Thursday, November 30, 2017

Poor Planning Again ?

Bad planning?  You think maybe the board would have been a little bit smarter when doing the painting project and started on the snowbirds side before they all got here and jammed up the whole parking lot with cars. Would it make sense to do those buildings first and move your way back. But our board has no sense also so much for the new grass and not walking on it

Holiday Hiking Guide

November 29, 2017
A gorgeous AZ sunset snapped while hiking Camelback Mountain!
Photo by Rachelle M – A gorgeous AZ sunset snapped while hiking Camelback Mountain!
Holiday Hiking Guide
The Local Yelp - Phoenix
'Tis the season that makes our toasty summers totally worth it. We can't think of a better way to work off those extra sweets and holiday treats than by exploring the natural beauty that our Valley has to offer. 

Camelback Mountain
4_half star rating511 reviews
Parks, Hiking, Climbing
5701 N Echo Canyon Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ
Leyan A.Leyan A. wrote: “I hike this mountain—Echo Trail—every Saturday and Sunday, and it never gets old. I am obsessed! The view at the summit is incredible and breathtaking every single time you make it up.”

Piestewa Peak
4_half star rating205 reviews
Parks, Hiking
2800 E Squaw Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ
Travis T.Travis T. wrote: “I've been hiking the summit trail since I was a kid. It's a nice hike because you get a pretty good cardio workout in a short amount of time. The trail is about 1.2 miles with a 1200 ft elevation gain—the mountain itself is around 2500 ft.”

South Mountain Park
4_half star rating208 reviews
Parks, Hiking
10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Rhonda B.Rhonda B. wrote: “Never the same. Can be challenging at times on the elevated climbs and breathtaking no matter where you go. Been nine times now and have discovered more beautiful trails as I've gotten more comfortable.”

Hole-in-the-Rock
4 star rating152 reviews
Hiking
625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ
Cheryl B.Cheryl B. wrote: “Hole-in-the-Rock has quickly become my favorite go-to spot for a nature fix! It is a slight vertical hike up a short trail that takes mere minutes to get to. If you hike because, like me, you love to be outdoors, enjoy the beauty Arizona has to offer.”

Pinnacle Peak
4_half star rating118 reviews
Hiking, Parks
26802 N 102nd Way, Scottsdale, AZ
Lillian F.Lillian F. wrote: “It's getting cool, and I wanted to start exploring, so my s/o and I drove out to Pinnacle Peak, which after one trip is my new go-to for when friends come to visit... The path is well-marked, well-maintained, and fairly easy.”

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
4_half star rating101 reviews
Parks
2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ
Cassandra K.Cassandra K. wrote: “The staff at the observatory are very friendly and knowledgeable! Park is very clean and beautiful. Lots of quiet places for fishing.”

Phoenix Mountains Preserve
5 star rating42 reviews
Hiking
1431 E Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Karen W.Karen W. wrote: “Was feeling like doing something different exercise-wise...The one we went on took about 30 minutes each way...The view up top is quite beautiful. You get to see a spectacular view of the city.”

McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4_half star rating100 reviews
Hiking
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ
Shawna K.Shawna K. wrote: “We did the Gateway Loop. Great hike and exercise! This trailhead is absolutely beautiful and well taken care of. The trail was very rocky. Views were good. I enjoyed it overall and would do it again.”

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