If you don't already have Google Earth on your computer. You can download it here. You can view the hiking routes in Google Earth by downloading the associated kmz files on each of the hikes webpages so you can view the hike in 3-D.
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We are fair weathered hikers, so we generally will hike between October to April. We like avoiding the crowds, and the birds seem to be most active in the first few hours after down, so we generally will time our hikes to start within 30 minutes of sunrise. This also gives us the rest of the day to relax. :)
USGS Maps - United State Geological Survey
HikeArizona.com Hands-down, this is the best hiking website resource for hiking in Arizona.
Maricopa County Parks & Recreation - Find county parks
AnyPlace America.com - Interesting website, Locate point of interest by type. I was able to find a natural bridge that was not well known. Impressive!
Todd's Desert Hiking Guide - Good resource for hikes and canyonering.
Superstition Wilderness Trails - Website dedicated to the Superstition Wilderness
AllTrails.com - Good resource for out of state hikes.
HikingProject.com - OK resource for out of state hikes.
Sonoran Desert Explorers - Nice educational website about the Sonoran Desert for children,
InciWeb - Incident Information System - Track fires in the area.
myTopo.com - Custom Topo maps
Below is a list of hikes we have documented. Listed in order that we hiked them. Select the hike name go to the page for that hike. There you can see more details on the hike including pictures, Printable PDF guide, Google Earth Waypoints File and GPX file downloads.
We have pages dedicated to various plants and critters we have photographed while hiking.
A page used for organizing hikes covered on road trips.
Arizona Trail Page is used for tracking hikes on the Arizona Trail
2023 Hikes
State |
Area
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Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description
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Date
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2023 Total = 276.1 miles (as of 2023.04.26) |
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Arizona |
12.1 |
8.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Spotted a Brown Bear Cub. |
2023.04.26 | ||
Arizona |
5.8 |
8.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
Nice Day |
2023.04.19 | ||
Arizona |
13.8 |
10/10 |
9.5/10 |
Some excellent view, but mostly in the start of the hike. Wildflowers at this time were mind blowing in the first mile of the hike. |
2023.04.14 | ||
Arizona |
5.1 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Combined parts of various trails for this loop:
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2023.03.30 | ||
2023-04 Portal Road Trip Arizona 04-02-2023 to 04-06-2023 (21.9 miles) |
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Arizona |
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Arizona |
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Arizona |
9.8 |
9.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
A few sections alone this loop fade. Views of the valley are spectacular. |
2023-04-05 | ||
Arizona |
10.2 |
9.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Excellent Trail with exceptional views |
2023-04-03 | ||
Arizona
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1.9
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8.5/10
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2.0/10 |
Popular birding location. First stop for the day. |
2023.04.02 | ||
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Arizona |
8.6 |
6.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Combine Pine Creek Loop #280 and parts of Ballantine Trail #283 |
2023.03.27 | ||
Arizona |
11.8 |
8.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Created loop starting at Granite Mountatin Trailhead. |
2023.03.20 | ||
Arizona |
7.7 |
7.5/10 |
5.5/10 |
Wildflowers were quite nice especially in the Blue Ridge area |
2023.03.17 | ||
Arizona |
7.2 |
8.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Patches of isolated wild flowers |
2023.03.15 | ||
Arizona |
Lower Salt River Recreation Area |
5.6 |
8.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Great views at lake, not a lot of wildflowers, but Bush highway has some good patches. |
2023.03.10 | |
Arizona |
9.5 |
7.0/10 |
7.5/210 |
Poor Wild flowers this year, may have to do with cold snap |
2023.03.08 | ||
Arizona |
6.6 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
Semi city hiking, view are not great. |
2023.03.03 | ||
Arizona |
1.0 |
8.5/10 |
2.5/10 |
Snow photos of the Superstitions |
2023.03.02 | ||
Arizona |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Snow photos, captured Bobcat also |
2023.03.02 | |
Arizona |
6.3 |
8.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Nice wild flowers this year |
2023.02.27 | ||
Arizona |
Toms Thumb Trailhead: East End Loop 1 |
9.5 |
8.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
A combination of a number of trails to form a 9.5 mile loop hike. |
2023.02.24 | |
Arizona |
Reavis Trail Canyon #509 (AZT Passage 18: Reavis Canyon) |
12.0 |
9.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Mostly a walk along the stream bed until steep climb out of the canyon for final fantastic views of the Superstitions |
2023.02.20 | |
Arizona |
Boulder Creek Trail (AZT Passage 21: Pine Mountain) |
14.1 |
7.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Mostly hiking in the valley Part of the Arizona Trail (Passage 21) |
2023.02.12 | |
Arizona |
3.4 |
7.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Very windy, and got off trail
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2023.02.10 | ||
Arizona |
Arizona Trail #222 (Picketpost Mountain) AZT Passage 17: Alamo Canyon |
15.5 |
8.5/1 |
9.5/10 |
Starting from Picketpost heading south on the AZT to Telegraph Canyon Road |
2023.02.06 | |
Arizona |
8.7 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Long way round to Garden Valley Loop. Also identify potential locations for Arch/moonrise photos |
2023.01.30 | ||
Arizona |
Cave Creek |
7.1 |
4.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Much of trail is next to housing. Looks to get more interesting just at the end when entering the MSP |
2023.01.25 | |
Arizona |
9.4 |
9.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
One of the best hikes at this trailhead |
2023.01.23 | ||
Arizona |
5.6 |
8.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Typical Goldfield Hike |
2023.01.20 | ||
Arizona |
12.1 |
9.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Another Superstition Classic |
2023.01.19 | ||
Arizona |
7.0 |
7.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Nice enough desert hike |
2023.01.18 | ||
Arizona |
6.0 |
4.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Foothills of fountain hills overlooking housing |
2023.01.13 | ||
Arizona |
12.7 |
4.5/10 |
8.0/10 |
Not a very exciting trail. Part of the Arizona Trail (Passage 22) |
2023.01.09 | ||
Arizona |
5.4 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
A bit of wondering around to get to the spring |
2023.01.06 | ||
Arizona |
7.0 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Only able to do first 3.5 miles of hike due to snow. We wanted to go about 6.3 miles (midway) of this hike. Will have to try again later. |
2023.01.05 | ||
Arizona |
10.6 |
4.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
A pretty flat hike |
2023.01.02 |
2022 Hikes
State |
Area
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Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description
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Date
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2022 Total = 667.8 miles (as of 2022.12.30) |
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Arizona |
1.9 |
9.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Great Clouds Today |
12.30.2022 | ||
Arizona |
12.4 |
9.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
As usual a great hike! |
12.27.2022 | ||
Arizona |
7.9 |
7.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Trail is quite faint for much of the hike (after leaving main trail). Also rough on the ankles due to rocky trail. But there are some nice views in the first 1/2 of the hike. |
12.25.2022 | ||
Azizona |
Peak 3004 Loop (Pass Mountain Double Saddle) |
5.1 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Fine day for a hike |
12.20.2022 | |
Aizona |
9.4 |
9.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Long drive there, but views were fantastic on mountain. |
12.16.2022 | ||
Arizona |
11.3 |
7.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Combination of many trails for a crazy loop. --New Shoes!-- |
12.13.2022 | ||
Arizona |
8.9 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Combine parts of Dutchmans Trail 104, Tim's Saddle, and Old West Boulder Canyon for a balloon loop. This trail is not well documented in Hike AZ website. |
12.09.2022 | ||
Arizona |
Cave Creek |
11.7 |
6.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
First 2 miles under power lines, hike starts getting more interesting at 3 mile mark. Only went about 1/2 way and did this as a there and back-again hike. |
12.05.2022 | |
Arizona |
6.7 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Scenic, but lost trail leading to Massacre Falls so had to cut short. |
12.01.2022 | ||
Arizona |
Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244 Arizona Trail - Passage 22, Segment 2 |
7.9 |
6.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
Paved road access to Cross F Trailhead. |
11-28-2022 | |
Arizona |
10.4 |
6.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Segment 18-2. 5.2 mile stretch starting at road intersection and going to Reavis Trail Canyon Trailhead |
11-24-2022 | ||
Arizona |
10.1 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Interesting hike around Picketpost Mt. |
11-22-2022 | ||
Arizona |
9.6 |
9.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Great Hike |
11-18-2022 | ||
Arizona |
5.7 |
8.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
30-40 mph wind gust today! |
11-16-2022 | ||
Arizona |
14.0 |
8.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Long loop to the upper reaches of the Sonoran Preserve including a number of trails to create a balloon trail |
11-11-2022 | ||
Arizona |
9.2 |
9.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
The classic Superstition loop. Combination of a number of trails making a loop |
11-07-2022 | ||
Arizona |
9.8 |
7.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Interesting hike, first leg of loop does not see a lot of traffic. |
11-04-2022 | ||
Arizona |
6.1 |
9.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Hike up to Weavers Needle Overlook via Cave Trail #233 and come back via PeraltaTrail #102 |
10-28-2022 | ||
Arizona |
11.3 |
7.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Got screwed up on the way back and retraced hike rather than having a balloon |
10-24-2022 | ||
Arizona |
6.8 |
7.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
Balloon hike from Horse Trail trailhead |
10-21-2022 | ||
Arizona |
6.7 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Wondering around Vista Point area. |
10-19-2022 | ||
Arizona |
8.3 |
6.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
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10-17-2022 | ||
2022-10 Road Trip Arizona, Utah 09-28-2022 to 10-09-2022 (105.9 miles) |
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Arizona |
Jacob Lake |
14.6 |
8.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Perhaps the best pictograph in Arizona with a number spread out down to Table Rock, but the "Big Panel" next to table rock has a huge number of pictographs. Long pants required for hostile vegetation. Also, take recommended route (download GPX file below) |
10-09-2022 | |
Utah |
7.0 |
7.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Much of hike is along paved bike route, but Padre Canyon section has some nice views after reaching the saddle. |
10-08-2022 | ||
Utah |
Cinder Cone Trail (Night Hike) |
2.0 |
7.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Decent night hike with good views at top |
10-07-2022 | |
Utah |
St. George |
6.4 |
9.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Great and many Petroglyphs |
10-07-2022 | |
Utah |
N/A |
N/! |
N/A |
Great pictograph close to the road |
10-06-2022 | ||
Utah |
16.0 |
9.5/10 |
9.5/10 |
Great hike with water, arches and slick rock. Who could ask for more? |
10-05-2022 | ||
Utah |
5.1 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
A very nice Arch |
10-04-2022 | ||
Utah |
N/A - Overlook |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Nice overlook |
10-03-2022 | |
Utah |
4.5 |
9.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Another fine overlook of the gorge |
10-03-2022 | ||
Utah |
0.0 |
5.0/10 |
0.0/10 |
Nice overlook |
10-03-2022 | ||
Utah |
3.7 |
9.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Nice scenic short hike |
10-03-2022 | ||
Utah |
9.8 |
9.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Some very nice views |
10-02-2022 | ||
Utah |
Blanding |
11.5 |
9.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Ruins and Kiva are exceptional. GPS track is recommended path (about 11 miles), not the one I took (about 11.5 miles). |
10-01-2022 | |
Utah |
1.6 |
6.5/10 |
2.0/10 |
Walk down a dirt road, views are pretty much the same. |
09-30-2022 | ||
Arizona |
4.4 |
8.5/10 |
3.5/10 |
Only trail in Monument Valley you can take without a guide |
09-30-2022 | ||
Arizona |
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10.6 |
9.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Highest Peak in Arizona |
09-29-2022 | |
Arizona |
1.1 |
8.5/10 |
3.0/10 |
Main trails closed due to past fire. |
09-28-2022 | ||
Arizona |
7.6 |
6.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Up wash to road, then from road to forest walk back to parking. |
09-28-2022 | ||
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Arizona |
9.1 |
8.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Road to wondering in wooded area then up siphon to ridgeline view. Didn't spot either of the two arches. |
2022.09.22 | ||
Arizona |
6.3 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Didn't follow trail all the way |
2022.09.14 | ||
Arizona |
6.6 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Good easy trail |
2022.09.12 | ||
Arizona |
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3.3 |
9.0/10 |
4.5/10 |
Set trail markers to just beyond G.I. Joe over look up to peak. |
2022.09.09 | |
Arizona |
Highway 88 |
4.4 |
7.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Weavers Needle Vistapoint with short stops up Highway 88 to Canyon Lake |
2022.08.22 | |
Arizona |
7.2 |
5.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Combine two hikes for this butterfly loop. Salida Gulch Long Loop, Lynx Recreation Trail #311 |
2022.08.03 | ||
Arizona |
Canyon Lake |
1.2 |
8.0/10 |
4.5/10 |
Only did 1/4 of hike for sunrise photos |
2022.07.05 | |
Arizona |
1.4 |
9.0/10 |
2.0/10 |
Great sunrise |
2022.06.19 | ||
Arizona |
5.4 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
This should be used as the standard route |
2022.05.30 | ||
New Mexico |
9.7 |
6.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Nice view at destination |
2022.05.12 | ||
New Mexico |
13.0 |
6.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
OK hike, nothing super special on this one. |
2022.05.11 | ||
New Mexico |
1.4 |
9.0/10 |
1.0/10 |
Interesting Ruins |
2022.05.10 | ||
Colorado |
3.0 |
9.0/10 |
3.5/10 |
A few ruins and a nice Petroglyph panel. |
2022.05.09 | ||
Colorado |
Cortez |
10.4 |
9.5/1 |
6.5/10 |
Combine Sand Canyon Trail with some connector trails to make a loop. There are many published and unpublished ruins on this hike. |
2022.05.09 | |
UT/CO |
Cortez |
2.1 |
9.5/10 |
2.0/10 |
Great Indian Ruins |
2022.05.08 | |
Colorado |
Cortez |
7.2 |
6.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Not a whole lot to see here, but wide varieties of flowers. |
2022.05.08 | |
Utah |
Blanding |
6.7 |
9.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
A whirlwind tour of some of the many ruins in the Blanding area
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2022.05.07 | |
Utah |
Blanding |
12.9 |
9.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Bannister House is an excellent Ruin |
2022.05.06 | |
Utah |
9.9 |
9.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Trail starts at Sipapu Bridge trail head and heads up White Canyon to multiple Ruins |
2022.05.05 | ||
Utah |
1.0 |
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Night photos of this bridge |
2022.05.05 | ||
Arizona |
Hike to Three Bridges (Sipapu, Kachina, Owachomo) |
6.4 |
9.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Visit each of the Natural Bridges on short hikes: - Sipapu Bridge = 2.3 miles -Kachina Bridge = 3.1 miles (With Ruins) -Owachomo Bridge = 1.0 miles |
2022.05.04 | |
Arizona |
Flagstaff |
11.6 |
7.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
A nice hike in the high desert with interesting views. |
2022.05.03 | |
Arizona |
9.2 |
6.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
This hike is suppose to be 6.2 miles, but we also wanted to go take a look at the Subway. We also came across some Indian ruins (although they were just a couple of small walls |
2022.05.02 | ||
Arizona |
7.6 |
5.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
A good percentage of this hike is in a wash and very sandy. |
2022.04.22 | ||
Arizona |
6.4 |
8.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
This trail is less traveled to the famous peak; a preferred route. |
2022.04.20 | ||
Arizona |
10.1 |
7.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Rolling hills of Cave creek with nice views. We also did a segment of Trail 247 |
2022.04.12 | ||
Arizona |
4.1 |
7.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Bike Trail - Night Hike |
2022.04.11 | ||
Arizona |
5.9 |
8.5/10 |
8.0/10 |
Quite nice views on peak, and desert hike is good. |
2022.03.31 | ||
Arizona |
7.3 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Water levels very low! |
2022.03.27 | ||
Arizona |
1.0 |
8.5/10 |
2.5/10 |
Gelu & Raluca out for a visit |
2022.03.26 | ||
Arizona |
9.0 |
7.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
A lot of climbing for the view, that 0.75 miles to the Butte is a lot of work. |
2022.03.25 | ||
Arizona |
7.3 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Nice Summit views |
2022.03.14 | ||
Arizona |
8.4 |
7.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
A nice walk in the desert, only did part of this segment and turned back |
2022.03.11 | ||
Arizona |
8.3 |
6.5/10 |
5.5/10 |
Hobbled together loop hitting the Mask Arch. This trail is mostly on trails with some road. Also goes to the Blue Ridge area. |
2022.03.09 | ||
Arizona |
9.5 |
9.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Put together sections of a number of trails to make a loop while avoiding Siphon Draw Trail #53 and Fremont Saddle. Generally can follow trail, but trail is a little difficult to follow in some sections of the Cave Trail and Crosscut Trail. Many Fantastic views and avoid crowds for most of the hike. |
2022.03.07 | ||
Arizona |
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6.8 |
6.0/10 |
4.5/10 |
Give this trail this name since it loops around Hill 2685. A combination of trail and dirt road hiking. We never actually went up Hill 2685 |
2022.03.04 | |
Arizona |
10.1 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Combine Goldlink trail and Deer Tanks Trail.Both trails are great, too bad views aren't as nice on the Goldlink section due to city views on south. |
2022.02.25 | ||
Arizona |
5.5 |
8.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Great lake views, good place for wildflowers when in season |
2022.02.24 | ||
Arizona |
Picacho Mountains |
3.8 |
8.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Petroglyphs |
2022.02.22 | |
Arizona |
2.1 |
9.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Finalized GPS track |
2022.02.20 | ||
Arizona |
7.5 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Exploratory hike to locate arch on Garden Valley Mesa for possible moonrise photos |
2022.02.18 | ||
Arizona |
6.8 |
7.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Just went up about 3.5 miles then turned back - Didn't want to do loop |
2022.02.14 | ||
Arizona |
10.3 |
4.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Combine a number of tails to create a loop: 1. Wagner 2. Lariat 3. Pemberton 4.Delsie |
2022.02.03 | ||
Arizona |
6.9 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Last 1.4 miles to peak is off-trail and not very fun, but great views on top of Razorback. |
2022.02.01 | ||
Arizona |
1.9 |
9.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Trail has more markers and is now easier to follow. |
2022.01.30 | ||
Arizona |
5.6 |
4.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Combine trail to make loop: Slate Trail, Military, Flat Rock, Go John, Jasper |
2022.01.28 | ||
Arizona |
8.5 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Nice stroll in the Superstitions |
2022.01.24 | ||
Arizona |
7.7 |
7.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Recommend Night Hike - Due to high utilization of this trail by mountain bikers.
Difficulty due to steep slippery grades |
2022.01.16 | ||
Arizona |
10.7 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Combine a number of tails to make a large loop. |
2022.01.14 | ||
Arizona |
6.2 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Nice Trail, Spotted a Bobcat this time. Also made this into a figure 8 hike. |
2022.01.11 | ||
Arizona |
6.8 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Recommend Night Hike - Due to high utilization of this trail by mountain bikers.
Exploratory hiking to obtain route. Hike should be done in reverse order of how done today. |
2022.01.10 | ||
Arizona |
9.0 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Nice trip around Picketpost Mountain |
2022.01.07 | ||
Arizona |
10.1 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
This loop is composed of the following trails: Toms Thumb, Windgate Pass, East End. Creating a 10.1 mile balloon |
2022.01.05 | ||
Arizona |
5.9 |
4.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Popular biking trail. |
2022.01.03 |
2021 Hikes
State |
Area |
Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description |
Date |
2021 Total = 481.4 miles (as of 2021.12.30) |
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Arizona |
7.4 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
First half is road, then joins Horse with No Name trail, gets better then. |
2021-12-30 | ||
Arizona |
6.1 |
8.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
This area has a wide range of desert birds |
2021-12-25 | ||
Arizona |
10.1 |
8.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Night Hike: Bike trail with great views on the Red Mountain. |
2021-12-18 | ||
Arizona |
9.5 |
9.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Great views in the Superstitions |
2021-12-17 | ||
Arizona |
5.4 |
5.0/10 |
5.5/10 |
Combine Quartz Mine, Lost Creek, and Turnbuckle hikes for this loop. A few decent views on this loop. |
2021-12-12 | ||
Arizona |
7.2 |
4.5/10 |
3.5/10 |
This area for bikers. Might be good for night hikes |
2021-12-10 | ||
Arizona |
4.5 |
4.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
This area near the salt river and is quite popular. |
2021-12-05 | ||
Arizona |
9.8 |
4.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
A few nice views |
2021-12-03 | ||
Arizona |
5.7 |
7.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Follow road to trail that loops back to trailhead. |
2021-11-28 | ||
Arizona |
5.5 |
5.0/10 |
4.5/10 |
Nothing super special here. |
2021-11-25 | ||
Arizona |
1.0 |
9.5/10 |
2.0/10 |
Some of the best views of the Superstitions and the Goldfields |
2021-11-21 | ||
Arizona |
14.5 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Long, but nice hike |
2021-11-18 | ||
Arizona |
8.9 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Interesting ruins & petroglyphs |
2021-11-16 | ||
Arizona |
5.9 |
2.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
A dirt road hike. Not worth doing |
2021-11-05 | ||
Arizona |
9.7 |
8.5/10 |
5.5/10 |
Classic Desert hike, lots of birds |
2021-11-01 | ||
Arizona |
6.5 |
8.5/10 |
5.5/10 |
A pleasant stroll thought the desert |
2021-10-29 | ||
Arizona |
1.6 |
8.5/10 |
2.5/10 |
Great views of the Supersitions on the Butte |
2021-10-24 | ||
Arizona |
6.5 |
5.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Hike in the mountains, very few views |
2021-10-22 | ||
Arizona |
3.3 |
9/10 |
4.5/10 |
Just to GI Joe Overlook, not entire hike |
2021-10-18 | ||
Arizona |
6.0 |
4.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Rolling hills
Combine the following hikes for a loop 1. Wildlife Corridore 2. Arizona Trail 3. Manzanita |
2021-10-08 | ||
Arizona |
8.0 |
9.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Great Birding and wildlife location |
2021-10-07 | ||
Arizona |
10.5 |
2.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Rainy summer caused lots of grass growth, trail impossible to follow, legs got shredded from grass. Views were not great. On the good side, we did see some Coatis. |
2021-10-06 | ||
Arizona |
3.9 |
6.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Decent views |
2021-10-05 | ||
Arizona |
12.2 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
For elevation gain, hike is quite reasonable |
2021-10-04 | ||
Arizona |
2.2 |
4.0/10 |
2.0/10 |
Roper is for swimming and limited hiking. Dankwroth is for fishing |
2021-10-03 | ||
Arizona |
6.7 |
7.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
A number of scenic views on this hike |
2021-09-29 | ||
Arizona |
7.5 |
2.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Follow 4WD road to Bagley Tank (Dry). |
2021.09.27 | ||
Arizona |
2.6 |
9.0/10 |
2.5/10 |
Just north of Usery, Nice views. |
2021.09.10 | ||
Arizona |
9.5 |
5.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Hike in the mountains, very few views |
2021.09.03 | ||
Arizona |
7.1 |
??/10 |
4.5/10 |
Evening/Night Hike |
2021.08.27 | ||
Arizona |
9.9 |
9.5/10 |
5.5/10 |
Nice hike with exceptional views near the beginning and at the end of the hike. |
2021.08.20 | ||
Arizona |
8.6 |
7.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Seem this place could get a little busy. Best to go in the early morning on a weekday. Good views. |
2021.08.13 | ||
Arizona |
8.2 |
6.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Night Hike |
2021.08.05 | ||
Arizona |
4.1 |
6.5/10 |
3.0/10 |
Not many birds this time round |
2021.07.30 | ||
Arizona |
5.0 |
6.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Nice views over the rim, but next to the road. Only did 1/2 trail (West End) |
2021.07.30 | ||
Arizona |
3.3 |
9.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Morning Hike |
2021.07.24 | ||
Arizona |
14.7 |
??/10 |
8.5/10 |
Night Hike Three Loop Hikes |
2021.07.15 | ||
Arizona |
8.3 |
??/10 |
7.5/10 |
Night Hike. Three loop hikes |
2021.07.10 | ||
Arizona |
San Tan Mountain Regional Park: North Loop variation. |
7.5 |
??/10 |
6.5/10 |
Night Hike with light showers - no photos |
2021.07.03 | |
Arizona |
8.4 |
7.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Combine Red Ridge and Oracle Ridge trails |
2021.07.02 | ||
Arizona |
8.2 |
??/10 |
7.5/10 |
Combine multiple trails for night hike |
2021.06.27 | ||
Arizona |
6.7 |
5.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Mixed bag, a little bit of everything |
2021.06.25 | ||
Arizona |
8.6 |
??/10 |
5.0/10 |
Night Hike: Primary Verde Trail, Northern Trail and Lousley Hill Loop |
2021.06.20 | ||
Arizona |
11.8 |
??/10 |
5.0/10 |
Night Hike: Combine parts of many hikes, Granite being the longest |
2021.06.18 | ||
Arizona |
11.1 |
??/10 |
5.0/10 |
Night Hike: Combine Escondido and parts of Pemberton and Scenic trails. |
2021.06.12 | ||
Arizona |
7.2 |
??/10 |
4.0/10 |
Night Hike: Various segments to get Stargazer and LittleLeaf in a loop. |
2021.06.11 | ||
Arizona |
8.1 |
??/10 |
4.0/10 |
Night Hike: Malpais Loop via Rock Peak Wash Trailhead. Night Hike |
2021.06.06 | ||
Arizona |
5.3 |
6.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Night Hike: for a few miles past the freeway. |
2021.05.29 | ||
Arizona |
7.1 |
4.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Good percentage of hike is on read/atv trail, hike after Pivot Rock to Spring is nice. |
2021.05.03 | ||
Azizona |
8.2 |
7.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
NightHike! wondering around in goldfields. 8.2 mile loop |
2021.04.25 | ||
Arizona |
8.5* |
5.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Much of the trail is rocky. Only went to the saddle, then turned back |
2021.04.19 | ||
Arizona |
7.8 |
7.5/10 |
5.5/10 |
Pleasant hike, but parking is confusing. |
2021.04.12 | ||
Arizona |
13.7 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Wide variety of terrane, but a long hike with alot of elevation gain. |
2021.03.29 | ||
Arizona |
6.3 |
6.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Some nice views, This is part of an old section of the AZ Trail #16 that is no longer used. |
2021.03.22 | ||
Arizona |
10.6 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Nice hike with train bridge |
2021.03.15 | ||
Arizona |
5.4 |
8.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
Birding - Mostly American Robins this time. |
2021.03.08 | ||
Arizona |
8.3 |
4.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Combine the following trails to form tri-loop: 01. Cherry Valley Wash 02. Power Line 03. Windmill Loop 04. Arizona Trail
Birds at Widmill area. This might be a good place for night hikes. Will need to park at American Avenue Trailhead since gates close. |
2021.03.01 | ||
Arizona |
10.7 |
7.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Pretty easy to follow with some nice views. |
2021.02.22 | ||
Arizona |
8.2 |
9.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Some exceptional views in the first 1/2 of the hike. Wash hike was not fun. |
2021.02.16 | ||
Arizona |
4.3 |
5.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Rock formation in Siphon Draw. Lots of people on Siphon Draw Hike. |
2021.02.15 | ||
Arizona |
3.2 |
6.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Interesting formation. Peak 2276 is also from this parking location, you may want to do that one also. |
2021.02.08 | ||
Arizona
|
5.1 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Great views at summit |
2021.02.01 | ||
Arizona |
5.6 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Pretty flat, but real nice views |
2021.01.25 | ||
Arizona |
5.1 |
5.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
A lot of walking on the roads |
2021.01.19 | ||
Arizona |
6.3 |
6.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
View of IQ Arch |
2021.01.11 | ||
Arizona |
8.7 |
7.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Variation on Circumference loop, Nice casual hike. |
2021.01.04 |
2020 Hikes
State |
Area |
Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description |
Date |
2020 Total = 283.7 miles (as of 2020.12.28) |
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Arizona |
12.3 |
9.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Great views |
2020.12.28 | ||
Arizona |
6.9 |
6.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Peak has nice view |
2020.12.14 | ||
Arizona |
2.1 |
6.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Interesting view of Canyon Lake |
2020.12.11 | ||
Arizona |
1.7 |
8.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Sunrise Photos |
2020.12.11 | ||
Arizona |
8.2 |
6.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Hobbled sections of a number of hikes to go to caves |
2020.11.30 | ||
Arizona |
1.8 |
8.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Short, but surprisingly slow progress. Exceptional views. |
2020.11.26 | ||
Utah |
6.4 |
8.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Starts out rather boring, but gets better as you proceed.
|
2020.11.20 | ||
Utah |
12.9 |
8.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Best to do this as a there and back again trail. It will shorten it, and the road walk is nothing exciting. |
2020.11.18 | ||
Arizona |
5.7 |
7.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Combine a couple of hikes together to form a loop. A few nice views going up the mountain. |
2020.11.10 | ||
Arizona |
4.8 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Best hike in the park. |
2020.10.26 | ||
Arizona |
4.0 |
6.5/10 |
3.0/10 |
Good birding |
2020.10.13 | ||
Arizona |
9.2 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Pine trail with side track to Dripping Spring |
2020.10.05 | ||
Arizona |
9.5 |
7.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Forest and stream along with high desert gives a wide range of scenery |
2020.08.31 | ||
Arizona |
17.0 |
5.0/10 |
9.8/10 |
Did this as a night hike at worst time of year (July - HOT) making this a very difficult hike. Three times I got on the wrong trail adding length to the hike. |
2020.07.06 | ||
Arizona |
11.1 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Combine See Canyon Trail #184, Rim link trail/road to Drew from See Canyon into a 11 mile loop |
2020.04.13 | ||
Arizona |
8.8 |
8.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
Flowers, Birds and nice hike by a stream, what's not to like? |
2020.04.20 | ||
Arizona |
3.9 |
8.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
Nice short hike in the high country |
2020.04.13 | ||
Arizona |
11.8 |
5.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
There and back again trail. Last 2 miles are best; Other 4 miles you can hear the freeway, or you feel like you are in some ones back yard. |
2020.04.06 | ||
Arizona |
12.4 |
9.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Super Trail and Old Baldy Trail to peak. Great views
|
2020.03.29 | ||
Arizona |
6.9 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Not much for wildflowers this year, but Buzzards are still there. |
2020.03.22 | ||
Arizona |
3.9 |
8.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
Made up loop of various trail segments. Includes a little wondering around in the middle |
2020.03.21 | ||
Arizona |
13.7 |
7.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Big loop combining: Goat Camp, Mesquite Canyon, Mule Deer, Bajada trails for a 13.7 mile loop. |
2020.03.15 | ||
Arizona |
12.3 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Night Hike! Combine three trails for a loop hike |
2020.03.07 | ||
Arizona |
|
6.0 |
9.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Quick morning hike with wife and sister Kathryn. |
2020.02.29 | |
Arizona |
15.3 |
8.7/10 |
8.5/10 |
Good views, and lots of stream crossing in the spring
|
2020.02.26 | ||
Arizona |
4.0 |
3.5/10 |
3.5/10 |
To many people and in-city views |
2020.02.23 | ||
Arizona |
|
4.3 |
7.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Main hike is down stream bed with lots of rock hopping. |
2020.02.16 | |
Arizona |
4.4 |
7.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
Night Hike! fun track. accidentally took a wrong turn and cut this hike short. |
2020.02.08
| ||
Arizona |
5.7 |
8.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Nice Trail hitting pats of Garden Valley Loop |
2020.02.07 | ||
Arizona |
5.5 |
5.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Typical City hike with plenty of people. Combine portions of Lost Dog Wash, Old Jeep Trail, Ringtail Trail, Sunrise Trails |
2020.02.02 | ||
Arizona |
11.8 |
9.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Fantastic views on the mesa top, and enjoyable hike there. |
2020.01.29 | ||
Arizona |
6.7 |
8.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
A pleasant stroll thought the desert |
2020.01.20 | ||
Arizona |
14.1 |
7.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Lower pools are nice but a lot of work for the view at Romero Pass |
2020.01.18 | ||
Arizona
|
10.4
|
8.0/10
|
6.5/10
|
Surprisingly nice hike |
2020.01.08 | ||
Arizona
|
14.4 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Views on mesa are great. |
2020.01.01 |
2019 Hikes
State |
Area |
Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description |
Date |
2019 Total = 352.0 miles ( as of 2019.12.25) |
| ||||||
Arizona |
7.5 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Combine sections of multiple hikes to form a western loop. |
2019.12.25 | ||
Arizona
|
8.3 |
8.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
First section of trail was smooth, but trails in Cave Creek recreation area are rocky. |
2019.12.21 | ||
Arizona |
15.1 |
5.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Night Hike! Flat and long, and a very popular mountain biking trail. Ideal for night hike. |
2019.11.15 | ||
Arizona |
7.2 |
7.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Pretty flat but good hike for sunrise and birds. Not ideal for weekend, this appears to be a big bike trail. |
2019.12.11 | ||
Arizona |
14.2 |
8.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Combine parts of Bluff Springs Trail, Dutchman Trail, Red Tanks Trail, Whiskey Spring Trail for this 14.2 mile loop |
2019.12.07 | ||
Arizona |
Pass Mountain Area |
6.5 |
3.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Most of this hike is not on a trail at all. Do not do this hike. |
2019.12.01 | |
Arizona |
7.2 |
9.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
One of the best easy hikes in the Sups. |
2019.11.27 | ||
Arizona |
5.0 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
This hike combines parts of Pass Mountain Trail Loop and the Mountain Pass RidgeLine hike. |
2019.11.17 | ||
Arizona |
8.0 |
7.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Night Hike |
2019.11.10 | ||
Arizona |
8.1 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Difficult to follow trail |
2019.10.30 | ||
Arizona |
5.8 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Night Hike |
2019.10.13 | ||
Colorado |
13.6 |
8.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Two falls, a lake and mountain views. |
2019.09.13 | ||
Colorado |
7.2 |
9.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Highland hike with large blue lake at 12,700'. |
2019.09.11 | ||
Colorado |
8.1 |
10/10 |
8.5/10 |
Highland hike with fantastic mountain views and blue lake at 12,250' |
2019.09.10 | ||
Colorado |
8.8 |
9.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Highland hike with lakes and falls with max elevation of 12,572' |
2019.09.09 | ||
Arizona |
10.6 |
6.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Combine three trails for night hike |
2019.08.16 | ||
Arizona |
15.4 |
8.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Nice forest hike with Elk and a Bear |
2019.08.14 | ||
Nevada |
9.1 |
9.8/10 |
9.0/10 |
Great hike with fantastic views |
2019.07.13 | ||
Nevada |
5.6 |
9.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Cool hike with great trees |
2019.07.12 | ||
Arizona |
9.7 |
8.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Nice scenery and cool weather, but altitude makes this a tough hike |
2019.06.26 | ||
Arizona |
2.9 |
9.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Walk in streambed |
2019.05.27 | ||
Arizona |
|
4.9 |
9.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
A great night hike |
2019.05.19 | |
Arizona |
5.1 |
9.5/10 |
4.0/10 |
Great short hike with classic desert views. |
2019.05.12 | ||
Arizona |
7.0 |
8.5/10 |
8.0/10 |
Combine Vault Mine Trail, Agua Caliente Trail, Jack Mountain trail to make a loop |
2019.05.08 | ||
Arizona |
5.9 6.1 |
6/10 6/10 |
3/10 3/10 |
Nice scenery, but houses in sections of this hike |
2019.05.05 | ||
Arizona |
5.3 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Nice views on hike |
2019.03.30 | ||
Arizona |
Globe |
|
|
|
Highway WildFlowers |
2019.03.27 | |
Arizona |
7.6 |
7.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Pretty nice, but lots of bikers and people |
2019.03.24 | ||
Arizona |
11.9 |
9.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Great views, Poppy mountains when done at the right time of year and if rainfall conditions are good. |
2019.03.22 | ||
Arizona |
Salome Wilderness |
11.5 |
6/10 |
9.0/10 |
Forest Hike, a long way to hike to view a stream |
2019.03.20 | |
Arizona |
9.8 |
8/10 |
8.5/10 |
Wild flowers OK, but not great. Brittle bush are not quite ready this year but should be great in another month or so. |
2019.03.16 | ||
Arizona |
6.2 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
This time we cut it short due to rain and wanted to loop to road to view wildflowers |
2019.03.13 | ||
Arizona |
9.3 |
8.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Lots of green this year and water flow as good on all streams |
2019.03.09 | ||
Arizona |
14.1 |
9.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
200 foot Falls are great when flowing, Last 3/4 mile is tough going upstream |
2019.02.27 | ||
Arizona |
Canyon Lake |
7.0 |
9.0/10 |
TBD |
Turned back at La Barge Creek due to high flow and cold weather |
2019.02.24 | |
Arizona |
11.8 |
9.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Didn't quite make it to the end this time. But it's a great hike with minimal traffic. |
2019.02.16 | ||
Arizona |
9.2 |
8.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Nice hike in Saguaro National Park (East) With two waterfalls. |
2019.02.13 | ||
Arizona |
Canyon Lake |
6.1 |
5.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Area has great views, but need to stay on trail. Of trail is difficult |
2019.02.02 | |
Arizona |
11.8 |
4.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Follows road and power lines for about 4 miles (one way on this hike). Last 2 miles are ok with a nice view at the end. |
2019.01.26 | ||
Arizona |
|
N/A |
8.0/10 |
N/A |
Good place for birding, not as user friendly as some other places |
2019.01.20 | |
Arizona |
South Chandler |
N/A |
9.0/10 |
N/A |
Great place for bird photography |
2019.11.13 | |
Arizona |
10.6 |
7.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Nice loop with to many people |
2019.01.12 | ||
Arizona |
South Arizona |
N/A |
7.0/10 |
N/A |
Famous for the tens of thousands of cranes, but somehow we missed all but three on this trip. |
2019.01.05 | |
Arizona |
7.2 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Variation on Praying hands loop to check out Massacre falls |
2019.01.01 |
2018 Hikes
State |
Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description |
Date |
2018 Total = 269.5 miles |
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Arizona |
4.9 |
2.5/10 |
2.0/10 |
Good percentage of this hike is on dirt road or ATV tracks. |
2018.12.30 | |
Arizona |
12.5 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Lots of birds and waterfall make this hike |
2018.12.25 | |
Arizona |
6.2 |
7.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Same trail as Radio Summit via Goat Trail just didn't go to the summit, not really much more to see at the summit. |
2018.12.22 | |
Arizona |
15.8 |
8.5/10 |
9.5/10 |
A long hike with varied scenery. |
2018.12.11 2017.12.25 | |
Arizona |
9.9 |
7.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Great foggy morning, combine parts of Dynamite, San Tan, Hedgehog, Goldmine Trails to make a northern loop |
2018.12.08 | |
Arizona |
1.5 |
6.5/10 |
2.0/10 |
Casual walk good for birds in spring. - Did not complete hike |
2018.12.02 | |
Arizona |
3.7 |
7.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Described as "Siphon Draw with an arch" is about right with tons of cairns at the top. |
2018.12.02 | |
Arizona |
10.8 |
8.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Combine multiple trails to create a figure 8 |
2018.11.28 | |
Arizona |
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Little Climbing today |
2018.11.22 | |
Arizona |
10.9 |
7.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Combine Kellner trail with Icehouse trail to make a nice loop trail.A little late for the fall colors. |
2018.11.24 | |
Arizona |
10.8 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
OK hike, added a little extra. GPS failure |
2018.11.17 | |
Arizona |
12.9 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Last Hiked 2017.11.10 |
2018.11.11 | |
Arizona |
5.9 |
7.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Last Hiked 2017.05.17 |
2018.10.31 | |
Arizona |
5.6 |
9.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
Last Hiked 2017.10.21 |
2018.10.24 | |
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Hawaii |
Makapu'u Lighthouse |
3.2 |
7.5/10 |
3.0/10 |
Nice views of coastline, Island and lighthouse |
2018.09.30 |
Hawaii |
Mana Trail |
9.1 |
6.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Muddy |
2018.09.29 |
Hawaii |
Kumuwela Walk About |
4.4 |
4.0/10 |
5.0/10 |
Was unable to follow trail. May not exists |
2018.09.27 |
Hawaii |
Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs |
1.3 |
7.0/10 |
2.0/10 |
Nice Petroglyphs |
2018.09.25 |
Hawaii |
Crater Rim Trail |
2.7 |
7.5/10 |
3.0/10 |
Look in the crater, no flow :( |
2019.09.25 |
Hawaii |
Sliding Sands Trail |
4.9 |
9.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Did not do whole hike, but had fantastic views |
2018.09.23 |
Hawaii |
Ka'ena Point |
5.4 |
7.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
Good ocean views |
2018.09.22 |
Hawaii |
Mt. Ka'ala Trail |
7.0 |
7.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Nice views but hike was a pain in the butt |
2018.09.21 |
Arizona |
7.1 |
8.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Purpose of this hike was to take star trails and Milky Way photos. Started at 6pm and returned at 3:30am. |
2018.05.19 | |
Arizona |
5.1 |
8.0/10 |
NA/10 |
Great spot for birding, did not do entire hike. |
2018-04-17 | |
Arizona |
7.2 |
8.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Some nice views, but most trail felt like goat trail. |
2018-04-16 | |
Arizona |
7.6 |
8.5/10 |
8.0/10 |
Seems to cover a lot of terrain. |
2018-04-01 | |
Arizona |
3.2 |
9.5/10 |
1.0/10 |
It's the Grand Canyon, what more to say |
2018.03.27 | |
Arizona |
12.2 |
9.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Great views and wide variety of birds |
2018.03.26 | |
Arizona |
7.6 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Combined Tortuga, Elephant Mountain, Spur Cross and Dragonfly into a loop |
2018.03.17 | |
Arizona |
Radio Summit via Goat Trail (White Tanks) |
9.2 |
7.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Nice views of mountains, bad wild flower season this year |
2018.03.14 |
Arizona |
12.3 |
9.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Rainy day but enjoyed |
2018.03.11 | |
Arizona |
15.0 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Fields and Pine trees in the Superstitions? |
2018.02.25 | |
Arizona |
10.3 |
6.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Combined parts of Butterfield, Gadsden, and Tothaker hikes to make this Texas shaped loop |
2018.02.17 | |
Arizona |
10.8 |
7.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Spectacular view on top of mountain, but a lot of work to get there. |
2018.01.13 | |
Arizona |
5.3 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
This hike combines parts of Pass Mountain Trail Loop and the Mountain Pass RidgeLine hike. |
2018.01.07 |
2017 Hikes
State |
Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description |
Date |
2017 Total = 271.2 miles |
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Arizona |
15.3 |
8.5/10 |
9.5/10 |
A long hike with varied scenery. |
2017.12.25 | |
Arizona |
5.3 |
7.0/10 |
9.0/10 |
Great views, but on ridgline, no routes, lots of rock-hopping, we bailed before end at saddle. |
2017.12.18 | |
Arizona |
8.4 |
6.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Combine 3 hikes on South Mountain to make this loop |
2017.12.10 | |
Arizona |
9.3 |
8.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Night Hike. Previously done on 2016.02.28 |
2017.12.02 2016.02.28 | |
Arizona |
10.7 |
7.5/10 |
8.0/10 |
Previously done on 2017.04.15 (No photos or GPS) |
2017.11.26 2017.04.15 | |
Arizona |
6.0 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Enjoyable hike, city views for part of hike |
2017.11.12 | |
Arizona |
12.6 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Great views, and slope was good |
2017.11.10 2018.11.11 | |
Arizona |
8.0 |
8.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Originally hiked in 2016, this time under a full moon |
2017.11.05 | |
Arizona |
7.4 |
7.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Nice views in the mountains |
2017.10.29 | |
Arizona |
6.2 |
3.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
City hiking with crowds |
2017.10.25 | |
Arizona |
6.2 |
7.0/10 |
3/10 |
Pretty flat quick hike - Variant on original hike. Adds 0.5 miles. |
2017.10.21 | |
Arizona |
4.0 |
6.5/10 |
3/10 |
Pleasant hike around a forest lake |
2017.10.18 | |
Arizona |
10.4 |
6.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Forest and stream along with high desert gives a wide range of scenery |
2017.10.08 | |
Arizona |
9.5 |
6.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Nice hike with good views of rock fields |
2017.10.01 | |
Wyoming |
5.9 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Yellowstone: Nice hike with stream crossing and Bison encounter possible |
2017.08.26 | |
Wyoming |
7.1 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Yellowstone: Scenic view and lakes |
2017.08.25 | |
Wyoming |
7.7 |
9.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Yellowstone: Great falls and nice Geyser |
2017.08.25 | |
Wyoming |
7.2 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Yellowstone: Nice hike around mountain |
2017.08.24 | |
Wyoming |
2.8 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Yellowstone: Short steep hike to Geyser area that is seldom visited |
2017.08.24 | |
Wyoming |
9.4 |
7.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Yellowstone: Steep mountain hike to valley. surprisingly little wildlife to be found. |
2017.08.23 | |
Colorado |
5.4 |
7.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Hike about the mountains of Colorado |
2017.08.19 | |
Colorado |
3.0 |
7.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Nice hike in the park will little traffic |
2017.08.19 | |
Colorado |
6.1 |
7.5/10 |
6.0/10 |
Nice scenery, to many people |
2017.08.18 | |
Arizona |
5.9 |
7.5/10 |
4.5/10 |
Good views of lake. Best to do during weekdays to avoid crowds. |
2017.05.17 | |
Arizona |
7.9 |
7.5/10 |
9.0/10 |
Great views but to many people |
2017.04.29 | |
Arizona |
Mount Peeley |
5.4 |
7.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Good mountain views |
2017.04.19 |
Arizona |
7.4 |
7.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Nice flowers, Buzzards and Bald Eagle |
2017.03.29 | |
Arizona |
9.8 |
8.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Wonderful wildflowers at this time of year |
2017.03.26 | |
Arizona |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Looks like we were about 1 week late on this one. |
2017.03.19 | |
Arizona |
9.7 |
8.0/10 |
7.0/10 |
Nice views, best visited during wild flower season |
2017.03.12 | |
Arizona |
9.3 |
8.5/10 |
8.0/10 |
A cactus jungle with a steep climb and excellent view. |
2017.03.05 | |
Arizona |
10.0 |
9.9/10 |
10/10 |
Hiking, Climbing with 75lb backpack makes for quite an adventure! But great views on the needle. |
2017.02.08 | |
Arizona |
2.4 |
4.5/10 |
5.0/10 |
In city hiking with nice view of Superstitions at top. |
2017.02.04 | |
Arizona |
6.2 |
8.5/10 |
7.0/10 |
Granite wonderland with high desert views |
2017.01.11 | |
Arizona |
7.0 |
8.0/10 |
6.0/10 |
Classic Sonoran desert scenery with some city views. |
2017.01.02 |
2016 Hikes
State |
Hike Name |
Length (Miles) |
Rating (10) |
Difficulty (10) |
One Line Description |
Date |
2016 Total = 112.9 miles |
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Arizona |
11.7 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Nice open views with surprisingly little sub divisions visible |
2016.12.11 | |
Arizona |
4.9 |
8.5/10 |
8.5/10 |
Steep climb to great views of the Superstitions |
2016.10.09 | |
Arizona |
5.6 |
7.0/10 |
7.5/10 |
Highest point in Maricopa county |
2016.09.15 | |
Arizona |
8.4 |
8.0/10 |
8.0/10 |
Nice hike with good views of the lake. |
2016.04.13 | |
Arizona |
8.0 |
8.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Nice views on the North and East parts of the hike. Crowds at Wind Cave Trail. |
2016.04.09 | |
Arizona |
12.2 |
9.0/10 |
6.5/10 |
Super views with a bit of river rock hiking |
2016.03.30 | |
Arizona |
5.5 |
7.0/10 |
4.5/10 |
Nice hike with great views at the end. |
2016.03.23 2017.04.01 | |
Arizona |
N/A |
4.0/10 |
N/A |
Just Pictures of park |
2016.03.14 | |
Arizona |
6.0 |
8.0/10 |
8.5/10 |
Great Views, feels like 12 miles |
2016.03.06 | |
Arizona |
9.2 |
8.5/10 |
6.5/10 |
Gentle pleasant inclines in this hike in the Superstitions. |
2016.02.28 | |
Arizona |
6.3 |
9.0/10 |
4.0/10 |
A nice hike with typical Sonoran desert scenery and lots of cacti and wide variety of birds. |
2016.02.19 | |
Arizona |
5.7 |
7.0/10 |
3.0/10 |
Pretty flat quick hike |
2016.01.17 | |
Arizona |
14.8 |
8.5/10 |
7.5/10 |
Great change in landscape and wonderful cliff dwellings, up close and personal. |
2016.01.23 | |
Arizona |
14.6 |
4.0/10 |
9.5/10 |
Two nice hikes, but off-route cat claw bushwhacking between routes is hell. |
2016.02.05 |