My hiking partner had never been to the Wave Cave so after climbing 2/3rds of Pickett we hit this on the way back to Phoenix 

<div class="md"><p>My hiking partner had never been to the Wave Cave so after climbing 2/3rds of Pickett we hit this on the way back to Phoenix </p>
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Wave Cave Conciliatory Hike after Pickett fail 

Attempted the trail today, but after a few sketchy bouldering runs, I called it quits and headed back down. Knowing Limitations is key to hiker survival for myself or anyone else who’s getting out there! The Mountain won for today! Safe hiking all! 

<div class="md"><p>Attempted the trail today, but after a few sketchy bouldering runs, I called it quits and headed back down. Knowing Limitations is key to hiker survival for myself or anyone else who’s getting out there! The Mountain won for today! Safe hiking all! </p>
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Pickett Post Mountain attempt #1

Made good time to the Pass. If you travel Clockwise as I did there are three passes one which is a walkthrough. The next is a scale through a crevice on granite worn smooth. The next area is a scramble up another glassy boulder. Finally the Pass! 

<div class="md"><p>Made good time to the Pass. If you travel Clockwise as I did there are three passes one which is a walkthrough. The next is a scale through a crevice on granite worn smooth. The next area is a scramble up another glassy boulder. Finally the Pass! </p>
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Mormon trail to Fatman pass via Hidden Valley Loop to National Trail. Made good time to the Pass. If you travel Clockwise as I did there are three passes one which is a walkthrough

Quick hike to Acer Summit Today beautiful day although air quality could have been better

 New trail for me on the Baseline side of South Mountain

Found this collapsed shack out in Agua Fria National Monument, really confused how someone got the materials here as it’s pretty far from the road and through a couple of washes. Anybody got any good guesses as to what it is or how it got there? Found a weird box with a radiation symbol on it as well as some old kids toys at the shack.

<div class="md"><p>Found this collapsed shack out in Agua Fria National Monument, really confused how someone got the materials here as it’s pretty far from the road and through a couple of washes. Anybody got any good guesses as to what it is or how it got there? Found a weird box with a radiation symbol on it as well as some old kids toys at the shack.</p>
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Abandoned Shack Found in Agua Fria National Monument

Early and fifty degrees for todays hike

Great Day trip to BLM Dispersed camping at the base of Saddle Mountain

<div class="md"><p>Great Day trip to BLM Dispersed camping at the base of Saddle Mountain</p>
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Saddle Back Mountain for Fire Agates today near Tonopah 

Who has been getting out to enjoy these awesome mornings! 

PSA New Pyramid trail parking is about an eighth of a mile west of the old area! More spaces and graded. Beautiful morning! 

Bersera Canyon to Gila Loop a slightly more difficult assent hiking west to east! 

Happy Fall AZ Hikers! 

Bersera Gila Loop was seventy two degrees at 0540 Fall has arrived 🌵 😀

Today Piestwa 300 Summit trail. I felt a need to step up the game from the usual loop at South Mountain. It’s easy to forget how much game it brings but worth the cardio kick! 

Another Hike for Life

No Sun and so much fun! Who is hiking this week? 

Long South Mountain hike w/ water stops

Last day in AZ before moving 😢. Had to hit Miller Peak one more time.

Back to the usual hike this week! Another moon and sun trek! Winter is coming and the sun is setting later. Soon prime hiking weather will return! Get out side and enjoy

Hi all,

Trying to get back into hiking/backpacking after a 20 yr hiatus.  Looking for a decent hike in medium to higher elevations with water in AZ.  Used to love Little Saddle Mountain trail but im reading it may be closed? Other good trails to enjoy the peace and quiet?

<div class="md"><p>Hi all,</p>

<p>Trying to get back into hiking/backpacking after a 20 yr hiatus.  Looking for a decent hike in medium to higher elevations with water in AZ.  Used to love Little Saddle Mountain trail but im reading it may be closed? Other good trails to enjoy the peace and quiet?</p>
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Easy overnight hike 

Piestwa Peak Freedom 302 trail today! 

Great break from the heat up at the Natural bridge in Payson followed by the usual death march at 0430 today

Sun was peaking out as my hike ended! The half moon helped with night vision

<div class="md"><p>Awesome Speckled Rattlesnake encounter! </p>
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And the Moon Lights my way

Overcast and raining, so the colors didn't pop as much as the pics you find online.

<div class="md"><p>Overcast and raining, so the colors didn&#39;t pop as much as the pics you find online.</p>
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Cibecue falls

Has anyone been to Fossil Creek Falls recently, by chance? My fiance and I did the Bob Bear trail last May and want to check out the other trail soon (note: both of us are experienced desert hikers, would start very early, bring lots of water, etc etc). 

I’m mostly wondering about the road in! I know it’s a lot longer than the drive to Bob Bear, but is it rougher? I drive a Jetta and grew up rurally on gravel roads. The road to Bob Bear was manageable for me, same with going to Tanque Verde Falls multiple times. I’m confident in my car and my skills navigating washboards and whatnot, but I also know my limits. If we have to wait till we have an SUV, no biggie. I just really want to go play in some nice water, lol

If anyone has been there recently/has pictures for reference I’d greatly appreciate it 🙏🏻

<div class="md"><p>Has anyone been to Fossil Creek Falls recently, by chance? My fiance and I did the Bob Bear trail last May and want to check out the other trail soon (note: both of us are experienced desert hikers, would start very early, bring lots of water, etc etc). </p>

<p>I’m mostly wondering about the road in! I know it’s a lot longer than the drive to Bob Bear, but is it rougher? I drive a Jetta and grew up rurally on gravel roads. The road to Bob Bear was manageable for me, same with going to Tanque Verde Falls multiple times. I’m confident in my car and my skills navigating washboards and whatnot, but I also know my limits. If we have to wait till we have an SUV, no biggie. I just really want to go play in some nice water, lol</p>

<p>If anyone has been there recently/has pictures for reference I’d greatly appreciate it 🙏🏻</p>
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Fossil Creek Falls

Took a break last week! Back at it pre sunrise! Ninety three degrees and breezy at 0430

Sun, Moon and Carbeque! Temps were in the nineties at 0445 with a slight breeze under overcast skies! 

<div class="md"><p>Sun, Moon and Carbeque! Temps were in the nineties at 0445 with a slight breeze under overcast skies! </p>
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Interesting day at the trailhead!

The weather held for the hike and I took the clockwise route to Bersera Canyon then to Gila loop. I shot the Estrella Mountains from the saddle where Bersera/Gila connect. 

<div class="md"><p>The weather held for the hike and I took the clockwise route to Bersera Canyon then to Gila loop. I shot the Estrella Mountains from the saddle where Bersera/Gila connect. </p>
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Eighty four degrees today at 0430.

0500 Bersera Gila Loop, South Mountain

<div class="md"><p>Hiking Everything Arizona</p>
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Easy overnight hike

Fossil Creek Falls