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mikehanneman
Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 4 Location: waterloo, iowa
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Posted: 2/27/2011, 12:39 pm Post subject: Phoenix/AZ day hike recommendations! |
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I have been a member for a few years and enjoy your topics and the great photos!!
I will be in Phoenix in early May. I am planning on driving over to Death Valley for a couple of days and then returning. I was wondering if any of you have a suggestion about a 4 to 6 hour hike around Phoenix or within 75 to 100 miles of the area. I am from Iowa and will be traveling alone.
I appreciate your responses and suggestions!!!
Thanks,
Mike _________________ Mike Hanneman |
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sbkelley
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ
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Posted: 3/1/2011, 9:04 am Post subject: |
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If you're here in early May, the low desert can be uncomfortably warm. That makes it tough to find a near-town hike with pleasant temps, but starting early, being near water, and maybe a cool front passing through all help.
Many of us start heading north and east to the high country that time of year. I think Horton Creek may be a little over that 100 mile limit, but that's a nice one for May. Sixshooter Canyon in the Pinal Mountains would work. If the Agua Fria is flowing, the Black Canyon Trail is worth looking into - leaves right from Black Canyon City. _________________ Mountains complement desert as desert complements city, as wilderness complements and completes civilization. - Ed Abbey |
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SkyIslandHiker
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Sahuarita (Tucson) AZ
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Posted: 3/1/2011, 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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If you come to Tucson instead you'll have several 8,500-9,400 foot mountain ranges close by with cooler temperatures to hike in.
Bill _________________ TucsonHikers - Southern Arizona's Hiking Network!
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sbkelley
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ
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Posted: 3/1/2011, 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Agreed...if you can get Southeast, do it. The Sky Islands are great in the summer. Mt. Wrightson, the Catalinas, the Huachucas, Pinalenos, and Chiricahuas are all great options. _________________ Mountains complement desert as desert complements city, as wilderness complements and completes civilization. - Ed Abbey |
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mikehanneman
Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 4 Location: waterloo, iowa
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Posted: 3/3/2011, 9:03 am Post subject: |
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I really like the desert. I could start early in the morning and make the hike shorter. Any ideas for a shorter desert hike around the Phoenix area?
I really appreciate your feedback! Thanks for taking the time to respond! Mike _________________ Mike Hanneman |
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sbkelley
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ
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Posted: 3/3/2011, 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I'd check out the Boulder Canyon Trail that leaves from Canyon Lake. Big views, reasonable grades, and there's a lake at the beginning and end if you're overheating The Superstitions are always a treat for the eyes, too.
I'm not sure if this Trailhead is affected by the road work on the Apache Trail, so somebody jump in if so. But as far as I know, you should be able to just take SR 88 to Canyon Lake marina, park, and head up into the hills! Good luck,
Scott _________________ Mountains complement desert as desert complements city, as wilderness complements and completes civilization. - Ed Abbey |
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mikehanneman
Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 4 Location: waterloo, iowa
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Posted: 3/6/2011, 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for your input! I sure appreciate it! Mike _________________ Mike Hanneman |
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