Clover Creek Canyon
Bob and I did an out and back hike in Clover Creek Canyon. Although it was hot in the Phoenix metro area, the temperature was 67 degrees (Fahrenheit) when we started at 7:30am and around 85 degrees when we finished … Continued
Friday Fitness Hike
Starting from the Trailhead Staging Area, I hiked a six mile loop: Pemberton, Scenic, Cinch, Escondido, Shallmo Wash, and Pemberton. The temperature was in the mid to upper eighties when I started and the low nineties when I finished. I’m … Continued
Friday Fitness Hike
A view of Red Mountain from the Tortoise Trail: The 1960 Chevy in Stoneman Wash: More views from Stoneman Wash…
Sunday Hike – Dixie Mine Trail
Marilyn, Marie, and I hiked the Dixie Mine Trail, out to the gravel road and back. Near the intersection with the Sonoran Trail, we saw three deer!
Friday Fitness Hike
Mike, Bob, Linda, Sara, Dorinda, and I hiked 10.6 miles on the Dixie Mine, Prospector, Bell Pass, Windmill, Coachwhip, and Dixie Mine (again, for the return) trails. Our total ascent on this hike was a bit over 1500 feet. A … Continued
North Peak Trail – Mazatzals
On Sunday, I hiked the North Peak Trail with a visit to the North Peak in the Mazatzals. Hike distance was nearly 11 miles with around 4,000 feet of total ascent. Bob and Mike, who accompanied me for part of … Continued
Friday Fitness Hike
Bob, Mike, Linda, Sara, and I hiked a 8.25 mile loop starting from the Horse Staging Area. The morning was surprisingly cool for mid to late May. I was cold when we started and added a layer that I wore … Continued
Wednesday Night on the Shallmo Wash Trail
Two shots from my Wednesday evening hike on Shallmo Wash, Pemberton, Scenic, Cinch, and Escondido. These photos were taken from the Shallmo Wash Trail.
Friday Fitness Hike
Bob, Mike, and I hiked a 9.1 mile loop: Pemberton, Lariat, Granite, Stoneman Wash, and back on Pemberton. Prior to the hike, I noticed this Wolfberry bush. The berries are starting to dry out. Look for the hare/jackrabbit at the … Continued
Wednesday Hike – Shallmo/Pemberton/Scenic/Cinch/Escondido
These are from a quick six mile loop that I did on Wednesday evening…