Picacho Peak: Sunset Vista Trail
There’s a Table Mesa (“Table Table”) in Arizona, so why not a Picacho Peak (“Peak Peak”)? 😜 Picacho Peak is the distinct formation on the […]
Hiking
Governors Peak
Less than an hour from my home in Sunnyslope, Governors Peak is not far from Phoenix. The trailhead is on a dirt road, but one […]
Maricopa Peak
I was going to hike another segment of the Maricopa Trail today, but my wife was visiting family in Florida, and hiking from Anthem to […]
Anniversary Arch Loop
The Goldfield Mountains are located north of Apache Junction, and south of the Salt River. The Superstition Mountains are literally across the road, on the […]
Skyline Regional Park
Working my way around the Phoenix metro area doing winter locals’ hikes, today was Skyline Regional Park’s turn. Skyline Regional Park has four summits, of […]
Maricopa Trail: CCRP to Anthem TH
Counter-clockwise from Bronco Trailhead, this is the 3rd segment of the Maricopa Trail. I’ve had knee problems since I was 20, including blowing out each […]
Coldwater / Toothaker / Rainbow Valley
It gets cold in 7,000+ ft. northern Arizona during winter: The record low is a shocking -40℉ at Hawley Lake, in the White Mountains, on Jan. […]
Black Mesa Loop
Unlike two years ago, this Black Mesa Loop actually involved me hiking on Black Mesa, rather than past it on the trail which bears its […]
BCT: Government Spring to Cordes
Hiking from the corral near Government Spring to Antelope Creek Rd., a mile southwest of the ghost town of Cordes, is the tenth segment, south-to-north, […]
Burr Oak Woods
My wife and I were back in Blue Springs, Missouri, for Thanksgiving with our oldest son, Augie. I’m not sure who got stuffed more: The […]