tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.comments2024-03-18T01:07:38.538-07:00Arizona HikingMarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128367085408432589noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-79787182229650661352023-03-30T09:49:40.105-07:002023-03-30T09:49:40.105-07:00UPDATE: This trail is now known as the Rabbit Ears...UPDATE: This trail is now known as the Rabbit Ears TrailMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128367085408432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-20030285387084997382022-08-20T08:45:29.759-07:002022-08-20T08:45:29.759-07:00So glad to see list accumulated elevation gain! So glad to see list accumulated elevation gain! Brian Reanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-26097293067497252502021-12-01T14:00:05.361-08:002021-12-01T14:00:05.361-08:00Mare, these are some great photos. I love that you...Mare, these are some great photos. I love that you were able to get the desert colors so well.<br /><br />DanielDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610711780240810954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-7444584881019921962021-11-13T13:14:08.571-08:002021-11-13T13:14:08.571-08:00Looks like a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing!Looks like a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing!Wayne W Wallshttps://waynewwalls.blogspot.com/p/business-and-economy.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-48552672114382940382021-03-15T10:14:27.263-07:002021-03-15T10:14:27.263-07:00Many thanks for your excellent overview of the stu...Many thanks for your excellent overview of the stunning Tortolita Preserve. It's a hidden gem and we're so glad that you found it.Laura Cortelyounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-24798893507216695882020-07-02T12:27:13.020-07:002020-07-02T12:27:13.020-07:0006/30/2020
I just returned from an overnight backp...06/30/2020<br />I just returned from an overnight backpack trip along this trail and swimming/fishing East Clear Creek. The distance and difficulty are correct as stated, but be advised that the entire area burned in a wildfire in 2018. Almost all on-line info. is therefore now out of date, including the goggle earth imagery at this time. The creek is still worth the walk, but I wouldn't plan on much summer shade here for the next 30 years.<br />The trailhead is now marked only by two burn't stubs from the posts that once held the trailhead sign. It is exactly 2 miles in along FR 513B. Parts of the trail have become obscured, but some kind souls have placed small rock cairns at the switchbacks and turns. Wear stout shoes or boots, not running shoes. I remember the cabin site from a decade ago, but didn't notice it this trip. So it is probably toast. The river bed is more brushy now. So plan on some bush-wacking to traverse up or down stream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-6933690203122942202020-04-13T15:41:13.108-07:002020-04-13T15:41:13.108-07:00This is exactly what I'm doing, now I will try...This is exactly what I'm doing, now I will try drawing! Thank you! jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391173248043742712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-54931510280504542722020-03-26T15:18:18.955-07:002020-03-26T15:18:18.955-07:00Thank you for saying this. I hope many people lis...Thank you for saying this. I hope many people listen, this is the longest I've been off the trails in years, and it's so disappointing to miss the beautiful spring weather and wildflowers, but they will be there next year. Thank you for everyone for staying home and keeping everyone safe.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547996694583122414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-45323287610795029932020-03-16T12:35:31.502-07:002020-03-16T12:35:31.502-07:00Thanks for letting me know. The book has been sell...Thanks for letting me know. The book has been selling out quickly at various locations and is being re-stocked. You can also order it online. Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128367085408432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-68314231088871580942020-03-15T16:38:09.155-07:002020-03-15T16:38:09.155-07:00I was at the Tempe Costco today (3/15) and the boo...I was at the Tempe Costco today (3/15) and the book was not there.Clockmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365051971248257757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-29918263187494832222020-01-30T14:24:24.137-08:002020-01-30T14:24:24.137-08:00Anybody know who is in the very large Rock covered...Anybody know who is in the very large Rock covered grave near the old massacre trail parking area?<br /> It is next to a small wash, has a large rock for a headstone. <br /><br />My email: guapo619@mail2world.com alfonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747233164334557065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-34217200697804298442019-03-28T06:17:37.039-07:002019-03-28T06:17:37.039-07:00As a member of the Board of Directors for the Beav...As a member of the Board of Directors for the Beaver Creek Trails Coalition I was thrilled to see the recent article in AZ Central. What a wonderful job you have done in describing the trails, the surrounding high desert environment, and some of the interesting nearby attractions. The Trails Coalition has been in existence for nearly ten years, and only in the past three and a half years have we been able to build the current Wickiup Trails System from the previous network of social neighborhood trails. It has been a partnership at many different levels involving local volunteers, Forest Service personnel, state grant funds and Trails Coalition motivation that has resulted in the creation of our trails system.<br />I encourage anyone who is in the Rimrock/Lake Montezuma area, located only a couple miles from Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, to visit our trails system for a refreshing and enjoyable hike. <br />Kenn Trout, V-pres., Beaver Creek Trails CoalitionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965612734924126267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-24094552544031791452019-01-29T09:50:50.301-08:002019-01-29T09:50:50.301-08:00The entrance to FR 532 on Bartlett Dam Road is blo...The entrance to FR 532 on Bartlett Dam Road is blocked, however, there are other access points and motorized travel is allowed on the roads behind the blockade. Somehow, the area around FR 532 was mostly untouched by the Cave Creek Complex Fire. Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128367085408432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-76959715257270784882019-01-26T13:08:20.563-08:002019-01-26T13:08:20.563-08:00I haven't been up to that area in years since ...I haven't been up to that area in years since they closed the road after the fire. Is the 532 road still closed at the Horseshoe Road Dam intersection?Ron Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599076070533025230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-23275101285786361292018-09-27T05:34:52.280-07:002018-09-27T05:34:52.280-07:00nice picturesnice picturessamuel jacksonhttps://spinoutdoor.com/best-hiking-hat-for-hot-weather/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-63755636421656585632018-07-15T08:58:22.007-07:002018-07-15T08:58:22.007-07:00Just wanted to give an update and a little heads u...Just wanted to give an update and a little heads up....We were looking forward to this trail and climbing the lookout tower. But the good people at the Big Lake General Store informed us that the tower burned down in the Wallow Fire in 2011. ("blew up", apparently). They told me that the remains are still there and it's cool to see but we skipped it because my valley looks don't work well in thin mountain air.Amanda Altmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-20590352555636990142018-04-11T13:53:50.928-07:002018-04-11T13:53:50.928-07:00Of course, a list of 700 plus list of trails is gr...Of course, a list of 700 plus list of trails is great. Due to the negligence of someone, we should not lose our nature reserves. We should take care of our trails especially in summer regarding forest fire. <br />Exploring a trail like CLARK SPRING TRAIL #40, is an awesome experience. Happy hiking. Thanks for sharing the experience.Ashley Wilsonhttps://www.hikinggearlab.com/backpacking-tipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-72375901017476422452018-03-07T03:15:50.597-08:002018-03-07T03:15:50.597-08:00Hey Mare! I met you on this hike on Saturday as I ...Hey Mare! I met you on this hike on Saturday as I was finishing Passage 15. I read your blog all the time. I didn’t even realize you were this Mare! Haha! <br /><br />- miceymichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855240895148103436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-48575281634868539772018-03-06T08:17:38.985-08:002018-03-06T08:17:38.985-08:00Wonderful article. Thank you so much for making th...Wonderful article. Thank you so much for making the trek with us! This is the best hiking blog on the planet! Uncle ScaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632990861465156602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-55891148151119845622018-02-07T18:41:51.524-08:002018-02-07T18:41:51.524-08:00Thanks for this article! I saw it today in the Re...Thanks for this article! I saw it today in the Republic; I live in Chicagoland now but am from Tucson and still subscribe to e-versions of Arizona newspapers. I'll enjoy this!<br /><br />Jeri Jahnke<br />ChicagolandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638485225160810049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-72010279058452720612017-12-09T12:07:25.672-08:002017-12-09T12:07:25.672-08:00I saw an "ancestor" of the tree up there...I saw an "ancestor" of the tree up there a few years ago, before it became controversial. A good compromise would be to allow only natural trees and organic and natural-metal ornaments. Nothing that would degrade in the sun, get blown by the wind, and pollute the surroundings with plastics and such. The tree would have to be removed by a certain date.Fareed Abou-Haidarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274557553255219804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-2836476517511508582017-11-03T05:10:06.022-07:002017-11-03T05:10:06.022-07:00This is fantastic! Haha! And the reason I’ll proba...This is fantastic! Haha! And the reason I’ll probably never have the patience to lead a group hike with a bunch of strangers. I’m a nurse. Maybe I’d do better to set up an aid station in the wilderness for all the stupid people?michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855240895148103436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-65249325259179821622017-08-20T09:58:17.994-07:002017-08-20T09:58:17.994-07:00I just completed this trail and fortunately follow...I just completed this trail and fortunately followed the advice of another's post advising to hike this trail counterclockwise. I have seen this trail rated from moderate to difficult. The correct label is illusive. If you are in any kind of shape, the moderate depiction is probably accurate. However, if you don't do any regular exercise, I would advise you find another trail. The first half of the trail is pretty taxing unless you're in good shape. I'm 68 years old and have had two heart attacks. After my GPS said I had reached a mile I wondered if I overestimated my capabilities. The incredible views gave me a second wind. Gratefully, the last 2 miles were a walk rather than a hike. My decision to continue was rewarded with incredible mountain views, strewn with huge boulders. The trail itself was really well marked and in pristine condition. The only litter I encountered was an empty plastic water bottle that appeared to have fallen into an irretrievable crevice. Additionally, I only saw one other person on the trail. I was delighted by the solitude and equally bewildered by the lack of other travelers. I went on a Sunday morning with the temperatures in the mid seventies. I have hiked all over the Payson area and this is now my favorite trail.Waltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-39139435739044151202017-08-07T10:13:51.310-07:002017-08-07T10:13:51.310-07:00Thank you for this post! Your photos helped me id...Thank you for this post! Your photos helped me identify the beautiful white flowers we had come across near Chevelon Canyon lake last week. It's the cliff rose! Great site you've got here. Looking forward to checking out some nice hikes. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742105802768625523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3360001322242903715.post-65149128990107917912017-08-06T09:49:41.861-07:002017-08-06T09:49:41.861-07:00This patch is awesome! Just requested permission t...This patch is awesome! Just requested permission to join the group. Excited to connect with fellow Arizonan hikers. Max Karrenhttps://backobeyond.blognoreply@blogger.com