Seven Springs – Kingsnake's Home Den

The A.B. Rock was carved exactly 100 years ago, on April 7, 1917.

Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop

2017-04-07 Hiking 0

The last time I did the Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop, I was very new to Arizona hiking, with nothing much under my belt […]

On the summit. Across the background are Bronco Butte, Continental Mountain, Black Mountain and the city of Cave Creek.

Quien Sabe Peak

2017-01-13 Hiking 0

I first noticed Quien Sabe Peak’s distinct formation while hiking Cottonwood Creek from the Bronco Trailhead to Cave Creek last April. I frequently plan hikes, then don’t […]

The Cave Creek Complex Fire burned ~240,000 acres in June, 2005.

Maricopa Trail: Bronco TH to Spur Cross

2016-04-08 Hiking 0

Counter-clockwise from Bronco Trailhead, this is the 1st segment of the Maricopa Trail. I’ve had this hike on my list for years, at least since […]

Seven Springs to Cave Creek

2011-05-22 Hiking 0

Third time up in this area after doing the Cave Creek/Skunk Tank Loop and Bronco Trail #245 in February. Started at 6:10 a.m. to minimize […]

Bronco Trailhead memorial In memory of Joe Fanning and Bill Mertens, Dedicated Forest Service Employees".

Bronco to Seven Springs

2011-02-13 Hiking 0

I started hiking at 0820. It was sunny, high 50s (warming to upper 60s), no breeze. I liked the Seven Springs area so much last week, […]

Cave Creek / Skunk Tank Loop

2011-02-05 Hiking 0

I started hiking at 0750. It was sunny, 34 degrees, no breeze (praise jeebus). I was hoping to get started by 0730, but I sat […]