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		<title><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central 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=495:crack-in-the-rock&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Crack in the Rock (Lake Havasu)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=495:crack-in-the-rock&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Crack in the Rock trail near Lake Havasu, Arizona.   If you're in the Lake Havasu area and feel like something other than playing in the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>495</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-10-22</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Lake Havasu, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Lake Havasu area, take HWY-95 south to the intersection with McCulloch Blvd. Turn right and take this paved road 0.75 miles to the signed trailhead on the right (with overflow parking on the left). There is a bathroom here, but no water.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7260 Sara Pkwy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lake Havasu]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[86406]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is a 5.0 mile lollypop loop]]></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 hiking to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 400 ft elevation loss and gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-10-21 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good. On a weekday we saw perhaps 10 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4439000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-114.2646830]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a moderately strenuous hike, primarily because of the scrambling needed to get through the narrows. There is also some route finding needed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding, scrambling]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=300:daisy-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Daisy Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=300:daisy-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to the top of Daisy mountain near Anthem, Arizona.   Note: This hiking area is currently on state trust land. Please get a  state trust...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>300</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 New River, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the Anthem Way exit. Turn right onto Anthem Way and drive about 0.2 miles to the traffic light at Navigation Way. Turn left onto Navigation Way and drive about 0.6 miles. The access to the trail is on the left, in between some houses and at the intersection of Navigation Way and Livingston Way. Trail access is nestled in a neighborhood, so please minimize your impact by being respectful to private property and parking appropriately. Please obey all no parking signs in the area. Your positive actions will go a long way in making sure hikers have access to this area. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[anthem]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.4 miles for the lollypop loop described. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a bit over 3 hours, with a 15 minute stop at the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1250]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1250 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Considering how close this trail is to civilization, the solitude wasn&#039;t bad. Expect to share this trail with about 10 other people. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an enjoyable but little known climb near the Phoenix area and well worth hiking. This is a Moderate Difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A State trust land permit is required for this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/recreation_permit.htm]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, mountain bikes]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=400:deem-hills&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Deem Hills]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=400:deem-hills&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Deem hills trails near Phoenix, Arizona.   The Deem Hills are located on the north edge of the Phoenix area. This is a great destination if...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 21:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>400</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-03-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the Happy Valley Road exit. Go West on Happy Valley road (left) and drive to signed 35th avenue. Turn right here. This road briefly becomes Pocono Way. When you reached the signed junction with Pinnacle Vista drive, turn left. This road will become 39th ave. The road will abruptly turn right. After driving a few hundred yards, look for the trailhead and small parking area on your left (currently where the yellow divider line on 39th ave ends). The trailhead has water, but no restrooms. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 7.2 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft gain with some up and down]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[All year. Hike only during the cooler parts of the day in Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-03-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not here. Expect to share the trails with 30-40 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.7300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We enjoyed this oasis of desert on the northern edge of Phoenix civilization. This hike is rated Moderate difficulty, due to the length.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[none.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikes, some route finding. ]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=167:devils-chasm&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Devils Chasm]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=167:devils-chasm&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Devils Chasm in Arizona   The ruins that are the destination for this hike were built and occupied by the Salado Native Americans between 1280 and...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>167</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-06-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/1e/2f/cc/167_devilschasm-1327372092.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Roosevelt, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take US-60 East towards Globe. Just after Miami and before globe, take HWY-88 (or 188 depending on the sign) left towards Roosevelt. Make a right onto well signed HWY 288. About two miles after crossing the Salt River, turn right onto Cherry Creek Road (signed as FR203), a well graded dirt road. You will continue to follow this road for 22.5 miles. Some waypoints follow (remembering to stay on FR203 the whole time):

After 8.8 miles, a sign for Coon Creek FR203 takes you across the creek and onto private property. Please respect this property so we can continue to have access to this area.

After 11.7 miles, you&#039;ll cross the creek again.

After 19.5 miles, you pass the Ellison Ranch and cross the creek again. After this point, the road becomes 4WD mandatory.

After 21 miles, you will see a sign that explains the &quot;Sierra Ancha Cliff Dwellings&quot; in this area.

After 22.5 miles, park near the Forest Service sign near some camping on the left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[roosevelt]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 3.0 miles round trip to the ruins and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.5 hours hiking to complete this hike, with a 30 minute stop for lunch. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1700 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a good fall hike if you&#039;re looking for changing leaves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2003-01-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. Over four hours of hiking and we didn&#039;t see another hiker. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8235178]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.8603655]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The final climb to the ruins is tough and the route finding is tricky. The out and back described here is a Difficult hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4wd and high clearance vehicle required. Scrambling with a little exposure. Route finding.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=181:dixie-mine-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Dixie Mine Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=181:dixie-mine-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Dixie mine near Phoenix, Arizona   From the parking area, you need to walk about 10 minutes through a subdivision under construction to get to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>181</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-03-11</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/a3/b0/P3110011-72-1615501614.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located Phoenix, AZ.

In the Phoenix area, take state HWY-87 towards Payson. Turn left onto Shea Blvd into Fountain Hills. From Shea Blvd turn right onto Palisades Blvd. Then take a left onto Golden Eagle Blvd. Take Golden Eagle Blvd to the end of the road and a parking area.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fountain hills]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 5 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours to complete the hike with a few minutes checking out the mine.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-12-31 18:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not bad. Expect to see about 10-30 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.6400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The best part about this hike is it&#039;s proximity to the Phoenix area. This trail is Easy.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$2 fee to enter McDowell Mountain Regional Park]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=438:dixie-summit-loop-hike-phoenix-sonoran-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Dixie Summit Loop hike (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=438:dixie-summit-loop-hike-phoenix-sonoran-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Dixie Summit Loop hike in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve in Arizona.   The cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale should be applauded for making a sincere effort...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>438</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-11-28</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/26/bb/e0/438_pb280009-1417214688.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Phoenix, AZ.

From the Phoenix Area, take I-17 North to the Jomax road exit. Take the exit and turn right onto Jomax road. After 0.3 miles, turn left onto Norterra Parkway. Drive 1.3 miles and turn right onto North Valley Parkway. Go 0.3 miles and turn left onto Copperhead trail. After 0.1 miles, turn left onto Melvern trail. After 0.2 miles, turn right onto Desert Vista trail. After 0.3 miles, you&#039;ll see the signs for Desert Vista trailhead and the parking area. There is no water or facilities at this trailhead. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1900 West Desert Vista trail]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.2 miles for Lollypop loop hike described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about two hours to hike the loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[650]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 650 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-11-28 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 popular place on weekends. Expect to meet 15-30 other hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.7400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Well marked and easy to follow, the length and climb up to Dixie Mountain make this a Moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikers and horseback riders. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=340:east-wing-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[East Wing Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=340:east-wing-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike East wing mountain near Phoenix, Arizona.   We were looking for a quick, easy, and local desert hike in the Phoenix area. This hike met all of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>340</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a2/7a/7e/340_eastwingmountain2-1327372699.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in Peoria, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the HWY-101 loop. Take the HWY-101 loop West to the 67th avenue exit. Go right (North) on 67th Avenue. Although you don&#039;t turn off this road for some time, it will change it&#039;s name twice, first to Pyramid Peak Parkway, then after about 6 miles of driving, Sonoran Mountain Ranch Road. After the last name change, drive another 0.4 miles to the signed junction with North Chalfen Blvd. Turn left here and make the quick right at the sign for the Sonoran Mountain Ranch park. This is where you will park to take the short walk to the trailhead. There are restrooms and water at this park.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[peoria]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 2.1 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 45 minutes of hiking to complete the loop.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[450]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 450 ft gain ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[best in the Winter months or after a rain in the spring for the wildflowers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-01-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Better than expected. We only shared this trail with 5 other hikers.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.2100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It was a pleasant enough walk with a unique mixture of desert and urban feeling. This hike is rated Easy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Do not park on Chalfen Blvd to access this hike, as this will put hikers into conflict with the local residents]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=284:ej-peak&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[EJ Peak]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=284:ej-peak&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up EJ peak near Phoenix, Arizona.   Pass mountain is a well known hike in the Usary mountain recreation area. On any given weekend, you can be...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>284</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/b3/ef/284_ejpeak6-1327373038.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Mesa, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East to the Ellsworth Road Exit. Go North on Ellsworth Road. After passing McKellips Road, Ellsworth Road turns into Usery Pass Road. Follow this road about two miles to the signed entrance of the Usery Mountain Recreation Area. Zero your odometer and drive another 1.6 miles to the large parking area on your right. You&#039;ll know you&#039;re at the right parking area if there is a sign saying that this is the Bull Dog Canyon Recreation area. You will need a Tonto pass to park here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mesa]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2 miles total hiking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over an hour.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Particularly nice in the winter. Good potential to see wildflowers here in the spring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good once you get off the dirt roads. We only saw one other hiker.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy but rewarding hike up a desert peak. It is much less crowded than the nearby Wind Cave hike and gives you similar views of the surrounding area. This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tonto pass ($6 as of April 2013) required for parking, you can now purchase these on-line.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.tontopermits.com/]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, Tonto pass needed, shooting range noises nearby]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=175:elephant-mountain-spur-cross&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Elephant Mountain Loop (Spur Cross)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=175:elephant-mountain-spur-cross&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Elephant Mountain loop in the Spur Cross area near the Phoenix Arizona area.   The Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area is one of the newer members...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>175</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-04-04</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/0b/c6/01/175_elephant-mt2-1327374160.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Cave Creek, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix/Mesa area, take I-17 North to the Carefree Hwy exit. Take the Carefree Highway East  about 8.5 miles to Cave Creek Road. Turn left onto Cave Creek Road and drive about 2.7 miles to Spur Cross road. Drive North on Spur Cross road about 4.5 miles, with the last 1.5 miles being graded dirt road. The dirt road is in very good shape and is OK for passenger cars. As of April, 2005, there is a $3 fee to enter the conservation area. There are restrooms at the trailhead, but no water.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[cave creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The lollypop loop hike described is 7 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 and a half hours of hiking, with a short break for snacks.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[750]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 850 ft gain.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Recommended after a rain in the spring/fall for the wildflowers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-04-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good, especially considering the close proximity to the Phoenix area. Solitude is better on the Elephant Mountain Trail. Expect to see 10-25 other hikers during the course of the day.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[I was pleasantly surprised at such a quality desert hiking area so close to Phoenix without the typical Phoenix crowds. This hike is rated Moderate.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$3 to park (as of April 2013)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee for parking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=421:ford-canyon-loop-white-tanks&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Ford Canyon loop (White Tanks)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=421:ford-canyon-loop-white-tanks&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike through Ford Canyon in the White Tanks regional park in Arizona.   From the parking area, follow the well maintained and well signed Waddell Trail north...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>421</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-04-13</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/6a/06/c3/421_p4130008-1397430768.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Waddell, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-10 West to HWY-303. Take HWY-303 North (Right) to Olive Road. Turn left on Olive Road (West) and go five miles to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park. From the park entrance, follow Mountain Road North to the Waterfall Canyon Rd. Make a left here and drive along Waterfall Canyon road for 1.1 miles to the parking on both sides of the road. The trailhead is signed as the Waddell trail. There is a water spigot here, but no restrooms.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[20304 W. White Tank Mountain road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Waddell]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 9.1 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us 3 hours and 15 minutes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1200 ft elevation gain. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a good hike to do when it&#039;s cold in the Phoenix area. The spring during wildflower season is also a good time to hike this trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-04-13 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The Ford Canyon section is very secluded once the trail gets rough. Expect to run into more people on the Willow Canyon/Mesquite section of the trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.5100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a very enjoyable hike through a sonoran desert. The rare desert spring and the trail through Willow Canyon is worth the price of admission. The loop hike described here is a Moderately-strenuous hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee Area ($6 per car as of 2014). Route finding, boulder hopping, and minor scrambling inside Ford Canyon.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=162:four-peaks-browns-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Four Peaks (Browns Trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=162:four-peaks-browns-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to the top of Brown's Peak in the Four Peaks wilderness with great views of Saguaro, Apache, and Roosevelt lakes in Arizona.   This hike starts...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>162</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-05-30</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ea/f1/4c/162_brownpeak-1327374526.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Fountain Hills, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix/Mesa area, take HWY-87 about 21 miles from Mesa untill you reach the signed Four Peaks Road (FR143) turnoff on the right. This road is graded dirt, OK for high clearance vehicles. Take the Four Peaks Road for 18 miles to the Mazatzal divide. Turn right onto FR648 (signed as the Lone Pine trailhead) and continue 1.3 miles to the signed Lone Pine trailhead. 0.1 miles before you reach the trailhead stay left at the fork.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fountain hills]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described is 4.0 miles round trip.  If you want to take the scramble route to the top of Browns peak, add an additional 1 mile round trip to this distance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2.0 hours of hiking. If you decide to take the scramble route to the top of Browns Peak, add another 45 minutes total to your hiking time. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft gain. If you take the scramble route to the top of Browns Peak, count on another 900 ft of climbing and scrambling.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tough to find the trail in winter]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-05-30 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although I imagine Spring and Fall could bring more people, the drive to this trailhead creates good solitude. On this hike during the winter, we only saw two other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.7100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The scenery was beautiful and it was a pleasant walk. Don&#039;t expect too much of a workout on this one. This hike is rated Easy. If you decide to take the scramble route to the top of Browns peak, change the difficulty to Difficult due to the scrambling involved.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lightning danger. Bear Country]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=179:freedom-trail-piestewa-peak&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Freedom Trail (Piestewa Peak)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=179:freedom-trail-piestewa-peak&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 hiking around one of the more famous landmarks (Piestewa Peak) in the Phoenix Arizona area   Start this trail from the Apache picnic area (just follow the road...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>179</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-04-09</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7a/54/b3/179_freedom1-1327374719.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located Phoenix, AZ.

In the Phoenix area, take state HWY-51 North to the Glendale Avenue exit. Turn right after taking the exit to get on Lincoln Dr. After about 0.5 miles, turn left on Piestewa Peak Drive. Follow this road through the residential area to Piestewa Peak Park, parking at the Apache Picnic area (end of the road). Water and restrooms are at the trailhead. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Piestewa peak park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7 miles for the loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under 2 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[hike early in the day during the summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-04-09 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not bad, we only saw 3 other hikers on this trail (not including the short section of the trail shared with the summit trail where we saw dozens), however we did this hike on a Friday. My guess would be that this trail would be significantly less crowded than the Summit Trail, but still not the best pick for those looking for solitude.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.5414666]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0177255]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a nice change of pace from the Summit Trail and worth hiking. This is a good pick if you want the Piestewa peak experience but want to thin out the crowds. This is a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Crowds]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=277:garfias-wash&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Garfias Wash]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=277:garfias-wash&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Garfias wash trail near Lake Pleasant, Arizona.   One of the many things I enjoy about hiking in Arizona is that even the most average sounding...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>277</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/43/37/86/277_garfiaswash2-1327374970.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Peoria, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take the Carefree highway (SR-74) West to Castle Hot Springs Road (Lake Pleasant exit). Turn right and drive 10.9 miles to the trailhead. This road eventually becomes a well graded dirt road. The last mile is in a wash, which is OK if there is no recent rain. Passenger cars are probably OK on this road. At 10.9 miles, you will pass over a cattle guard. The small pullout for parking is immediately on your left. Castle Hot Springs road is a popular place for ATVs and dirt bikes, so keep vigilant while driving here.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[peoria]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hiking distance to Garfias wash is 5.6 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 3.5 hours to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[250]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 250 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good, considering how close we are to the popular Lake Pleasant. We only saw two other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It was a very pleasant walk in the desert with surprising solitude considering how close we were to civilization. I&#039;ve seen this hike also called Spring Valley, although I think this is very misleading, as it does not go to Spring Valley. This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[ATVs]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=439:gateway-loop-trail-mcdowell-mountain-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Gateway Loop Trail (McDowell Mountain Preserve)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=439:gateway-loop-trail-mcdowell-mountain-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Gateway Loop trail in the McDowell Mountain Preserve near Phoenix, Arizona.   The McDowell Sonoran preserve holds a fantastic variety of desert trails to hike....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2014 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>439</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-12-26</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/4b/df/e7/439_pc260001-1419634768.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Scottsdale, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take state HWY-101 North to the Bell road exit. Take Bell road East (right) until you reach the intersection with Thompson Peak Parkway. Turn left here and drive about 0.5 miles to the turn off into the signed Gateway to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve (also signed as Carla way). Turn right to enter the trailhead. There are restrooms and water at this trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[scottsdale]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5 miles for the lollypop loop hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us an hour and 45 minutes to complete the hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[650]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 650 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-12-26 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 super popular trailhead. Expect to share the trails with 50-75 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.6500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy hike through the desert and a nice introduction to the McDowell Sonoran preserve.]]></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=481:geronimo-trail-south-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Geronimo Trail (South Mountain)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=481:geronimo-trail-south-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Out and back hike from the Geronimo Trailhead in South Mountain park in Phoenix, Arizona.   The Geronimo trailhead is a bit tricky to find, but once you've...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>481</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-03-25</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/66/07/78/P3250014-85-1616716528.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Phoenix, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take the I-10 freeway to the Baseline Road exit. Take this exit West and make a left onto 20th street. Follow this paved road 0.8 miles to where it bends into Dobbins Road. At this bend is the trailhead, but there is no direct parking there. Park along the wide pullout on the South side of Dobbins Road. Obey all &#039;no parking&#039; signs, as I&#039;ve seen reports of vehicles being towed. Please do not park in the neighborhood either.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Dobbins Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[phoenix]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike distance is 5.0 miles for the out and back hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took about 2.5 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1000 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-03-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Unexpectedly good, although we did hike this on a weekday. We only saw about 8 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3642626]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0403552]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The climb will get your heart going, but the trail is easy to follow. This hike is a Moderate hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=501:go-john-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Go John Mountain Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=501:go-john-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Go John Mountain Loop  trail near Cave Creek, Arizona.   Although this trail is not officially named the Go John Mountain Loop, it makes sense...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 22:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>501</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-12-18</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/23/a0/62/PC180002-52-1639867328.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Cave Creek, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix/Mesa area, take HWY-101 North to the Cave Creek Road exit. Take Cave Creek Road North to the Carefree Highway, turning left (West) on to the Carefree Highway. After about 2.8 miles, turn right (North) onto 32nd Street (clearly signed for the Cave Creek Recreation area). After about 2.7  miles, you will reach the parking area for the Go John trail. The trailhead for the Slate trail is East of the parking area. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. As of December, 2021, there is a $7 fee to enter the park area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[cave creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The lollypop loop hike described is 5.5 miles round trip.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[up and down for a total of 300 ft elevation change. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-12-18 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not good, this is a popular area. Expect to share the trail with mountain bikers, horseback riders, and 25-50 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It is an enjoyable enough beginner hike. All junctions are clearly marked and the elevation gain is gradual throughout. This hike is rated Easy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$7 parking fee (as of December 2021)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee for parking ($7 as of December 2021). You&#039;ll share the trail with horses and mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=285:go-john-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Go John Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=285:go-john-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Go John trail near Phoenix, Arizona.   From the parking area, you can take this trail in either the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. We hiked this...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>285</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/28/92/fa/285_gojohn1-1327375220.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Cave Creek, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix/Mesa area, take HWY-101 North to the Cave Creek Road exit. Take Cave Creek Road North to the Carefree Highway, turning left (West) on to the Carefree Highway. After about 2.8 miles, turn right (North) onto 32nd Street (clearly signed for the Cave Creek Recreation area). After about 2.7  miles, you will reach the parking area for the Go John trail. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. As of April, 2009, there is a $6 fee to enter the park area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[cave creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 5.6 miles round trip.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours of hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[up and down for a total of 800 ft gain. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not good, this is a popular area. Expect to share the trail with mountain bikers, horseback riders, and 25-50 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It is an enjoyable enough beginner hike. All junctions are clearly marked and the elevation gain is gradual throughout. This hike is rated Easy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$6 parking fee (as of April 2009)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee for parking ($6 as of April 2009). You&#039;ll share the trail with horses and mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=504:granite-mountain-scottsdale-sonoran-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=504:granite-mountain-scottsdale-sonoran-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike around Granite Mountain in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve near Phoenix, Arizona   There is a vast network of trails in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve to enjoy....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>504</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-03-31</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/cc/7c/16/P3300004-46-1648757303.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Scottsdale, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take state HWY-101 North to the Pima Road exit. Drive north on Pima road and after six miles, turn right onto Dynamite road. Go east on Dynamite Road (which eventually turns into Rio Verde Road) and after 8.3 miles turn left onto signed 136th street (also signed for the Granite Mountain trailhead). After 2.1 miles of driving on this road, you&#039;ll reach the well signed Granite Mountain trailhead. There are restrooms at this facility, but no water. Please respect the residents of this area and do not park along 136th street.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[31402 N 136th St]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scottsdale]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.6 miles for the loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under 2 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft gradual elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-03-20 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 popular loop hike in the sonoran preserve, so you won&#039;t enjoy too much solitude. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.7701935]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7886782]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Nice views and convenient access from the Phoenix area. This is a generally flat and easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Routefinding, mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=499:granite-hot-shots-memorial&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Granite Mountain Hot Shots Memorial Hike]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=499:granite-hot-shots-memorial&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Granite Mountain Hot Shots memorial near Yarnell, Arizona   In June of 2013, the Yarnell Hill wildfire took the lives of 19 wilderness firefighters trying...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>499</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-11-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7d/96/ff/PB180026-7-1637282937.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Yarnell, Arizona.

From Phoenix, take US-60 North West past the town of Wickenburg. Stay on US-60 as you go through Wickenburg. Once in Wickenburg, take HWY-93 through town. It&#039;s about 18 miles to the signed junction with HWY-89. Turn right onto HWY-89 as this scenic road climbs up towards Yarnell. You&#039;ll drive about 17 miles (there are signs for the Granite Mountain Hot Shots Memorial Park to follow) as you follow a short road to the southbound HWY-89. Take this a short 0.7 miles to the easily spotted parking area on the right. There are restrooms here but no water.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Yarnell]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.5 miles round trip to the Incident Location and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us about 3.5 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200 ft elevation gain to the overlook and 450 feet down to the Incident Location. Since you have to climb back up, it&#039;s a total elevation change of about 1800 ft ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-11-18 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 about 15 other hikers on a weekday. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.2034500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.7740670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although the trail is easy to follow, the climbing makes this a moderately difficult hike. This is a great hike to take in the Winter season that isn&#039;t too far from Phoenix. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=172:hidden-valley-south-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hidden Valley (South Mountain)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=172:hidden-valley-south-mountain&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Hidden Valley in South Mountain park in Phoenix, Arizona.   From the parking area, take the signed National Trail into the mountains. Views peek up between the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>172</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-04-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d9/6f/39/172_p4010007-1364857274.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Phoenix, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take Central Avenue south into South Mountain park. Once you enter the park and after passing the stone buildings that mark the visitor center, drive the Summit Road for 4.7 miles. Turn right at the intersection and continue towards the Buena Vista parking area and drive another 0.7 miles. Make a left turn at this intersection and drive the remaining 0.4 miles to the trailhead parking. Drive slowly on these roads and watch out for bikers, hikers, and runners on the road. The trailhead starts at the parking area.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[phoenix]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 3.5 miles for the loop hike described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took about 1.5 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 400 ft elevation gain. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[If hiking in the summer, best start this hike early in the morning because it can get hot. Best hiked during cooler weather after some rain. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-04-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You won&#039;t experience too much solitude on this hike. Expect to share this trail with 50-70 other hikers.        ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The views of Phoenix are great... too bad you have to share them with so many other people.  The out and back described here is a Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[crowds, mountain bikers, trail runners, a bit of scrambling on the Hidden Valley trail section.]]></c:value>
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