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…
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…
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…
Fremont Saddle via Peralta Canyon Trail would culminate the Six Pack of Peaks Winter Arizona 2021 challenge for me – All six peaks in the…
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.…
Having never hiked Piestewa Peak Summit or Camelback Mountain, I thought I would try and knock them both out on the same day – When…
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…
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…
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…
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…
#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…
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…
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 amazing hiking to Flatiron Peak. The trail is difficult to level with a strong climb. Very important are good hiking shoes and sturdy knees.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What a wonderful day!!! Paul Steenman & I completed the final hike for the AZ Winter Six Peak Challenge, Wasson Peak in Tucson . Always…
**accidentally logged my flatiron as wasson peak for my last hike so I’m re logging flat iron.
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…
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…
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…
Hike was great. Definitely more challenging this time as we came down and it was Hot Hot! ???? Amazing views. Tempted to do the ridgeline…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Soooooo Windy. Gusts of 40mph. Air quality awful but almost out of time for the challenge. ????
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…
Trail was the easiest we did of the challenge. Took my son along and he enjoyed it, aside from the snake ???? we saw it…
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…
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…
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)…
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.
It was a hot day and hard hike, but overall the view was worth it.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Slow and steady. Beautiful, steady hike. We lost our sticker along the way but the landscape speaks for itself.
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…
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…
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…
Best hike to date! Up to the saddle is a steady climb without too much effort. Then the hike begins – descend 150ft only to…
Cables were VERY welcome… quad burner after you reach the saddle and super windy at the top
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
My FB hiking group, I’d Rather Be Hiking ( IRBH ), did Picacho Peak on Easter Sunday, April 4th – Unfortunately my tennis team had…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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! My leather gloves were too slick so I did it w/o them. Rubber garden gloves would work better. Great peak to enjoy…
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…
This was a fairly easy hike but so pretty. I will do it again for sure! And the views…WOW!
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…
Very challenging. Trail not marked very well thank goodness plenty of friendly hikers giving us tips along the way.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Completed my second hike in the Superstitions — Fremont Saddle via Peralta Trail. Did the FlatIrons a few weeks ago, and Fremont was MUCH easier…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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).…
Final hike! Very easy climb, lots of loose rock on bottom section. Stunning views from top.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This hike is so popular. They have a very small parking lot. Mostly sunny. it’s short but mighty. The views are very nice.
This hike is beautiful. It’s short but mighty as well. You get 360 views on most of the Arizona peaks which is amazing.
My third peak in two days. This has been my favorite so far. Full trip report and photos on my blog.
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…
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.
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