Elephant Rock, and its arch, as viewed from the indian ruins.

Elephant Rock Mesa

2018-06-29 0

This was my first time in Sierra Ancha since hiking Tanner Peak nearly a year ago. The Sierra Ancha’s blessing & curse is that it […]

Cottonwood Spring Loop

2018-03-06 0

Last week, exploring Bullard Mine, was an ‘away’ hike. This week was supposed to be another ‘locals hike’. My plan was to hike a loop […]

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Crackerbox Canyon

2017-09-15 0

I’m gradually working my way through the many small canyons that drain off the Mogollon Rim, one or two per year: East Bear Canyon (2014) was […]

Saluting Fisher Point with an Oak Creek Nut Brown Ale.

Sandys Canyon

2017-08-28 0

I was thinking of doing this hike back in June, or early July, but for some reason I cannot remember — despite two hours of […]

Tanner Peak

2017-06-04 3

I’ve had Tanner Peak on my list for two years, since I hiked Armer Mountain, looking for the West Point C-47 wreckage. The last time […]

Enjoying the "easy chair" on top of Williams Benchmark.

Alamo Lake BM Loop

2017-02-23 4

Four years ago, almost to the day, I first hiked the Alamo Lake BM Loop. Back in early 2013, I was still trying to find […]