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 […]
Tonto National Forest
Juniper Flat – Sierra Ancha
I don’t get out to the Sierra Ancha too often, as it is a three hour drive from Sunnyslope, despite being only 67 miles away […]
Mount Peeley
The last time I was in the Old Beeline Highway area was just over eight years ago, when I hiked Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244. […]
First Water to Canyon Lake
The two major trailheads for the Superstition Mountains are Peralta Trailhead to the south and First Water Trailhead to the north. Sure, there are others, […]
Pioneer Trail #196
The first stop on this year’s Arizona fall color tour was Lockett Meadow to Inner Basin in the San Francisco Peaks. The second stop, last […]
Fraser Canyon & Randolph Canyon
Though earlier in the week Phoenix finally hit 100° for the first time this year, the high temp was supposed to drop right back down, […]
Cottonwood Trail #120
Because it has been nine months since I celebrated Airborne Day by hiking Green Mountain Trail #21, I figured it was time for me to […]
Bartlett Lake Super Bloom
My dad is laid up, and several times has mentioned to me his disappointment at not being to get out to see the Super Bloom. […]
Black Mesa Loop
Last week I explored Big Stick Mine, on the Santa Maria River, about a two hour drive from my home in Sunnyslope. So, this week […]
Arnett Creek – Telegraph Canyon Loop
I used to spend a lot more time hiking near Superior, back in 2014 and 2015. I’ve spread my wings since then, but I’ve always […]