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Aug 17 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
 Tempe
Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Aug 17 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
 Hiking4.85 Miles 2,330 AEG
 Hiking4.85 Miles   1 Hour   54 Mns   2.55 mph
2,330 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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Hiked Marcos de Niza, my usual fitness hike.

Was able to arrive earlier this time after taking Eanáir on his now customary walk to the park. It was cooler and there were actually a few people on the trail this time. One was a real speed demon, I was following him most of the way in (but never did catch up) and he disappeared around the Guadalupe trail connector, I think he must have been doing a thru-hike.

There weren't many people around on my return and the parking lot ranger had cleared out as well.

It was a good hike for fitness and thinking.
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Aug 10 2025
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 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Ridgeline Javelina Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Ridgeline Javelina Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Aug 10 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
 Hiking3.60 Miles 2,424 AEG
 Hiking3.60 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   2.16 mph
2,424 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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Hiked Ridgeline trail with Victoria as our weekly fitness hike.

We did not intend to hike ridgeline but rather set out to do Mormon trail through fat man's Pass and the hidden valley. Victoria was joining me (a rarity in the summer) and so we opted for a more fun trail option. Unfortunately, the city of Phoenix had other plans. They had closed the gate to the parking lot and had signs up saying the trail was closed doe to heat. Except it was before 9 am and there was no heat advisory in effect that day. There were still a few cars in the parking lot so they must have just recently closed the trail. This was really annoying, not only was it early and not hot yet but they were not even following their own rules for closing trails during heat advisory's.

Annoyed that our preferred trail was closed but undeterred in our search for a workout hike, we headed east to BAE systems and found that they had not closed the trailhead for ridgeline trail. It seems the Phoenix Park Rangers are consistently inconsistent in their enforcement of rules. So we parked up and did Ridgeline instead. It wasn't as pretty but was easy enough for Victoria.

The hike itself was good, it was completely empty and we got a good workout in.
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May 04 2025
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 Joined Oct 23 2017
 Tempe
Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar May 04 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking3.68 Miles 1,742 AEG
Hiking3.68 Miles   1 Hour   44 Mns   2.12 mph
1,742 ft AEG
 
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Quick Marcos De Niza Fitness hike on a Sunday. The wind made for some comfortable hiking.
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Apr 23 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
 Tempe
Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 23 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking5.72 Miles 873 AEG
Hiking5.72 Miles   1 Hour   19 Mns   4.34 mph
873 ft AEG
 
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Marcos De Niza has become our standby now that Eanair is with us. It is close enough that we can get there and back while still getting a wood workout with out overburdening the grandparent that are watching him too much.
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Apr 06 2025
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 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Mormon Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Mormon Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 06 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking10.09 Miles 1,521 AEG
Hiking10.09 Miles   2 Hrs   7 Mns   4.92 mph
1,521 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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Did Mormon trail with Victoria for the first time in a while. It was good to get back into hiking shape but tough to get away for long enough to do a hike.
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Mar 30 2025
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Ridgeline Javelina Loop - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Ridgeline Javelina Loop - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 30 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking3.59 Miles 942 AEG
Hiking3.59 Miles   1 Hour   44 Mns   2.07 mph
942 ft AEG
 
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Did ridgeline trail as our weekly fitness hike, fortunately no bees this time.
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Mar 16 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 16 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking4.07 Miles 1,673 AEG
Hiking4.07 Miles   2 Hrs   7 Mns   1.92 mph
1,673 ft AEG
 
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Mar 09 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / ScottPhoenix, AZ
Guadalupe Ridge - AKA Midlife Crisis / Scott
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 09 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking3.39 Miles 1,500 AEG
Hiking3.39 Miles   1 Hour   44 Mns   1.99 mph
1,500 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Couldn't get to More Marcos De Niza for our fitness hiking due to road work so detoured to Guadalupe ridgeline. Not quite as good but serviceable
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Mar 02 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 02 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking5.40 Miles 2,026 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   2 Hrs   1 Min   2.72 mph
2,026 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Feb 23 2025
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 Photos 445
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 23 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking4.95 Miles 2,579 AEG
Hiking4.95 Miles   1 Hour   55 Mns   2.58 mph
2,579 ft AEG
 
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Feb 15 2025
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 Guides 33
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 Photos 445
 Triplogs 251

35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 15 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking6.11 Miles 3,388 AEG
Hiking6.11 Miles   2 Hrs   15 Mns   2.82 mph
3,388 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 
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Feb 15 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 15 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking11.25 Miles 6,561 AEG
Hiking11.25 Miles   167 Hrs   51 Mns   0.08 mph
6,561 ft AEG   21 Hrs   23 Mns Break
 
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Jan 04 2025
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2025
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking4.96 Miles 3,410 AEG
Hiking4.96 Miles   1 Hour   51 Mns   2.71 mph
3,410 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Dec 28 2024
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 28 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking5.02 Miles 5,277 AEG
Hiking5.02 Miles   1 Hour   52 Mns   2.71 mph
5,277 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Dec 24 2024
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300Phoenix, AZ
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, AZ
 Hiking avatar Dec 24 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
 Hiking1.55 Miles 2,534 AEG
 Hiking1.55 Miles      58 Mns   1.66 mph
2,534 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Did Piestawa peak wit Victoria for our weekly fitness hike. She was having some issues so we had to retreat before summiting
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Dec 23 2024
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35 male
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Holbert Trail - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Holbert Trail - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 23 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking5.06 Miles 3,550 AEG
Hiking5.06 Miles   2 Hrs   11 Mns   2.37 mph
3,550 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
 
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Hiked Holbert trail as our weekly fitness hike. They still have the parking lot construction going on and had to detour around it
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Dec 15 2024
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 15 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking5.04 Miles 1,833 AEG
Hiking5.04 Miles   1 Hour   50 Mns   2.80 mph
1,833 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Dec 07 2024
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35 male
 Joined Oct 23 2017
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Marcos De Niza - South MountainPhoenix, AZ
Marcos De Niza - South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 07 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking4.16 Miles 1,409 AEG
Hiking4.16 Miles   2 Hrs   10 Mns   1.92 mph
1,409 ft AEG
 
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Dec 01 2024
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35 male
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Chapel Trail - SedonaSedona, AZ
Chapel Trail - Sedona
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 01 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking1.47 Miles 269 AEG
Hiking1.47 Miles      49 Mns   1.80 mph
269 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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Hiked Chapel Trail with Victoria and Dad as part of our Holiday Sedona trip.

Sticking with the theme of near 2 mile easier hikes (that are pregnancy and balance compromised friendly) we gave Chapel Trail a shot.

The parking lot was a madhouse (just after lunch on a Sunday) but we managed to luck out and find a spot.

As with the previous hikes, even with trekking poles Dad had to turn back as there were some big steps that he could not manage.

The trail was pretty exposed, not an issue this time of year but it probably gets pretty hot in the summer.

We did come across a group of rock climbers heading back, so presumably there are some routes on one of the nearby aretes.

There were lots of pretty views along the way and few people were on the trail (everyone comes for the Chapel it seems).

Upon our return we did look at the chapel which was scenic in its own right. Not a bad spot to explore in Sedona if you can manage to get past the crowds.
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Aug 10 2024
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See Spring Trail #185Payson, AZ
See Spring Trail #185
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 10 2024
KingLeonidas • Triplogs 251
Hiking2.78 Miles 560 AEG
Hiking2.78 Miles   1 Hour   43 Mns   1.94 mph
560 ft AEG      17 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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Hiked See Spring trail with Juan, Alyssa, Victoria, Curtis and Kristine.

This was our second hike of the day during our visit to Alyssa's family cabin and was a hidden gem. It was our first time hiking this trail and we picked it as it was relatively short and close to the cabin.

Despite the fact that it was a Saturday in the summer with a ceek nearby the trail was not super crowded. Most of the people we saw were familys that were picknicking in the first mile or so. there was no-one farther in.

The scenery was great, a typical riprian area similar to nearby Horton Creek. The trail forks in tow with one route going to See spring with the other direction heading towards See canyon and Nappa Spring. We explored the See spring side on this trip.

There was a really pretty spot to camp along the creek just before the fork that would make for an excellent entry level backpacking campsite that I will have to revisit later.

Part of the reason that (I think) this spot is less popular and therfore crowded than it otherwise would be is that there is a short stretch of dirt road that must be traveled to reach the trail head. The dirt road is not bad, Alyssa's car made it, but it is bad enough that if you did have a car and weren't the most confident off-road driver you would probably go elsewhere. The lack of a deep pool also would encorage people looking for a swimming hole to go to the crack, water wheel, slide rock, fossil creek, or one of the other more obvious choices instead.

I hope this one remains unpopular because I will be going back.

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