First hike of Tom Thumb Trail, North McDowell Mts. Last week I hiked the Tom Thumb Trail located in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. A friend had recently mentioned the hike and said it was really scenic and fun. I found directions in a Yelp report but was told by a park volunteer that access to [...]
Shaw Butte’s Christmas Tree and Cactus I’ve made hiking Shaw Butte on or near Christmas a tradition since finding the tree the locals decorate with Christmas ornaments. There was a wide variety this year … more that were eco-friendly, non-breakable and habitat thoughtful. The trail was busy today and while always friendly, almost everyone said [...]
When hiking trails in North Phoenix Mountain Park, you lose the awareness that you are in the middle of the 5th largest US city. I’ve found my favorite hike in Phoenix, Arizona! It’s the series of trails that cover the area around Squaw Peak in the North Phoenix Mountain Park. My friend Rambo (yes, that is [...]
September 20, 2010 – Mt. Bierstadt hike, Colorado Mt. Bierstadt is a Front Range Colorado 14er. It’s elevation is 14,060 feet. It is considered one of the easier Colorado 14ers because of its gradual and well built trail. I was fortunate to be able to return to Colorado this month and hike Mt. Bierstadt with [...]
Humphrey’s Peak – 12,633 feet above sea level – My climb September 6, 2010. Story to follow. Looking south and east. Saddle below. Slow go. False summits. Nothing higher in Arizona. 12,633 feet elevation superior. End of a long day.
