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		<title><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/</link>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=274:bear-mountain-blue-range&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bear Mountain - Blue range]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=274:bear-mountain-blue-range&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike and Backpack on Bear mountain in the Blue range primitive area in Arizona.    Due to its remote location, the mountains of Eastern Arizona remain pretty...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>274</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Alpine, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 east all the way to Springerville. From Springerville, take HYW-180/HWY-191 to Alpine. In Alpine, take HWY-180 East about 2 miles out of town and turn right (South) onto the signed Blue River Road (Also FR281). The Blue River road starts out as paved, but turns to a well maintained dirt road after a few miles. The road is in good shape, but there is one crossing of the Blue River that could be a problem for passenger cars, depending on the flow at the time. It is safest to use a high clearance vehicle for this drive. After 27 miles, you will see the signed trailhead (Blue Camp, Lanphier Trail) on the left and a small parking area.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Alpine]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[18.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[48.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Two days]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-05-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fantastic. For two days, only the animals were our companions (on a Memorial weekend too!). This is definitely a great place to get away from people.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.1300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: The seclusion you can experience in this primitive area is a rare thing in our worlds today. Even if the scenery weren&#039;t so lovely, just having the forest to yourself for a while is well worth the effort of the hike. This is a Strenuous overnight hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding, multi-day hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=318:blue-ridge-trail-107a&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Blue Ridge Trail #107A]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=318:blue-ridge-trail-107a&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Blue Ridge trail in Eastern Arizona.    Since this is a loop hike, you can start walking in one of two directions. For this hike,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>318</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/69/a5/87/318_blueridgetrail1-1324252674.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Pinetop-Lakeside area, head on HWY-260 towards Hon Dah. Turn left on signed Bucksprings Road. After 0.5 miles, turn left on FR182 (Sky Hi Road). Go 1.8 miles and turn left on unsigned FR187. The signed trailhead is a few hundred yards up FR187. If you want to start at the alternate trailhead, continue on FR187 until you see the signed trailhead. All the dirt roads heading to this hike are well graded.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Bucksprings Rd.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pinetop-Lakeside]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.0 miles for the loop hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft total gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-08-22 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Average. Expect to share this trail with between 5-10 people (perhaps on horses or bikes).    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.1400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Unfortunately, there are no big views or destinations to this hike. It&#039;s simply a pleasant walk in the pine forest. If this is what you&#039;re interested in (along with some good exercise) then this hike is worth doing. This is a moderate difficulty hike because of the distance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[minor route finding, mountain bikers, horseback riders]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=491:buena-vista&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Buena Vista Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=491:buena-vista&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Buena Vista trail near Show Low in Eastern Arizona.   From the signed trailhead, walk along the dirt road generally east through the pine forest....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>491</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-08-02</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/a9/9b/P8010031-11-1627942754.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Showlow, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Heber-Overgaard area, head south-east on HWY-260 towards Show Low. At the intersection with US-60, turn right. Take US-60 for 3 miles and turn left onto the signed Rim Road (also signed for the Buena Vista trailhead. Take this well graded dirt road about 0.2 miles to the parking area and signed trailhead on the left. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rim Road ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Show Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.6 miles for the lollypop loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us 5 hours with about a 20 minute stop for lunch]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 feet of up and down climbing over the course of the hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-07-31 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not bad. We shared this trail with only one other hiking group, but we did see five bicyclists and an ATV.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.2037457]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.0787592]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s a long hike with constant route finding, so this hike is rated Moderately Strenuous.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, mountain bikers, ATVs]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=290:escudilla-mountain&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Escudilla Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=290:escudilla-mountain&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Escudilla mountain in Eastern Arizona.   From the parking area, you'll follow along an old (now closed) dirt road. The trail is well worn and easy...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>290</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a9/1b/fc/290_escudillamt1-1327372488.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Alpine, AZ. 

To the Trailhead: From the Alpine area, go 5.1 miles on HWY-191/180. Turn right onto the well graded FR56. Drive 4.6 miles to a signed road junction. Turn left and drive another 0.5 miles to the signed trailhead.   
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Alpine]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 miles to the lookout tower and back ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.75 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-05-02 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much solitude on this hike. Expect to share this trail with between 15-20 people.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: The Aspen forest is beautiful, especially in the fall. The views are great too! This is an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Inclement weather, elevation]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=511:government-springs&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Government Springs - Greer]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=511:government-springs&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Government Springs trail along the Little Colorado River in Greer, Arizona.    The Little Colorado river is a lovely forest creek up near Greer....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>511</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-06-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8a/60/e6/P6170013-25-1655675694.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Greer, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 to Globe, turning north to Show Low. From Show Low, take HWY-260 east passing through Pinetop-Lakeside. Continue on HWY-260, turning right onto HWY-373 towards Greer. Take this paved road 6.4 miles all the way to its end. The last 1000 feet or so are well graded dirt. There is a restroom here, but no treated water.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Greer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.2 miles for the out and back hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.5 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 700 feet of elevation gain to Sheep Crossing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-06-16 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a very popular trail, especially on weekends. Expect to share it with 20-40 other hikers. If you&#039;d like more solitude, get an early start. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9935797]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.4654346]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a moderate difficulty hike due to the distance and route finding. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, overgrown in places.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=317:ice-cave-blue-ridge-cave&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Ice Cave (Blue Ridge Cave)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=317:ice-cave-blue-ridge-cave&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Ice cave (also known as the Blue Ridge Cave) in Eastern Arizona.   From the signed trailhead, follow the signs for the 'Blue Ridge Cave',...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>317</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/cf/b5/317_icecave1-1324252947.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Pinetop-Lakeside area, head on HWY-260 south towards the Lakeside Ranger station. Just past the ranger station, turn left on signed Porter Mountain Road (FR45). Take this road for 1 mile and look for the signed trailhead on the right (across from the humane society).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Porter Mountain Road ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pinetop-Lakeside]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles for the out and back to the ice cave.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[250]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 250 ft of gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-08-22 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Average. Expect to share this trail with between 5-10 people (perhaps on horses or bikes). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.1700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The ice cave is neat and the walk along Scott Reservoir is pleasant. This is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[minor route finding, mountain bikers, horseback riders]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=316:indian-springs&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Indian Springs]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=316:indian-springs&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Indian springs loop hike in the White Mountains of Arizona.    This hike is a lovely stroll in a pine and aspen forest. The junctions...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>316</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a6/83/b0/316_indiansprings1-1324253374.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Eagar, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, go East on HWY260. Turn right onto the well graded dirt road HWY-273 and drive for about 20 miles (passing Big Lake on your right along the way) to the intersection with FR249E. Turn right onto FR249E (this dirt road is also in good shape) and drive about 0.5 miles to the signed trailhead and parking area on your left. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Eagar]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4 miles for the loop (including a visit to Big Lake Lookout)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-07-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great. I only shared the trail with two mountain bikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great. I only shared the trail with two mountain bikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain Bikes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=423:juniper-ridge-trail-640&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Juniper Ridge Trail #640]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=423:juniper-ridge-trail-640&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Juniper Ridge Trail in Eastern Arizona.    At the trailhead, take a look at the nearby map on the signpost. The first decision you...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2014 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>423</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-05-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/32/82/423_p5240006-1401145887.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Show Low, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, head on HWY-260 West. After you pass the town of Linden and before you reach the town of Pinedale, turn left onto Farnsworth Ranch Road. Take this well graded dirt road 2.4 miles to the signed trailhead and parking on the left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Farnsworth Ranch Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pinedale]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[13.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[13.5 miles for the long loop, 6.5 miles for the short loop.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The long loop took us 7 hours. The short loop took us 3 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000ft of elevation change on the long loop. About 400ft of elevation change on the short loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There isn&#039;t much shade on this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-05-24 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outstanding. This trail is a good choice for those seeking solitude. We didn&#039;t have to share the trail with anyone.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.2300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[If you take the long loop, this is a difficult hike, simply because of it&#039;s length and route finding. The short loop is Moderate difficulty.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=328:land-of-the-pioneers-629&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Land of the Pioneers #629]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=328:land-of-the-pioneers-629&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Land of the Pioneers trail in Eastern Arizona.    Loop hike are great. It's a nice treat to not have to travel over the same...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>328</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a6/77/53/328_landofthepioneers2-1324251882.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Vernon, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, head East on US-60 towards Springerville. From the junction with HWY-77 and US-60 (stay on US-60) drive 18.6 miles past mile marker 361. Turn right at the signed Vernon Rd (also FR224). This paved road eventually turns into a well graded dirt road. After 5.1 miles, turn right (West) at the sign marking trail #629 (Also FR5). The signed trailhead and parking area is 0.6 miles along this road.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Vernon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.7 miles for the loop hike (including the spur trail to the top of Ecks Mountain).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.25 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft of gain if you take the spur trail to the top of Ecks Mountain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-05-30 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We only shared this trail with two other hikers.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.7200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The solitude on this hike is first rate. This is a moderate difficulty hike because of the length.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, mountain bikers, horseback riders]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=363:los-burros-trail-631&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Los Burros Trail #631]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=363:los-burros-trail-631&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Los Burros trail in the White Mountains of Arizona.    The Los Burros trail is a series of loops through a pondorosa and aspen forest....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>363</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-08-12</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/cc/37/0b/363_losburros1-1344810381.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near McNary, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, take highway 260 through Pinetop-Lakeside and continuing on to McNary. Once in the small town of McNary, turn left at the small (easy to miss) sign for Vernon. In the town of McNary this is signed as North Cody Ave. This road is also referred to on maps as FR224, AP3140, Vernon-McNary Rd., and Vernon Rd. This paved road quickly turns into a well graded dirt road. After 7.2 miles from McNary, turn right towards the signed Los Burros campground. About 1/4 of a mile on this road will get you to the campground. The signed trailhead is towards the back of the campground.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[McNary]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8 miles for the loop hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a leisurely four hours with about 40 minutes stop for the dog to play in the water tank and for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-08-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We met two other hikers and two mountain bikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.1400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.7800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Most of this trail is shaded, which makes it a great choice for escaping the heat. This is a moderate difficulty hike because of the length.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some Route finding, mountain bikers, horseback riders]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=273:mount-baldy&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mount Baldy]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=273:mount-baldy&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to (almost) the top of Mount Baldy in Eastern Arizona.   The Mount Baldy wilderness is an excellent summer destination for those of us trying to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>273</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-08-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ae/47/74/273_mtbaldy1-1326591274.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Greer, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 to Globe, turning north to Show Low. From Show Low, take HWY-260 east passing through Pinetop-Lakeside. Continue on HWY-260, turning right onto HWY-273. Drive 8.6 miles to the sign marking the Baldy Wilderness Trailhead. Turn right here and go the final 0.2 miles to the trailhead parking. There is a restroom here but no water.

Alternate route to the trailhead: If you&#039;re coming from the Greer area, instead of taking HWY-261, take HWY-373. Just outside the town of Greer, turn South on the well graded dirt road FR87 (also signed as Northwoods road. After following FR87 for 6.0 miles, turn left onto HWY-273 (also known as FR113). Drive 0.6 miles to the sign marking the drive to the Baldy Wilderness Trailhead. Turn right here and go the final 0.2 miles to the trailhead parking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Greer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[13.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 7.5 hours with a 30 minute break for lunch]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-08-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a well known Arizona trail, but the solitude isn&#039;t too bad because of the remoteness of the area. Expect to meet 10-20 other hikers.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Walking along the creek is very pleasant and the views from the mountain are a just reward. This is a Strenuous day hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[high altitude]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=359:panorama-trail-635&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Panorama Trail #635]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=359:panorama-trail-635&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the panorama trail in the White mountains of Arizona.    From the signed trailhead, take the easy to follow and signed trail (not the road) North...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 02:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>359</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-05-28</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/f9/e0/359_panoramatr5-1338171656.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Pinetop-Lakeside area, head on HWY-260 south towards the Lakeside Ranger station. Just past the ranger station, turn left on signed Porter Mountain Road (FR45). Take this paved road for 5.0 miles and look on your left for a signed dirt road to the Panorama Trail #635. After turning left, A short drive on this road ends at the trailhead and parking area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Porter Mountain Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pinetop-Lakeside]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.5 miles for the loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.0 hours to complete the loop, but we were moving pretty quickly. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft of elevation change along the trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-05-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outstanding. We had this trail all to ourselves on a Memorial Day weekend]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.9300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This trail is easy to follow and has only gradual elevation change along it&#039;s length. This is a moderate difficulty hike because of the length.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Minor route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=404:railroad-grade-trail&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Railroad Grade Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=404:railroad-grade-trail&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking along the Railroad grade trail in Eastern Arizona.   This trail used to be a railroad line servicing the logging activities in the area. After it's closure,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 01:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>404</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-05-28</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/94/b2/ef/404_p5260031-1369705170.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near McNary, AZ. 

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, go East on HWY260. You&#039;ll pass the turn for HWY-273 and the Sunrise ski resort. Stay on HWY 260, driving another 1.6 miles and look for the parking area and signed trailhead on your right. There is a restroom here but no water.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[McNary]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This trail is over 20 miles one way, so the turn around point is arbitrary. We turned around near the Geneva reservoir and the total distance ended up to be 7.3 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Our hike took us 3.75 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Only about 200 ft elevation change. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-05-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Outstanding. On a Memorial Day weekend, we had this trail all to ourselves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.0600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.5700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The lack of significant elevation change makes this an easy hike. Keep an eye out for the wildlife in the area!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mountain bikes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=288:thompson-trail-629&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Thompson Trail #629]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=288:thompson-trail-629&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Thompson trail in Eastern Arizona.   From the signed trailhead, walk downstream along the West Fork of the Black River. There are actually two trails here....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>288</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/df/d2/01/288_thompsontr1-1327372942.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Greer, AZ. 

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, go East on HWY260. Turn right onto the well graded dirt road HWY-273 and drive for about 14.5 miles to the junction with FR-116. Turn right on FR-116 and go 1.5 miles to the signed parking area on the left. The trail starts about 100 yards up the road on the left. All the dirt roads heading to this hike are well graded.    
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Greer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0 miles to the confluence and back ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 200 ft loss.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-05-02 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Average. Expect to share this trail with between 5-10 people.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.4700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35 yr old Recommendation: Walking along the rushing river is a pleasure. This is an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding, marshy area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=321:timber-mesa-trail-636&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Timber Mesa Trail #636]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=321:timber-mesa-trail-636&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Timber Mesa trail in Eastern Arizona.    From the signed trailhead, take the easy to follow trail (not the road) climbing gently up the mesa....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>321</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c1/1f/28/321_timbermesa1-1324252329.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Pinetop-Lakeside area, head on HWY-260 south towards the Lakeside Ranger station. Just past the ranger station, turn left on signed Porter Mountain Road (FR45). Take this paved road for 2.2 miles and look for a signed dirt road to the Timber Mesa Trail #636 that goes off to the left. A short drive ends at the trailhead and parking area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Porter Mountain Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pinetop-Lakeside]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.5 miles for the loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft of gradual gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-09-19 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. We only had to share this hike with one other hiker.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.1800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike is great exercise and the views along the ridgeline keep you company. This is a moderate difficulty hike because of the length.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Minor route finding, mountain bikers, and horseback riders]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=289:west-fork-black-river-trail&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[West Fork Black River Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=289:west-fork-black-river-trail&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the West fork of the Black river trail in the White mountains of Eastern Arizona.   From the signed trailhead, walk along the well work trail...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>289</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/15/6f/42/289_westforkblackriver1-1327373443.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Greer, AZ. 

To the Trailhead: From the Show Low area, go East on HWY260. Turn right onto the well graded dirt road HWY-273 and drive for about 14.5 miles to the junction with FR-116. Turn left onto FR116 (following the signs to Big Lake) and drive to the intersection with FR249. Turn left onto FR249E (again, following the signs to Big Lake). At the intersection with FR68, turn right and go about 1.5 miles to the signed trailhead and parking on the right. All the dirt roads to get to this trail are well graded.  
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Greer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0 miles to the river and back ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-05-02 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Average. Expect to share this trail with between 5-10 people.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.4200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mountain bikes]]></c:value>
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				<title><![CDATA[West fork Little Colorado River]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=425:west-fork-little-colorado-river&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the West Fork trail on the Little Colorado River in Eastern Arizona.    The Mount Baldy wilderness is an excellent summer destination for those of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 03:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>425</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-07-28</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Greer, AZ.

To the Upper Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 to Globe, turning north to Show Low. From Show Low, take HWY-260 east passing through Pinetop-Lakeside. Continue on HWY-260, turning right onto HWY-273. Drive 8.6 miles to the sign marking the Baldy Wilderness Trailhead. Turn right here and go the final 0.2 miles to the trailhead parking. There is a restroom here but no water.
To the Lower Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 to Globe, turning north to Show Low. From Show Low, take HWY-260 east passing through Pinetop-Lakeside. Continue on HWY-260, turning right onto HWY-373 towards Greer. Take this paved road 4.8 miles and turn right onto the signed road for Osborne Road (just after crossing the bridge over the Little Colorado). Take this well graded dirt road 0.25 miles and park near the signed trailhead on the left side of the road. There is limited parking at this trailhead, so make sure you are completely off the road. This trailhead is in a neighborhood, so please keep a low profile and be respectful to home owners so we can continue to have access to this trailhead.
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                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Greer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.1 miles for the one way hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.5 hours with a 20 minute break for lunch]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000 feet of elevation drop, mostly on the last few miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-07-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Considering the number of people parked at the trailhead to hike up Mount Baldy, the solitude is excellent. We had this trail all to ourselves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Walking through the forest and meadows on a nice summer day was delightful. This was a moderate difficulty hike, but only because of some of the route finding.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding]]></c:value>
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