 mile hike, but accidentally went down Mountain wash instead making this a 4.4 mile hike. Not as long as hoped, but still a nice little hike in the evening. Started at 7:15 and finished up at 10pm.

While driving out of the park, the exit gate was closed. Strangely enough the entrance was open, so we just drove out the Entrance. Don't understand why they would have the entrance open, but the exit closed. They have camping, so I figured they would have to have the exit open. :?
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Feb 07 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Needle Vista to Hackberry SpringPhoenix, AZ
Needle Vista to Hackberry Spring
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 07 2020
Yoder
Hiking5.70 Miles 900 AEG
Hiking5.70 Miles   2 Hrs   18 Mns   2.76 mph
900 ft AEG      14 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
Partners none no partners
Decided to combine segments of Hackberry Spring Loop with Garden Valley loop for a 5.7 mile hike. Pleasant hike. I particularity liked the fact that we didn't see a single person on the trail until the VERY last part of the hike. We started at 7am and wrapped up about 9:20.

This trail seems to be heavy used by horse folks, but we didn't see any on our hike.

It was also nice that the parking is in a paved parking lot just off the road.
Fauna
Fauna
Black-Throated Sparrow Phainopepla
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Feb 02 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Lost Dog Jeep Trail Loop, AZ 
Lost Dog Jeep Trail Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2020
Yoder
Hiking5.48 Miles 710 AEG
Hiking5.48 Miles   2 Hrs   3 Mns   2.72 mph
710 ft AEG      2 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners none no partners
This is typical in-city hiking. Nothing special to write about. I will say that at least this goes up into a valley that is between two mountain ranges, so the city is not quite so much in your face. It appears to be a popular hiking area, lots of parking for cars. There were also quite a few people on the trails when we were there, we started at 7:10 and finished about 9:25.

Combined sections of 4 hikes to make a 5.5 mile Loop:
1. Lost Dog Wash Trail
2. Old Jeep Trail
3. Ringtail Trail
4. Sunrise Trial
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Jan 29 2020
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54 male
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 Chandler, AZ
Black Top MesaPhoenix, AZ
Black Top Mesa
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2020
Yoder
Hiking11.80 Miles 2,150 AEG
Hiking11.80 Miles   5 Hrs   10 Mns   2.52 mph
2,150 ft AEG      29 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked linked
Dutchman Trail #104
Partners none no partners
Wanted to get back to the Superstitions. This hike looked like the perfect length, and I had never actually been on top of Black Mesa, so we decided on this hike.

Trail is easily followed, and quite pleasant. Views on the mesa top are fantastic. Got a little rain on the way back but all was good. Surprised at how many folks were out hiking on a weekday. Ran into about a dozen folks.

Started at about 7:10 and finished at 12:15.
Fauna
Fauna
Black-Throated Sparrow
Named place
Named place
Black Top Mesa
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Jan 20 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Marcus Landslide Loop (JTY), AZ 
Marcus Landslide Loop (JTY), AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 20 2020
Yoder
Hiking6.64 Miles 807 AEG
Hiking6.64 Miles   2 Hrs   47 Mns   2.91 mph
807 ft AEG      30 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners none no partners
Hiking in McDowell Sonoran Preserve on the weekend? Risky. Might run into lots of folks.
Decided to take a chance, figured we may be able to avoid crowds by doing a hike that doesn't go up the mountains, and the fact that we start break of dawn. For the most part this worked out pretty well, we didn't run into anyone on the trail until we were well on our way back.

We had hiked the Romero Canyon a couple of days prior going up to Romero pass, this was a grueling hike, so I thought a relatively flat short hike would be in order. Combined [Marcus Landslide] along with a section of [Pemberton] and section of [Rock Knob] and [Boulder] to make a 6.7 mile loop trail. GPS route has been uploaded if you want to check it out.

This was actually a really nice hike. A nice casual hike with some really good views. Great sunrise, this time of year is great for that with the common clouds (Terrible for Astronomy). I don't think I would do this hike in the summer, it's completely exposed.
Fauna
Fauna
Canyon Towhee Northern Mockingbird White-Crowned Sparrow
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Jan 18 2020
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54 male
 Joined Oct 07 2017
 Chandler, AZ
Romero Canyon Trail #8Tucson, AZ
Romero Canyon Trail #8
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 18 2020
Yoder
Hiking14.10 Miles 4,400 AEG
Hiking14.10 Miles   7 Hrs   58 Mns   2.01 mph
4,400 ft AEG      57 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 no routes
1st trip
Linked none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Thought we would try a hike in the Catalina State Park. This is a long hike it crosses streambeds 3-4 times with nice pools if you want to take a dip. Pretty typical Tuscon hiking with the exception of the pools at the streambed crossings. I can see why this is a favorite of the locals. It was quite crowded in the lower half of the hike when we came back from the end of the hike.

The problem with most of the Tuscon hikes is that they shoot up into the mountains, but you never seem to be able to get away from the city since it's right there in the valley.
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Jan 08 2020
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 Chandler, AZ
Dixie Prospector Loop, AZ 
Dixie Prospector Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 08 2020
Yoder
Hiking10.40 Miles 1,650 AEG
Hiking10.40 Miles
1,650 ft AEG   3 Hrs   52 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners none no partners
Thought we would combine segments of Dixie Mine, Coachwhip, Windmill, Bell Pass and Prospector Trails to create a balloon hike of 10.4 miles. Wasn't really expecting much here. The main Loop in the McDowell Mountain Regional park(Pemberton Loop) while fine for a night hike isn't much for day hiking. We were also concerned about the parking. you have to park outside of a gated community and walk 0.6 miles to the actual trailhead.

The parking was fine, and there are restrooms. the walk to the trailhead is well marked and easy enough to follow. The actual hike itself was quite nice. we had some good views, and saw a number of birds. A we were pleasantly surprised by this hike and will do it again.

I will upload the GPS track 20-01-08 AZ Dixide Prospector Loop (10.4)
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Jan 01 2020
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 Chandler, AZ
Skull Mesa from Spur Cross THPhoenix, AZ
Skull Mesa from Spur Cross TH
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 01 2020
Yoder
Hiking14.40 Miles 3,375 AEG
Hiking14.40 Miles   8 Hrs   14 Mns   2.13 mph
3,375 ft AEG   1 Hour   29 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
1st trip
Partners none no partners
A couple of weeks ago we did the lower part of this hike to the Cottonwood Trail(#247) intersection via the illegal Mariposa Hill leg and made a loop, using TR 252 on the way back for a 8 mile loop.

The section up to 247 was very reasonable, so we decided to give this a try.

I wanted to also check out the Petroglyphs and Ruins
Started 7am. hike up to Skull mesa was good at about 4 miles in the grade picks up a bit and stays constant until just about peaking out at 5.1 miles. Views were great. We decided to check out the Petroglyphs (N33.93240° W111.92012°). There is no actual trail to the Petrogyphs or Ruins that we could find. It was a general direction wondering, and the ground was quite muddy. We made our way to the Petrogyphs and got some photos, and continued another mile in the direction of the Ruins, (Only about 0.6 miles to go) and decided to turn back..... Wife isn't big on hiking where there are no clear trails, and she was not a happy camper. I decided I wouldn't drag her any further. :(

We headed back, was planing on retracing our way in, but some how I got off track on cottonwood (247). I still don't know how I managed that, it is clear as day. My wife was trailing me a bit, and she noticed it, but assumed I intentionally picked this way. That added another 0.5 miles and is a bit more of a bumpy hike to Cave Creek, not to mention that you have to cross the creek multiple times. Finally got back to the car at 3:11pm.

It's a nice hike, but tuckered me out!
Flora
Flora
Saguaro - Crested
Fauna
Fauna
Black-Throated Sparrow Cactus Wren Gila Woodpecker Red-tailed Hawk White-Crowned Sparrow
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