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Jan 19 2026
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70 male
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Camp Creek FallsPhoenix, AZ
Camp Creek Falls
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 19 2026
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking2.87 Miles 414 AEG
Hiking2.87 Miles
414 ft AEG
 
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Needed some off pavement rehab for my back and legs, but also needed to keep my surgeon happy and hike with someone for safety reasons.
I was able to bribe Kevin (my old golfing buddy) to come up. I traded him a guitar lesson for his company on this short and close to home hike.
The falls were as I remembered, but the wash has the new addition of carsonite signs to guide the hoards of weekend warrior instagrammers. :(
It was better when newbies had to hunt for the falls in my opinion.
Residual nerve damage from my surgery wreaked havoc on the climb out. I had to stop often as my right leg felt as if I was climbing Everest. :lol:
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Lots of Brittlebush and an unknown purple bloom.

dry Blue Wash Dry Dry

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Camp Creek Falls Light flow Light flow
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Jan 14 2026
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70 male
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Fairy Duster/ Dragonfly Trail Spur Cross, AZ 
Fairy Duster/ Dragonfly Trail Spur Cross, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2026
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking3.65 Miles 341 AEG
Hiking3.65 Miles   1 Hour   58 Mns   1.99 mph
341 ft AEG      8 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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Spur Cross Trail
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My doctors finally gave me the green light to get off pavement and hike some trails as long as a have someone with me in case of a fall. I guess the surgeon doesn't want me to screw up his fine work on my back.

I couldn't think of a soul that I would torture with a hike this slow so I went alone and was extra careful with my foot placement. My knee actually gave me more trouble than my back...go figure. Time for another shot of cortisone or gel. I did wear a bright red tee shirt to make it easier for SAR to find my body in case I did go down. : wink :

The weather was beautiful, the creek was flowing, and all the other hikers I saw said "hello" back to me on the trail. A banner day. :y:
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[ checklist ]  Elephant Mountain  Skull Mesa  Sugarloaf Mountain
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Brittlebush gone wild.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Cave Creek - SPRCA Light flow Light flow

dry Cottonwood Creek Dry Dry

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Metate Pond 76-100% full 76-100% full
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Jan 03 2026
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Sunset Trail Rehab #14, AZ 
Sunset Trail Rehab #14, AZ
 
Walk / Tour avatar Jan 03 2026
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Walk / Tour2.25 Miles 156 AEG
Walk / Tour2.25 Miles      43 Mns   3.14 mph
156 ft AEG
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Post surgery rehab "hike" #14. Sunset Trail both directions. No brace today! :y:
I probably could have gone farther but my PT guy has been working me like a dog.
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Dec 21 2025
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 Cave Creek, AZ
P.A. Seitts Preserve Meander, AZ 
P.A. Seitts Preserve Meander, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 21 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking3.12 Miles 267 AEG
Hiking3.12 Miles
267 ft AEG
 
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My first off pavement hike since back surgery #2. I had planned to not wear my back brace but my spine had other plans. The P.A. Seitts Preserve is close to home and fairly flat with decent tread so it was a good choice. It felt great to be outdoors and wandering in the desert. The creek was running even this far south which was a bonus for the eyes and ears.

I made the small climb up the Overlook Trail which was one of Cathy's favorite spots. Lots of green!
Just a handful of hikers seen plus two doggos and two mountain bikers. Beautiful weather.
I forgot to put my phone in airplane mode so AEG is an educated guess from previous hikes.
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  Cave Creek  Cave Creek Cemetery
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Cottonwoods along the creek are starting to turn. Probably two to three weeks till prime.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
Brittlebush is prevelant. Some Desert Globemallow and Owl Clover starting up ahead of time.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Cave Creek Light flow Light flow

dry Go John Canyon Dry Dry
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Jun 01 2025
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Hoover Hill-Cave Creek, AZ 
Hoover Hill-Cave Creek, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jun 01 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking2.54 Miles 320 AEG
Hiking2.54 Miles
320 ft AEG
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Short climb up Hoover Hill next to Black Mountain. 5:30 start to test my back w/o use of the brace. Saw a large squadron of Javelina crossing Military Trail. Must of been close to a dozen of them. Very little activity at the Black Mountain TH considering the perfect temps and nice breeze this morning. A few light sprinkles on the return.
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Apr 10 2025
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Salida Gulch Trail #95Prescott, AZ
Salida Gulch Trail #95
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 10 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking4.23 Miles 530 AEG
Hiking4.23 Miles
530 ft AEG
 
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First hike in a couple of months for me. I've had a setback with my surgery rehab but I hope to be getting out more frequently... now that I've missed all the cool weather ](*,) . It wasn't much of a winter or spring, was it?

Salida Gulch Trail in the PNF is a short scenic hike with many shallow creek crossings (dry right now), but there are several connector trails to add on to it if one desires a longer trek. Johns Tank Trail [ Johns Tank Trail #94 ] https://hikearizona.com/photo-E.php is still closed Dec. thru June due to the nesting bald eagle pair in the area. Combining the Lynx lake Loop [ Lynx Recreation Trail #311 - Lake Loop ] with this hike makes for a good outing to entertain out of town guests.

Speaking of Lynx Lake...don't make any plans to visit for a while. They have the lake drained to less than half capacity to facilitate repairs to the northern dam and spillway. Not a pretty sight. :o

Trails in this area of the PNF have the usual suspects of flora... Ponderosa Pine, Alligator Juniper, Scrub Oak, and Manzanita. Trail maintenance was superb for the hikes entirety.
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dry Johns Tank Dry Dry

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Lynx Lake 26-50% full 26-50% full
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Feb 02 2025
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Surrey Saddle, AZ 
Surrey Saddle, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Feb 02 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking2.38 Miles 215 AEG
Hiking2.38 Miles      47 Mns   3.10 mph
215 ft AEG      1 Min Break
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Close to home leg stretcher. I had planned on going up to the saddle at least twice but had to cut it short because I started late and after only 10 minutes I had hiked all the way into July. Plus, my legs were jello from yesterdays workout on my new stationary bike.
Life is tough...it's tougher when everything hurts. :|
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Jan 29 2025
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Wild Burro Trail - Lake PleasantPhoenix, AZ
Wild Burro Trail - Lake Pleasant
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 29 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking4.21 Miles 417 AEG
Hiking4.21 Miles
417 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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Dreary and drizzly morning but I still wanted to get out of the house. I drove down the road to Lake Pleasant and did the out and back on the Wild Burro Trail with the hopes of running into some burros. I hiked this trail exactly one year ago to the day and saw dozens of the cute fur balls back then.

The light rain at the start of the hike must of had them looking for cover as I didn't see any until about one mile in. A family unit of four with one very young one greeted me with braying. When they saw I had carrots they became much less upset and judgemental. The poor adolescents face was covered with cockleburrs but there was no way to help him out short of anesthesia. He didn't seem to mind though.

I finished the hike without seeing any other critters so after my Out-N-Back hike I went to In-N-Out for a late lunch. The skies opened up just as I was leaving Lake Pleasant Park. Lucky timing.
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Lake Pleasant 51-75% full 51-75% full
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Jan 09 2025
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70 male
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Sidewinder-Ocotillo Loop, AZ 
Sidewinder-Ocotillo Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jan 09 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking5.40 Miles 573 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles   2 Hrs   23 Mns   2.42 mph
573 ft AEG      9 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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Sidewinder Trail - Sonoran Perserve N
Ocotillo Trail - Sonoran Preserve North
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CW loop starting from the Desert Hills TH of the Sonoran Preserve North. Cool temps to start then the sun came out from behind the clouds and it got warm. On the western side of the loop one lone cloud blocked the sun and the wind really picked up. Jacket had to go back on along with the stampede string on my hat or it would have sailed away.

Saw only a handful of hikers and a few MTB's. These trails have loads of wildflowers in February-March [ photo ] [ photo ] , but if rain doesn't come soon that won't happen. :(
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[ checklist ]  Antenna Farm
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Jan 04 2025
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Sunset Trail-Hoover Hill, AZ 
Sunset Trail-Hoover Hill, AZ
 
Walk / Tour avatar Jan 04 2025
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Walk / Tour5.58 Miles 527 AEG
Walk / Tour5.58 Miles   1 Hour   56 Mns   2.99 mph
527 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
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Basically just a rehab "hood walk" with a climb in the middle. Nice temps finally and no back brace today. :y:
There were LOTS of folks going up Black Mountain (think conga line)...the TH parking area was full.
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Dec 29 2024
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Rehab Hike, AZ 
Rehab Hike, AZ
 
Walk / Tour avatar Dec 29 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Walk / Tour2.16 Miles 156 AEG
Walk / Tour2.16 Miles      40 Mns   3.24 mph
156 ft AEG
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Sunset Trail w/o brace. Very warm.
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Dec 17 2024
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Granite Mountain Loop Trail - MSPNPhoenix, AZ
Granite Mountain Loop Trail - MSPN
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 17 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking6.75 Miles 510 AEG
Hiking6.75 Miles   2 Hrs   47 Mns   2.58 mph
510 ft AEG      10 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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Bootlegger Trail - MSPN
Balanced Rock Trail - MSPN
Saddlehorn Trail - MSPN
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CCW lasso loop starting from the Granite Mountain TH with a detour over to see the Balanced Rock.
It's been a while since I've been on these trails and I'd forgotten how smooth and sticky the tread is.
Everything is decomposed granite like the Tom Thumb and Gateway areas but nothing is loose underfoot. It's nice not having to look down for the duration of the hike. Nothing to trip or slip on. :) @Tibber calls it "walk and gawk". Perfect conditions for rehabbing my back and getting some mileage in.

Thirty eight degrees at the start and downright hot after a mile and a half. :? Saw a handful of hikers, a few bikers, and a group of equestrians starting out as I was finishing.
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 Geology [ checklist ]
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[ checklist ]  Balanced Rock - MSP  Brown's Mountain - Scottsdale MSP  Cholla Mountain 3,406 - MSP North  Cone Mountain - MSP  Four Peaks  Granite Mountain - MSP  Little Granite Mountain - MSP North  Saddle Mountain 6,535, Mazatzal
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Dec 11 2024
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 Cave Creek, AZ
CCRP 4 Trail Loop, AZ 
CCRP 4 Trail Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 11 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking5.92 Miles 580 AEG
Hiking5.92 Miles   2 Hrs   40 Mns   2.40 mph
580 ft AEG      12 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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Flat Rock Trail
Quartz Trail - CCRP
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CCW loop from the P.A. Seitts TH without my back brace. I made a side trip up the Overlook Trail to visit Mrs. SloFolks bench before starting the loop. My original intent was to do 7-8 miles today but I started later than planned and had to 86 the Go John Trail from the loop. It got very warm when the sun came out. This is December, right?

Saw 1 hiker, 1 biker, 3 equestrians, and 2 doggos who were both very good boys.
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Autumn Foliage Observation Light
Cottonwoods are still yellow along Cave Creek

dry Cave Creek Dry Dry

dry Go John Canyon Dry Dry
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Dec 05 2024
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Brown's Ranch, AZ 
Brown's Ranch, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 05 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking6.15 Miles 459 AEG
Hiking6.15 Miles
459 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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Wanted a flatter hike today to save my back so I went out to Brown's Ranch in the Sonoran Preserve North.
I thought the loop I planned would be a cakewalk but I underestimated the roller coaster of the Cone Mountain Trail. Up down, up down, up down. Felt tougher than the numbers in the heat. I made a wrong turn near the end which added a mile to the hike but I'm glad to have completed 6 more miles on my new spine. :)

Talked to a couple of stewards at the TH and I asked them if they knew fellow steward and HAZ member @Sun_Ray. The woman was aquainted with Brian but the the fellow with her denied his existence. :lol:

I used to come out here in High School for "boondockers"...basically just big parties in the desert for underage beer drinking. We called it Brownie's Place. Brownie was the son of E.O. Brown, the ranch namesake. He also owned D.C. (Desert Camp) Ranch. I tried to find the location of a historic [ photo ] of the ranch to do a pic-mimic in my photoset but I hiked past it and didn't feel like back tracking.
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[ checklist ]  Brown's Mountain - Scottsdale MSP  Cholla Mountain 3,406 - MSP North  Cone Mountain - MSP  Humboldt Mountain  Little Granite Mountain - MSP North
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Dec 03 2024
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Apache Wash, AZ 
Apache Wash, AZ
 
 Hiking avatar Dec 03 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
 Hiking5.75 Miles 798 AEG
 Hiking5.75 Miles
798 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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Ridgeback Trail - Sonoran Preserve N
Ridgeback Overlook Trail - Sonoran Pres N
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Nice workout loop that I haven't done in quite a while. Warm day...I should have started sooner or waited for cooler temps.

I bit off a bit more than I should have for this rehab hike. Best to have thrown in the towel after the first climb but I was determined to finish what I started. Lumbar fusion has shortened my stride by 8cm and I could really tell on the uphill sections. They say some of it will return by the 6 or 7 month mark.

The trails were all in good shape except for the ones that weren't and those really aggravated my incision. The massive back brace they gave me would have helped but I opted to go w/o it today. Poor decision.
OK, enough whining. I'm happy to get out, just impatient to get back to "normal". :y:
Saw 4 hikers and half a dozen mountain bikers.
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Dec 01 2024
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Hood Walk, AZ 
Hood Walk, AZ
 
Walk / Tour avatar Dec 01 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Walk / Tour3.20 Miles 199 AEG
Walk / Tour3.20 Miles   1 Hour   2 Mns   3.10 mph
199 ft AEG
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Mid morning rehab 5K without my brace. Very warm out once I started.
Sunset Trail, Post Office, return.
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Nov 28 2024
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Surrey Saddle, AZ 
Surrey Saddle, AZ
 
Walk / Tour avatar Nov 28 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Walk / Tour1.71 Miles 207 AEG
Walk / Tour1.71 Miles      33 Mns   3.11 mph
207 ft AEG
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Sunset Trail to Surrey Saddle and return. Planned on doing it 2X but it got warm quickly. Maybe round 2 after my Marie Callenders microwave turkey dinner. I should go to the store and get some cranberry sauce to complete the illusion. :) Happy Thanksgiving to my friends on HAZ.
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Nov 19 2024
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 Cave Creek, AZ
Boca Grande Trail - Spur Cross, AZ 
Boca Grande Trail - Spur Cross, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 19 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking3.59 Miles 448 AEG
Hiking3.59 Miles
448 ft AEG6 LBS Pack
 
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I needed a short rehab hike for my back so I went up the road to Spur Cross Ranch to see if the Cottonwwods were turning yet at the Jewel of the Creek. Some color but mostly green still, maybe 2 to 3 more weeks for prime time.

The parking at the "Jewel" TH was full so I parked in the upper lot and walked back. During the hike I was surprised to see they had renamed the connector portion of the Dragonfly trail from the confluence of Black Mesa Creek north to Spur Cross Trail. It is now called the Boca Grande Trail. No changes except the name. It makes sense to have that section of the Dragonfly trail within SCRCA have it's own name.

Weather was perfect and I really never saw all the people whose cars were filling the lower lot.
Happy Anniversary HAZ!
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[ checklist ]  Dragonfly
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Nov 15 2024
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CCRP 4 Trail Loop, AZ 
CCRP 4 Trail Loop, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 15 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking5.12 Miles 462 AEG
Hiking5.12 Miles   2 Hrs   12 Mns   2.46 mph
462 ft AEG      7 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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Military Trail - P.A. Seitts Preserves
Flat Rock Trail
Quartz Trail - CCRP
Slate Trail - CCRP
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My post surgery PT has been kicking my butt and I've been too sore to hike. I finally got out this morning and did a close to home CCW lasso loop starting from the P.A. Seitts TH. Quite a bit slower than what I used to do this in, but I'm thrilled that I made it 5 miles w/o my back brace. :)
Saw one trail runner and one equestrian. Beautiful weather.
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[ checklist ]  Cottonwood  Salt Cedar
 Geology
 Geology [ checklist ]
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[ checklist ]  Black Mountain  Continental Mountain
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Cottonwoods along Cave Creek are just starting to turn and the invasive Tamarisk was a nice shade of orange.

dry Cave Creek Dry Dry

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Overlook Trail-Cemetery, AZ 
Overlook Trail-Cemetery, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 09 2024
LosDosSloFolks • Triplogs 618
Hiking2.47 Miles 237 AEG
Hiking2.47 Miles   1 Hour   9 Mns   2.39 mph
237 ft AEG      7 Mns Break6 LBS Pack
 
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First "real" hike since my back surgery and fusion. I was unable to enter the trail system through Surrey Hills and the newly named Legacy Trail due to a mountain bike race. Plan B was to enter from the south instead at the P.A. Seitts TH. Probably a blessing in disguise as the rocky 200' descent down from the Surrey saddle would have been tough on my back without my brace.

Lot's of downed saguaros which was sad to see. I made the little climb up the Overlook Trail to visit the future memorial bench of Mrs. SloFolk. Afterward I went north to the old cemetery. I found myself right in the middle of the bike race on the return south but most were friendly.
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[ checklist ]  Cave Creek Cemetery

dry Cave Creek Dry Dry
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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