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Dec 30 2025
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 Tempe, AZ
Butcher Jones Trail #463Phoenix, AZ
Butcher Jones Trail #463
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 30 2025
kphoenix • Triplogs 3
Hiking5.40 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking5.40 Miles
600 ft AEG
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Decided to do Butcher Jones again first thing in the morning! Was the first car there around 6 am, when I finished close to 9 am there were probably 50 cars and a bus parked in the lot. First half was very quiet, interrupted only by a few motor boats, planes, and luckily a few deer towards the end! Given the amount of foot traffic on the way back, I suspect I may have been the only hiker to see those deer this morning. The trip back involved lots of waiting and passing large families and groups, but that's to be expected on a fairly accessible trail so close to Phoenix. Wind was quite strong which made for pretty waves on the lake.
 
Nov 29 2025
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Barnhardt Trail #43Payson, AZ
Barnhardt Trail #43
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 29 2025
kphoenix • Triplogs 3
Hiking7.60 Miles 1,730 AEG
Hiking7.60 Miles   6 Hrs   42 Mns   1.13 mph
1,730 ft AEG
 
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Decided to do Barnhardt again after the recent rain to see the canyon in its full glory, with the goal of finding the campsite past the waterfall that I didn’t quite make it to last time. Road in was bumpy but fine in my Chevy volt. Trail was muddy in a few spots and cool and damp throughout, despite several days since the last rain. All the seeps had water running over the trail to some degree. Made it to the Sandy Saddle junction, peaked a bit down both trails a bit and then turned around.
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Nov 15 2025
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 Tempe, AZ
Barnhardt Trail #43Payson, AZ
Barnhardt Trail #43
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 15 2025
kphoenix • Triplogs 3
Hiking5.90 Miles 2,055 AEG
Hiking5.90 Miles
2,055 ft AEG
 
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First hike in the Mazatzal Wilderness, hoped to make it to one of the campsites past the waterfall and spend the night, in defiance of the light rain in the forecast. Made it a bit past the waterfall before the rain started coming on and off, and decided to head back. As others have said, this trail is all uphill, but it is steady, and it is incredibly beautiful the other way, every switchback the view gets more awesome all the way up. Met Jacob along the way and exchanged good stories, was good to hear from someone who has spent a lot of time out there. Looking forward to going back on a clearer weekend.
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Big Kahuna Falls - Mazatzal Wilderness Light flow Light flow
Can hear the waterfall running but no flow over the trail. Pretty sure you could get some water with a bit of effort
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average hiking speed 1.13 mph

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