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Patti April 25, 2020

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Peak Summited	2020 Flatiron
Type of Hike	Day hike
Trailhead	Siphon Draw
Encountered	Wildflowers blooming
Road Conditions	Road suitable for all vehicles
Bug Status	Bugs were an annoyance
Snow Conditions	Snow free
Trail Conditions	Trail in good condition

This was a bear of a hike! Definitely the hardest I’ve ever done. Flatiron kicked my butt for sure!

Categories: 2020 Arizona Winter

Tagged: Flatiron

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Bear Mountain Mother’s Day - Congratulations to Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Kim for her Mother's Day hike up Bear Mountain in Sedona!
Are you a mom that hikes? Let us know in the comments!

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #bearmountain #arizonahiker #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #sedonahiker ...

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Social Hiker -- Home of the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Series - Congratulations to Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Jessica for summiting Bear Mountain in Sedona on Cinco de Mayo! Yes, the summer challenge is officially underway, and you can learn more or sign up at http://socialhiker.net/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=sixpackofpeaksarizona&utm_content=Great%20day%20for%20a%20hike%20in%20the%20red%20rocks (or click the link in our bio).

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #bearmountain #sedona #arizonahiker ...

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The camelback - Kudos to Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Pete for his summit of Camelback!

Remember, the winter challenge ends April 30th, and the SUMMER challenge BEGINS May 1st! Get the details at the link in our bio.

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #camelbackculture #camelback ...

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Flatiron via Siphon Draw - Beautiful photo from challenger Kerrin's hike up Flatiron.
Remember, the 2022 Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge ends April 30th, and the SUMMER challenge starts May 1st! Get the details at the link in our bio.

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #flatiron ...

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Piestewa Hike - Winter challenger Flo says "Solo sunset hike. This hike is all too familiar. I prefer hiking it at sunset for the colors and city views as it gets dark. This also means I finish in the dark, but this trail is heavily trafficked it seems no matter what time of day, so I never feel unsafe. Great climb and worth the sweat."
Do you love sunset hikes? Let us know in the comments!

And if you are registered for the Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, April 30th is the last day to complete your hikes!

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #piestewapeak #sunset ...

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Fantastic Fremont - Congrats to winter challenger Ali for her hike up Fremont Saddle with it's front-row view of Weaver's Needle. As a reminder, the winter challenge ends on April 30th. Be sure to finish those hikes and log them.

And registration is OPEN for the summer challenge, which starts on May 1st! Get the details on the website (link in bio).

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #fremontsaddle ...

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Spring means the sun is shining ☀️ flowers are blooming 🌸 and hiking boots are getting laced up! 🥾

May this season be full of all these things from the summits of our challenge peaks 🌄 We can’t wait to see your photos and hear your stories!

#sixpackofpeaks #firstdayofspring #happyspring #arizonahikers #hikemore ...

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Tell us what makes you luckiest to live in Arizona! 👇 ...

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Sunset Hike at Camelback - Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Kelly captured the moment perfectly. Is there anything more beautiful than Arizona sunsets? Well, especially from the summit of Camelback?

Join the challenge! Learn more at the link in our bio.

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #camelback #camelbackmountain #sunset #arizonahiking #arizonahiker #hikingarizona #visitphoenix ...

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Piestewa Peak - Leveling Up

Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks challenger Alejandra captured some great photos on her hike up Piestewa Peak. Where are you hiking this week? Leave a comment and let us know!

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #piestewapeak #arizonahiking #arizonahiker #visitarizona ...

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Challenger Ali tackled Quirky Quartz Peak as her first mountain in 2022 challenge (which runs through April 30, 2022). This peak is new for 2022, and one of the cool things about it is that the summit block is actually quartz! Go figure.

Are you registered for the challenge? Sign-up today. Get the details at the link in our bio.

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #quartzpeak #arizonahiker #arizonahiking #hikingarizona ...

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Piestewa Peak Sunday Summit - Kudos to challenger Jesus for this great photo from his hike up Piestewa Peak.
Are you taking the challenge? Learn more -- click the link in our bio!

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #piestewapeak #arizonahiker #arizonahiking ...

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Anything but “Flat”iron - Kudos to challenger Sara and her crew for their recent climb up Flatiron in the Superstition Mountains. This is a challenging hike, with sections that require you to use your hands to crawl, clamber, and scratch your way up.

The Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge runs through April 30th. Learn more at the link in our bio.

#flatiron #superstitionmountains #thesupes #sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging ...

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Freedom Trail / Piestewa Peak Summit- Yesterday was the first day of the 2022 Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, and we've already got people who have bagged their first peak! Well done, crew!

Join the challenge! Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Hiking Quartz Peak in the Sierra Estrella Wilderness -- One of the highest points in the Sierra Estrella Wilderness, Quartz Peak offers spectacular views from atop a unique summit block made of white quartz. This challenging trail has beautiful vistas of the Rainbow Valley as it climbs a rugged ridge from the valley floor to the crest of the Sierra Estrella. And it is now part of the 4th Annual Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! Link in bio...

#socalhiker #quartzpeak #arizonahiker #hikingarizona #sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging ...

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Kendrick 'Lamar' Peak 😆
Kudos to Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Naomi and her friends for their summit of Kendrick Peak.

"This was such an emaculate hike!! I arrived with a friend before the crack of dawn at 5:40am (I had to be back to Phoenix by 3pm), and we began our hike at 6:15am when we were graced with some light from the pending sunrise. There was only 1 other vehicle parked at the trailhead when we arrived. The temperature was in the 40s upon arrival and was in the high 60s to extremely low 70s by the time we finished. Kendrick Peak offers a gradual incline that takes you through wooded terrain that was full of wildflowers, pine trees, and green brush that provided plenty of shade.

This trail was easy to follow since its long switchbacks served as a guide. We saw 1 deer, several squirrels, and 1 snake (it was small and not a rattlesnake. We simply allowed it to cross the trail in front of us. Not a threat at all!). We were mindful of the thunderhead that was approaching since it started to shower. But the thundercloud didn't last and detoured away from us. We enjoyed an awesome breeze as we made our way to the top, and took a break on the landing pad near the ranger station. As we made our way down the mountain, we saw many more hikers (and their dogs) that started their hikes much later than we did. We completed our hike in 4:38 hrs/mins. just in time for lunch, and made our way back to Phoenix by 3pm. Overall, I loved this hike and would highly recommend!!"

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #kendrickpeak #hikingarizona #arizonahiker ...

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Congratulations to Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Caren and her crew for their summit of Kendrick Peak. This was Caren's sixth peak to complete her challenge! 🙌

The Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge ends on October 31st. Join Caren on the finishers list. Learn more at the link in our bio.

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #kendrickpeak #arizonahiking #arizonahiker ...

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"Kendrick Peak is a lie!" Six-Pack of Peaks Challenger Kyle expresses his feelings about mileage estimates on AllTrails vs reality. AllTrails listed this hike as 9.3 miles. On http://socalhiker.net/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=sixpackofpeaksarizona&utm_content=Kendrick%20Peak%20is%20a%20lie, Richard logged it as 9.4 miles. Kyle logged 10.6 miles, which seems like a small difference, but is more than 10% longer. But hey, the views were pretty spectacular!

What's the biggest gap you've experienced between AllTrails and reality?

#sixpackofpeaks #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #kendrickpeak #arizonahiker #arizonahiking ...

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Coconino and Kaibab National Forests reopened on July 6th, thanks to rainfall and cooler temps. And our Six-Pack of Peaks Challengers are back on the trail. Kudos to challenger Mike M for his summit of Kendrick Peak yesterday.

Join the challenge! Click the link in our bio to learn more.

#sixpackofpeaks #hiking #trailrunning #peakbagging #arizonahiker #hikingarizona #visitflagstaff #visitsedona ...

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117° Escape to Elden - Kudos to Karla and her sister for their escape to the cooler temps at Mount Elden. Join the challenge! Click the link in our bio for details.

"Last week was brutal in Phoenix: 117° relentless heat, which is somewhat unusual for June, so Flagstaff was a welcome escape! My sister and I departed Phoenix at 5 a.m. to reach the trailhead at 7:30 a.m. - just in time because the parking lot started to fill up quickly. Temps were around 70° and reached around 90° with a refreshing rain during our post-hike outdoor lunch in downtown Flag.

This was our first hike of the Arizona Summer Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge 2021 and it was a good break-in, as the trail was steep at times, but there were enough short "breathing breaks" on less precipitous stretches. I used hiking poles for the first time (thank you, sis!) and found them helpful, distributing my weight more evenly and working my arms as well as my legs. You could hear the aspens' leaves shaking in the slight breeze and smell the fresh pine. There was a nice balance of heat and shade throughout, so I didn't ever feel overly hot, although the sun was pretty intense the last 30 minutes of the hike down. The views at the top were a bit hazy due to the distant fires, but it was still beautiful. Devastating to see what the 1977 Radio Fire left of the mountain, though. Very sparse amounts of aspens are peaking through there now, but after all of these years, I was surprised that it hadn't been reforested.

We took a nice snack break at the top, took in the scenery, chatted with a couple of nice locals, then headed back down. By the time I got to the end, I'd depleted just over two liters of water, so I'll be packing a bit more on future hikes. I believe we finished around 11:30, so including our summit break, we completed the loop in about four hours. All-in-all, this was a great first start to my first Six-Peaks Challenge!"

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