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Reach 11 Recreation Area

Globe chamomile, aka stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer), an invasive species from South Africa, has become widespread in Maricopa County over the last 15 years. Stinknet was the most common flower in Reach 11.

Reach 11 Recreation Area

2026-02-25 Hiking 0

There’s a good decription of the overall Reach 11 Recreation Area from when I biked the west end last year, so I won’t repeat it, […]

Looking past desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides) to the Loop 101 Freeway. There were no other desert flowers.

Reach 11 Recreation Area

2025-01-07 Bike Riding 0

Reach 11 Recreation Area is located in north Phoenix. From Cave Creek Rd., Reach 11 stretches seven miles east to Scottsdale Rd., and a less than a […]

Recent Posts

  • This friendly fella stopping by to say "Hello" at the coneflower patch on FR 139C was the highlight of my day.

    Middle Barbershop Bail

    2026-07-08 Hiking 0
  • The Stott, Scott & Wilson cemetery in Hangmans Draw reminded me of Davey Gowan's grave in the Mazatzal Mountains. Note the "Aug 4 1888" dates of death are incorrect: The three were lynched a week later.

    Stott Canyon – Hangmans Draw

    2026-07-01 Cemetery, Hiking 0
  • Looking north across Potato Lake. I like this perspective the best. Lots of white clover, plus elk & deer scat.

    Potato Lake Draw

    2026-06-24 Hiking 0
  • Sheep Tank is located a mile west of Mooney Mountain. The water looked really good!

    Garland Prairie – Sheep Tank Loop

    2026-06-10 Hiking 0
  • Emerald Point, viewed from Abalone Point Lookout. The panoramic view stretches (L-R) from Dana Point, past Laguna Beach, Two Rock Point, Emerald Point, Abalone Point, Crystal Cove, Catalina Island (distant), Reef Point, Palos Verdes (distant), and Pelican Point, to Newport Beach.

    Crystal Cove State Park

    2026-05-25 Hiking 0

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