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Maricopa County

Close up of the first petroglyph cairn, this one marking the intersection of Tortuga Trail and Limestone Trail #252.

Elephant Mountain Trail

2012-11-18 Hiking 0

Back out to Spur Cross to have another go at the Elephant Mountain loop, this time with a loaded route in the GPS. I figured […]

Deem Hills Recreation Area

2012-08-11 Hiking 0

Wanted to do something close to town that would give me time to get to Turf Paradise by 11:30. (Even though the local horse season […]

No joke.

Cottonwood Spring Loop

2012-05-26 Hiking 0

Been really busy, and stressed out — work — lately, and so have not been exercising as much as I should have. (As an example, […]

The tank east of Mormon Grove trailhead.

Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244

2012-02-18 Hiking 0

This morning’s pre-game meal was again courtesy of Rainbow Donuts, but to get some variety in my diet, I had a kolache (a sausage roll) […]

Ballantine Cabin cattle skull.

Ballantine Cabin & Corral

2012-02-05 Hiking 0

I tried finding some hiking partners, but I guess there was a football game on TV. Anyway, stopped at Rainbow Donuts on 7th St in Sunnyslope […]

My car, at home, showing the effects of driving on First Water Rd. (Note the zip-tied cable.)

Hackberry Spring Loop

2012-01-15 Hiking 0

This was my second time out to First Water TH, and though I knew the road was gravel, I had forgotten how bumpy the ride […]

Bartlett Lake, looking shiney.

Palo Verde Trail #512

2012-01-08 Hiking 0

Last time out, I lost Trail #512 as soon as I stepped foot on it. This time I came equipped with more than a hiking […]

Angry Frustrated Hair Pulling Guy

Dixie Mountain Loop

2011-12-11 Hiking, Rant 0

I was going to do this hike on Sunday, explore some of the new trails and get a few more miles in before hiking with autumnstars in […]

Very large Western Diamondback.

BCT: Table Mesa Rd. to Little Pan Loop

2011-07-03 Hiking 0

Directions: North I-17, exit 236, west Table Mesa Rd. After you cross over I-17, turn right down the dirt road. (If you stay straight on […]

If you are getting the impression there is a lot of shooting along the first three BCT segments, you would be correct.

BCT: Boy Scout Loop to Table Mesa Rd.

2011-06-26 Hiking 0

Directions: North I-17, exit 232, west New River Rd. After you cross under I-17, and drive up the small rise, take the very first right, […]

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Recent Posts

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    Goldwater Lakes Loop

    2026-08-11 Hiking 0

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