Fremont Saddle via Peralta Canyon Trail
Fremont Saddle via Peralta Canyon Trail would culminate the Six Pack of Peaks Winter Arizona 2021 challenge for me – All six peaks in the…
Category: 2021 Arizona Winter
Camelback Mountain
This was my last hike of the challenge. I started early so I wouldnt be in the heat. I had fun even doing it alone.…
Wasson Peak – Last Peak of the Challenge!
Another really excellent hike. We did the loop rather than the out and back and I’m glad we did. The only real negative about the…
Wasson
Nice hike. We did the loop and we’re glad we did it was nice! Today happened to be very windy towards the top, but overall…
Camelback Mountain
Having never hiked Piestewa Peak Summit or Camelback Mountain, I thought I would try and knock them both out on the same day – When…
Hiking between the saguaro cactus
It was amazing to hike in the Saguaro National Park. The trail up to Wasson Peak is really cool and the view is incredible. I…
The most beautiful view of Superstition Wilderness
One of the most pleasant trails near Phoenix. Moderate level trail with several incredible and surprising images. The Peralta road is in good condition even…
The hike with a real adventure
Undoubtedly more challenging hikes. The trail that leads to the peak requires great care. Hiking on this trail is a little dangerous, but just look…
Picacho peak
#sixpackofpeaks Today marks the completion of the Six Peak Challenge (climbed 6 peaks in 60 days) with my final peak —Picacho Peak in Tucson. This…
Piestewa Peak
Didn’t start Piestewa until a little after 3:00 PM – Piestewa was an elusive hike, reminiscent of Agua Caliente with intermediate peaks that tease you…
Wasson Peak – Saguaro national park
Hiked the beautiful Wasson Peak in Saguaro national Park in Tucson. It was a windy, drizzly day which made for spectacular photos of cloud…
Simply Incredible
Simply amazing hiking to Flatiron Peak. The trail is difficult to level with a strong climb. Very important are good hiking shoes and sturdy knees.…
Top Hike in Phoenix
With a beautiful day and an incredible view of the city of Phoenix it was sensational to hike to the peak. It is a difficult…
Picacho Peak
Set out today with my niece and her friend. Started raining 45 minutes into the hike. Made the trail extremely slippery. As we gained elevation…
The MOTHER
Perfect day to tackle the beast… toughest one of the 6 by a mile. Think Camelback on steroids times 3. Quad burner. First mile is…
The best view of Phoenix
My first hiking in Phoenix and it was very pleasant to hike in the state of Arizona. The trail is a short trail with 2.2…
Challenge Accepted, Challenge Defeated
Last of the 6 peaks challenge and for good reason. If I started with this MF I probably wouldn’t have continued. Stay to the left…
Last but not least
I have a love/hate relationship with this trail. Fortunately the weather was absolutely perfect on a Monday night in AZ for the end of…
Wasson Peak
Fun hike. Starts off fairly easy and gradually gets tougher as soon as you reach the switchbacks. Overall, decent hike with 360-degree views. Lots of…
Camelback boulders on steroids
Holy macaroni! Save the hardest for last! Flatiron is one of those that you just might never do again lol. It was super hard going…
Wasson
What a wonderful day!!! Paul Steenman & I completed the final hike for the AZ Winter Six Peak Challenge, Wasson Peak in Tucson . Always…
Camelback on steroids
**accidentally logged my flatiron as wasson peak for my last hike so I’m re logging flat iron.
Best for Last (at least that’s what I told myself)
This was not the worst hike but also not the best. We should have finished this earlier in the year when it was not so…
ALL TRAILS . . . FAILS
Day started off nice then it got super hot. Definitely thought I was not going take it. All trails got us lost. Saw a lady…
The Iron that isn’t flat
It was a sunday well spent in the beautiful sometimes scary superstitions . The morning started off cool and then it got hot and the sun…
Brutal sun
What a slog. Tried to get there early to beat the heat but got a bit lost on the trail. Corrected and finally made it…
Flatiron
Rough trail but very proud to have accomplished it! Boulders are rough both ascending and descending. Weather was great on starting but became quite hot…
The Iron Finally
All I can say is, I’m sore and sunburned… finally! All the other hikes prepared me for this climb for sure! It wasn’t as bad…
Way to long and way too late
I didnt notice the no dogs tag for this one and brought my pup. Its a long, rocky trail with 0 cover. We did it…
Don’t Fear the Challenge – Challenge the Fear
What a finish to the six-pack! We were not expecting the degree of difficulty in rock-hopping and bouldering for two-thirds of the hike. Super proud…
Fremont Saddle – Nice and Easy
I loved this hike. Such a nice hike after conquering Flat Iron a couple of weeks prior. Very easy trail to follow. I love that…
Flat Iron Peak
Hike was great. Definitely more challenging this time as we came down and it was Hot Hot! 🥵 Amazing views. Tempted to do the ridgeline…
Iron muscle on the Flat Iron
This hike was INSANE! Not at all what I expected. It was less of an actual hike and more rock climbing. I found that it…
Flat Iron Siphoned Energy
Weather was great although the sun was a bit warm towards the end of the hike. The trail was difficult to follow at times, but…
Windy City
Soooooo Windy. Gusts of 40mph. Air quality awful but almost out of time for the challenge. 😂
A walk-in the Park
This was a great hike. I was a little scarred from flatiron and kept hoping none of the other hikes were going to be so…
3 dead bodies and a snake
Trail was the easiest we did of the challenge. Took my son along and he enjoyed it, aside from the snake 🐍 we saw it…
Flatiron Never Disappoints
There were more people on the trail at 6am than I have seen when I have hiked Flatiron in the past. Still it was peaceful…
Pica pica
Today my stamina was tested however my mind was made up I was there to get SHIT DONE ✔️ It was perfect weather (mid 80’s)…
Not so Flat Iron
Beautiful day out. Not too many people. Started at 8 done by 1 after having lunch at the top. Total hiking time under 4 hours.
FLATIRON – Elevation 4,871′ (1,485 m)
It was a hot day and hard hike, but overall the view was worth it.
Flat Iron Endurance Climb
This was my third time to the top. The last time was in 2014. I can tell I am a lot older. More than physically…
Wasson Peak – 360-degree views
Beautiful hike on a beautiful Spring day. This was the last of our 6-peak challenge, and it did not disappoint! We did the loop trail…
Picacho Peak
Beautiful day for a hike. Temps was in the low 80’s. The trail was not packed at all which is surprising for a Saturday.
Summiting Picacho Peak
Awesome hike to the top of Picacho Peak. The trail is a lot of fun and offers a good challenge. I recommend wearing gloves for…
Woof! What in the Flatiron Just Happened?
What a doozy!! Never have I been more proud of myself. This hike is without question difficult and forced me to dig deep to keep…
Hidden Gem
Slow and steady. Beautiful, steady hike. We lost our sticker along the way but the landscape speaks for itself.
Flatiron one and done
Hard hike. Trail was confusing and kind of non existent. The weather was perfect. Got out early and the hike in was all shaded. Really…
Fremont Saddle aka The Most Beautiful Hike
This one I got a late start on and unfortunately, I’m not sure I made it all the way to the saddle. Close just not…
Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail
Beautiful day for a hike! It’s easy, just long and be sure to bring plenty of water and a hat. There is very little shade…
Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail
Best hike to date! Up to the saddle is a steady climb without too much effort. Then the hike begins – descend 150ft only to…
Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail
Cables were VERY welcome… quad burner after you reach the saddle and super windy at the top
The one with the wero canelo
Stayed the night in tucson and got an early start but hardly beat the heat. Very little shade areas but this trail was very nicely…
Wasson Peak
Trail conditions were great, weather became quite warm as the hike went on and there is pretty much no shade. Fairly gradual incline throughout the…
Picacho with Family
Very interesting hike.. rocky terrain, it was similar to be climbing stairs all the time. Some technical sections with wire cables available to grab from.…
The Rock wall
we got lucky with overcast skies on this one. It was still warm but not bad. This hike was gorgeous the whole way in. But…
AKA Bad Mojo Mountain
I had been mentally gearing up to summit Flatiron ever since a friend of mine had to get air lighted from it after she took…
Picacho Peak Climb
We got out early and it was a good thing because the end of our hike was hot!! The cables were a fun challenge. I…
The hike that made me question my will to go on
4/11/2021 Peak 6 of 6: We got an early start, but since it’s Arizona, it was already hot. We were very optimistic and in awe…
Picacho Peak Short & Steep via Hunter Trail
My FB hiking group, I’d Rather Be Hiking ( IRBH ), did Picacho Peak on Easter Sunday, April 4th – Unfortunately my tennis team had…
Solo Picacho Peak
This was the second or third time I’ve hiked Picacho Peak solo and each time I get less anxious and more comfortable and confident on…
It’s getting hot out here
Drove out to the trail head from Cali at 6 am and started this around 1 pm. It was a very warm 88 degrees. But…
The one with the lost dutchgirls
This was unexpectedly pleasant. The trail was nice and steady and alot of shady areas to take nice breaks. It has the best 360 view.
Lots of cables!
Lots of cables! My leather gloves were too slick so I did it w/o them. Rubber garden gloves would work better. Great peak to enjoy…
At last, Piestewa.
Great hike to finish the challenge! Came from Tucson and at parking lot at 5 45 am and it was pretty packed. I had intended…
Saved the best for last!
This was a fairly easy hike but so pretty. I will do it again for sure! And the views…WOW!
FLAT IRON
Started early, there was a ton of people on the trail. It was shady all the way up took our group 3hrs to make it…
Fremont Saddle – Weavers Needle
This was such a beautiful hike. We hiked late afternoon and finished in the evening because my sister had a 9 month old baby with…
Fremont Saddle via Peralta Trail
What a beautiful trail! I hiked with my sister and my 8 month old baby. We did a sunset hike and hiked back in the…
Fremont Saddle
Peak 5 of 6: We left home around 6am, arrived at trailhead around 1pm. It was already 90 degrees. We started our 5 mile out&back…
Fremont Saddle
Weather was great on the way in but pretty hot on the way back out. The earlier you go, the more shady spots there are.…
Picacho Peak
This hike was hard but super fun! Cables off and on along the way. Must bring gloves and highly suggest good hiking shoes with ankle…
Flatiton – One and Done
This hike was extremely challenging for me. We made it to the summit only because we knew if we quit early we would never make…
Flatiron
Very challenging. Trail not marked very well thank goodness plenty of friendly hikers giving us tips along the way.
Sunrise finish
In part to again beat the heat, but to also get a coveted parking spot. Made to the summit just as the sun peaked through…
Picacho Peak. Only thing missing… Summit Beer
So happy to have finally achieved this summit! The experience was just as described in all the readings I found within the Social Hiker community,…
Flatiron
A pre-dawn start to avoid the heat. Had the summit to myself for a good 15 minutes. Was an great challenge, clearly the hardest of…
To Camel and Back
at parking lot at 6:15. didn’t realize there was an upper lot so not sure how full it was when I arrived. lower lot was…
Camelback
Started hike around 7:30 am. Had shade for most of the way up. Lots of scrambling. Definitely need good hiking shoes for this one.
Flatiron – Checked off the Bucket List
I knew this one would be difficult, but it may have been the toughest hike I’ve ever done. It required a variety of skills, good…
Saturday Saddle
Hiked with my daughter who was home from school. Rocky path but great scenery. Got out early but it was still very warm. Bring LOTS…
Picacho Peak
It was 95 degrees on this hike. Thankfully, my pack holds a gallon and I finished it. So hot but we summited successfully. Drank about…
Picacho Peak via Hunter Trailhead
It was a hot one this day and we were thankful for whatever shade we could get. We started out around 8am and finished around…
Fremont Saddle via Peralta Trail @ Superstitions
Completed my second hike in the Superstitions — Fremont Saddle via Peralta Trail. Did the FlatIrons a few weeks ago, and Fremont was MUCH easier…
Camelback on Cesar Chavez Day
City of Phoenix employees have a somewhat unusual holiday compared with most…I took advantage of the day off and hiked solo, pushing the pace pretty…
Fremont Favorite
Fremont was my favorite out of the five I’ve done so far. The rock formations and views were outstanding. It wasn’t nearly as packed as…
Added Extra Miles…
We paid our fee at the Visitor Center, then tried to drive to King Canyon Trailhead, only to discover the road was closed for a…
Camelback – Mini Flatiron
Quiet Sunday morning hike, with the full moon setting and sun rising. I couldn’t have timed it better! Light traffic, no banged knees or bruises.…
Fremont Saddle – Weavers Needle
Hiked to Fremont Saddle via the Peralta Canyon trail (4.8 mi.). It was a warm and beautiful day (about 88 degrees with a light breeze).…
Fremont
Great hike! Most interesting scenery wise thus far, lots of hoodoos! Well marked trail, nothing technical, could be done solo. Saw flowers blooming, it was…
Was son Peak finale
Great day to finish out the challenge. It gets warm there, but I started early. You can reach the peak starting from another trailhead to…
The one we kept putting off
We kept putting off this hike, because it was a drive, but glad we did it before it started getting really hot. There was a…
Wassup Wasson
This hike was very interesting! I enjoyed the long hike from start to finish… although I was sure we were never going to finish. We…
The Disneyland of hikes
This hike is so popular. They have a very small parking lot. Mostly sunny. it’s short but mighty. The views are very nice.
Sunset on Piestewa
This hike is beautiful. It’s short but mighty as well. You get 360 views on most of the Arizona peaks which is amazing.
Wasson peak
Final hike! Very easy climb, lots of loose rock on bottom section. Stunning views from top.
I swapped Mount Kimball for Camelback
Climbed 4200 feet give or take through and up bro Pima Canyon over 10-13 miles! Super challenge in my own backyard and definitely worth not…
Wasson was Wonderful!
Weather was beautiful. Awesome wildlife (deer, birds, etc.). Very few hikers. Long hike but the journey was worth it. A charity event (walk) was going…
Threading the Needle
My third peak in two days. This has been my favorite so far. Full trip report and photos on my blog.
The Cowles of Phoenix
My fourth peak in two days. I knew this peak was going to crowded, much like Cowles Mtn in San Diego. I was right. The…
Wasson Peak
It was an easy hike for us and it moved quickly. We enjoyed the views however we found it was not a well marked hike.