Monthly Archives: April 2013

Over the decade that I’ve been hiking the Superstitions I’ve heard sketchy rumors of a monster saguaro somewhere “out there” from the Peralta trailhead.  Earlier this season some of us in conversation with a ranger confirmed it was on Dutchman … Continue reading →

Fridays’ hike was again in the Mazatlan Wilderness, this time the Deer Creek trail.  This was an easy hike, about 7 miles with only 200-300 feet of elevation gain. The trail starts out on gently rolling terrain for a short … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday was a hike in the high country of the Mazatzal wilderness on Barnhardt Trail.  This is a 6-mile hike (3 miles in and return) which ascends about 1,300 feet to the head of Barnhardt Canyon.  In difficulty this … Continue reading →

This is one of those trails that we don’t do very often.  In most cases there’s a reason, like “too boring”, “too rugged”, “too (whatever)”, but Rogers Trough ought to be a regular. It’s not an easy trail, but at … Continue reading →