Flatiron

cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

People have certainly gotten lost there!

mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

People have died there. They get off the main trail and into the wrong side canyon. Or they fall at the waterfall area. Coming down Siphon Draw from the top in the dark is something you don't want to do if you've never been there.
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Kristyn · Posted: 1/23/2003, 8:43 am Post subject:

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

Siphon Draw to Flatiron is one of the tougher hikes in the area, and the danger level is higher than a squaw pk or camelback. I'd certianly never advise a 1st timer to go solo, unless that person had a great deal of experience. Search and Rescue regularly picks up the remains of people who've fallen out there. It's not uncommon to see hikers off course toward the other canyon, from which it's difficult to get out. Generally this occurs on the descent, when people aren't likely to reascend to rediscover the trail.
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plummer150 · Posted: 1/28/2003, 3:27 pm Post subject: Flat

Sweet hike. This is one of my favorite hikes to go on. It's truely an amazing site when you make it to the top!
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CatValet · Posted: 1/28/2003, 3:34 pm Post subject:

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I ussually have no problem doing a mountain by myself if I dont know anything about it, but the Flatiron sounds like a different mountain. I like to share my expereinces with somebody anyway. It is always fun to do something like that with somebody. The Flatiron is the one hike i desperately want to do around here. I just need somebody that can do it with me on a tuesday since that is my day off. Or if somebody can do it with me on a Sunday when I'm not teaching sunday school at my church.
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GeorgAz · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale

Wish I could join you all,but my Flatiron days are over.My knees will go up anything,but then there's that gnarly way down!Maybe if I o'd on anti- inflams and wrap them! Maybe I'll give it another shot! Rolling Eyes

cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

I use just one walking stick and it really helps. It's the right knee that bothers me so I plant the stick whenever I'm about to put more strain on that knee.
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

I have the same problem (blew my right knee out playing hockey back in my HS days). The trekking pole(s) were the best investment I've made in a while towards my hiking fetish. I'm sure Kurthzone would concurr...

cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

Canyon Dweller - I'm planning on doing Flatiron on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Hope you can join me! Anyone else wanna go? Hiking

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

giving I have the day off TOTALLY!!!!!!!! Very Happy

That would so make my day. Would we meet at the trail or some place in Phoenix? I am in North Phoenix. What time would you want to do it?
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