Hiking Hikers Hiking Group ("3H")

This hike will start at the Broadway trailhead in Apache Junction. at the East end of Broadway Road at 0700 am. We will hike up to the Broadway cave. take in the view for a bit, then hike over to monument Canyon and visit the mine. From there we will return to the trailhead.
You may expect some rock hopping and some bushwhacking once we get into Monument Canyon

Distance: approximately 5.5 miles.

Elevation: approximately 1300'

Bring:
Water and nutrients sufficient to sustain you for 4+ hrs of strenuous outdoor activity.
Your preferred means of protection from the terrain and the elements

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Let's do a fun, short evening hike in the Adero Canyon. The mountain and desert views are beautiful, and it is worth the drive to Fountain Hills.

We will do a 3.8-mile hike with 650 feet gradual elevation to the scenic view. We will start on the Promenade Trail for .1 miles and make the left turn to the Western trail. We will stay on the Western trail until the intersection of the Andrews-Kinsey Trail. We will take the Andrews-Kinsey trail to the scenic overlook. We will take a break there and return the same way.

Bring at least 2 liters of water, hat, flashlight, and a smile. If you do not do elevation hikes this hike may not be for you. We will stay together. This is not a fitness hike.

The trailhead has restrooms and a water fountain.

Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Adero Canyon Trailhead can be accessed from Shea Blvd by driving north on Palisades Dr. and turning left on Eagle Ridge Dr. Take Eagle Ridge Drive to the end of the road.

We will leave promptly at start time posted. Please be on time.

Call or text my cell with questions: 602-320-6597

In Short:

This is a fast-paced fitness hike of about 6.5 miles and 1200 feet of elevation gain. Be sure to bring plenty of water, a headlamp in the winter months. Don't miss the after-hike beers & chow

Where is it?

Visit: http://goo.gl/maps/bjRZD to view on Google Maps. The trailhead is located at the parking lot just north & west of 19th Ave/Chandler Blvd at the Western Edge of Ahwatukee. Take west Chandler Blvd until you reach the 19th Ave, turn right at 19th Ave, and then an immediate left into the parking lot. Overflow parking is on Chandler Blvd just east of the parking lot - sometimes we queue up there before walking through the parking lot to the trailhead.

The Hike

Pyramid is a steep, well groomed trail. It is steep enough to make it a heart pounding fitness hike, but well groomed, so you can go as fast as your lungs and legs will allow. It is a 6.5 mile out and back and is generally completed in about two hours.

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The steepest part of the trail is shown above, where you gain 1,000 feet in about one mile.

Detailed Description:

The first part of the hike is easy with rolling washes and small hills. The group tends to stay together. The next section is steep. You gain about 1000 feet in a mile and the group tends to split apart into two groups. No worries, if you fall behind, we will wait for you at the top. If you can not make it to the top, let someone know and you can backtrack to the trailhead. The third section is rolling with some quick ups and downs. The pace really picks up here. If you can not complete this section, we will pick you up on the way back. There is a quick detour onto the National Trail. Take a left from Pyramid to the National and in a few hundred yards, you will see panoramic view of Phoenix. After a short rest, we turn around and head back on the same trail(s).

Important Note: If you feel uncomfortable hiking alone, let someone know! You do not have to complete this hike. Although it is well marked, it is possible to take a wrong turn and end up in a neighborhood. If you are unsure, stop and wait for the rest of the group to catch you on the way back.

What to bring:

Water
Headlamp
Cell phone for emergencies.

Caveats and Addendums:

This is a fast paced fitness hike. Sometimes, you will find hikers post they are 'beginning early' to get a head start. If you are new to this hike, you can generally meet up earlier. Just post it on the board.
If the group agrees, sometimes we will mix it up and hike Dos Eliminator or Old Mine or Lost Camp. There is a general agreement at the trailhead.
If you hike at a moderate speed, we still would like to see you! There are plenty of folks that do not complete the hike. We never discourage anyone and you will improve every week. The goal is cardio fitness, good conversation offset by some light drinking.

This is cross post with Take a Hike Meet Up.

Join us for an intermediate evening hike at Shaw Butte. Difficult sections of this trail make it not a good choice for beginner hikers.
We will meet at the circular benches of the NORTH MOUNTAIN VISITOR CENTER. We start at 6:30pm with a quick intro and depart at 635pm.
We will start out on the #100 trail from the visitor center, then veer south toward #306. Once we hit #306, we stay on it by hiking up towards the Shaw Butte peak.
The first 1.5-2 miles are very easy and good for warm up. Then the climb begins. The trail is rocky and in some spots loose and slippery. We'll be ascending about 700 feet in a mile. Along the way, we'll be treated to beautiful sunset views between March and October. We will stop a few times to let the back of the group catch up. The host will be typically at the back of the group.
After going to the peak, we will come down the north side of the mountain along the service road.

Bring at least 2 liters of water and a flashlight. We will be hiking in the dark.
Be sure to be well hydrated.

DISTANCE: 4.5 miles round trip
ELEVATION Gain: 800 feet
DURATION: 2 hrs +/- 15 minutes
FACILITIES:At Visitor Center - open until sunset