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		<title><![CDATA[Tucson and Southern 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=218:aravaipa-canyon&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Aravaipa Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=218:aravaipa-canyon&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Aravaipa Canyon, Arizona.   Most of the hiking you will do on this hike will be in the creek. It's definitely a different kind of hike...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>218</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/0b/21/4a/218_aravaipa1-1324155136.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Winkleman, AZ.

To get to the West trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take US-60 East toward Superior, AZ. At Superior, turn South on HWY-177 towards Winkleman. Continue South on HWY-77 for about 11 miles to signed Aravaipa Canyon Road on your left. The  road turns to dirt and it&#039;s another 12 miles to the BLM trailhead. The well graded dirt road is usually in good shape, even for passenger cars. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead.

To get to the East trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take US-60 East to Globe. From Globe, take HWY-70 to the signed Klondyke road. Turn right and take this well graded dirt road 24 miles to Bonita Junction. Turn right and take the high clearance vehicle dirt road 17 miles to the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Aravapa Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[85192]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The canyon length is 10.5 miles one way.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We went a little more than five miles in and turned around. It took us a leisurely five hours with a 30 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring or Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-05-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not many people on this hike. The permit system caps the maximum amount of people in the canyon at 50. 30 from the West and 20 from the east.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.8500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.6400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[walking in water is fun! It&#039;s a fun hike for those of us that don&#039;t need a flat, well marked trail. You control how long you want to hike. This is a Moderate hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A permit from the BLM is required for this hike. The BLM-Safford office is (520) 348-4400. Make your reservations several months in advance, as weekends fill up quickly. There&#039;s a small fee to pay at the trailhead after you get your reservation.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain/aravaipa.html]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[boulder hopping, route finding, flash flood danger, lots of walking through water, permits required]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=408:aspen-loop&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Aspen Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=408:aspen-loop&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Aspen Loop trail on Mount Lemmon near Tucson, Arizona.    Mount Lemmon is a real treasure for the folks living in Tucson. For those looking...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2013 02:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>408</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-07-29</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, drive the Tanque Verde road east. Turn left onto the Catalina Highway. Take this paved and scenic road all the way to the top of Mount Lemmon. At the fork between the ski area and the town of Summerhaven, turn left to go into the town of Summerhaven. When in Summerhaven, continue on North Sabino Canyon Parkway. Continue a short drive on this road to it&#039;s end and try to find a place to park. This is a popular hike, so parking could be tricky. There is a restroom here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summerhaven]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern 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 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 2 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft of gain and loss during the loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-07-28 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 very popular area for day hikers. Expect to meet between 20 and 40 people.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.4300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[ This is a lovely hike that switches between shaded forest and big views of the Tucson area. It&#039;s an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The popularity of this trail can make finding a parking spot challenging.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=459:bog-spring&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bog Springs loop]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=459:bog-spring&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Bog springs loop, Green Valley, AZ   After you've paid your $5 (the signs are a bit confusing, but the $10 is just if you're camping) at...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>459</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-11-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/32/cb/bd/PB060066-14-1478475777.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Green Valley, AZ.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, take I-19 South towards Green Valley. Take the exit to Continental road (exit 63) and turn left. Take this road 1.2 miles and make a right onto signed Madera canyon road. Take this road for 12 miles to the signed junction with the Bog Springs campground. Turn left here and take the road 0.5 miles to the campground. Park at the trailhead parking (next to the restrooms) and walk to campsite #13 to where the signed trailhead starts. This is a fee area. At the self pay station at the entrance to the campground you&#039;ll pay $5 to park. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Green Valley]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern 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]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us 2 hours to complete]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1600 ft of elevation gain and loss]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[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:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall is best, but this trail would be good in Spring and Summer also]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2016-11-07 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good. We shared the trail with perhaps 15 other hikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[31.7262038]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.8751077]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The climb up to Kent spring is pretty steep and the descent is even steeper. This fact makes it a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee to part ($5 as of November 2016), trail overgrown in places]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=418:casa-grande-mountain-park-bolt-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Casa Grande Mountain Park - Bolt Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=418:casa-grande-mountain-park-bolt-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up the Bolt trail in Casa Grande Mountain park in Arizona.   The Casa Grande Mountain Park is a popular destination for those living in Casa Grande,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>418</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-01-11</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f9/2e/40/418_p1110015-1389480557.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Casa Grande, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-10 South to the Florence Blvd exit. Turn right when you get off the freeway onto Florence Blvd. Take this road into Casa Grande, turning left onto Trekell Road (South). You&#039;ll pass over I-8 and soon afterwards turn left onto Hanna Street (East). Take Hanna Street until the pavement ends at a wide parking area on the left. There is no water or other facilities at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hanna Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Casa Grande]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles for the out and back hike.]]></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 climb to the top of Casa Grande mountain and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about an 800 foot climb to the top of Casa Grande Mountain.]]></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[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-01-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. Most people head up the Radio Tower trail and leave this one alone. Expect to share the trail with perhaps 4 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.8200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail can be difficult to follow at times and a bit steep. The route finding make this a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=417:casa-grande-mountain-park-radio-tower-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Casa Grande Mountain Park - Radio tower trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=417:casa-grande-mountain-park-radio-tower-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up the Radio tower trail in the Casa Grande Mountain Park trail in Arizona.   If you're looking for an easy hike in the desert in the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>417</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-01-11</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/c5/34/417_p1110011-1389479213.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Casa Grande, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-10 South to the Florence Blvd exit. Turn right when you get off the freeway onto Florence Blvd. Take this road into Casa Grande, turning left onto Trekell Road (South). You&#039;ll pass over I-8 and soon afterwards turn left onto Hanna Street (East). Take Hanna Street until the pavement ends at a wide parking area on the left. There is no water or other facilities at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Hanna Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Casa Grande]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2 miles for the out and back hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about an hour to climb to the radio towers and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[650]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[650]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about a 650 foot climb to the radio towers. ]]></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[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-01-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s a popular hike, but not as bad as expected. Expect to share the trail with 10-20 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.8200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The road up to the radio towers is easily followed and of a reasonable incline. This is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=216:chiricahua-heart-of-rocks-loop&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Chiricahua - Heart of Rocks Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=216:chiricahua-heart-of-rocks-loop&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking the Heart of Rocks loop in Chiricahua National Park, Arizona.        The hike starts at the Echo Canyon Trail parking area (see...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2016 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>216</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-11-05</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/1c/ff/b0/216_chirica1-1324156910.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Wilcox, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-10 South to Tucson.  Continue on I-10 East through Tucson and continue on through Benson to Wilcox. In Wilcox, take HWY-186 South East 30 miles to HWY-181. Continue another 4 miles to HWY-181 to enter Chiricahua National Monument. Once in the park, take the main road to the Echo Canyon parking lot. Park here to start the loop.

There is an entrance fee to get in the park. During the drive to Echo Canyon point, look around to spot some of the rock formations visible from the road (like Sea Captain and China Boy).    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Chiricahua National Monument]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop described is 8.7 miles round trip. There are smaller loops that can be made (see the map).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us six hours of hiking (with a 30 minute break for lunch) to make this loop.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft loss walking into Echo park and Rhyolite Canyon. About 1000 ft gain walking to Heart of Rocks, a loss again (600 ft) walking to the Mushroom rock trail, then a 300 ft gain back to the parking area.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2002-08-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[I guess not many people want to go out of the way to experience Chiricahua National Monument. We were there on a Labor day weekend and only saw 10-15 people on this hike.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.0122562]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.3141664]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The rock formations on this hike are too strange to describe; you have to see them for yourself. This hike is rated Moderately Strenuous because of length + elevation change. Bring your camera!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=350:hutchs-pool-via-sabino-canyon-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hutch's Pool (via Sabino Canyon Trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=350:hutchs-pool-via-sabino-canyon-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Hutch's pool via the Sabino Canyon trail near Tucson, Arizona.   The hike to Hutch's Pool is a nice day hike from the Sabino Canyon Recreation...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>350</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-02-27</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a3/74/54/350_p1010025-1330303801.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-10 East towards Tucson. Once at the Tucson city limits, take the Ina Road exit East. Continue on this road for 15.2 miles as it changes name from Ina Road to Skyline Drive, and then to Sunrise Drive. Once you reach the intersection for Sabino canyon road, turn left at the light and park in the area just to your right. As of February 2012, the fee to park is $5. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.2 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3 hours to get to the pools and back with a short (10 min) stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[550]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 550 ft total ascent to Hutch&#039;s Pool]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <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:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a true all year hike. Spring brings wildflowers. Fall brings the colors of the changing leaves. Summer allows for swimming (but be prepared for very hot weather!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-02-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Despite the packed parking lot, once you get on the trail, the solitude is welcome. Expect to share the trail with 5 other people. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike had some climbing and route finding, but nothing too serious. The pool at the end was a worthy goal. This is an Easy hike.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 to park and $8 for the shuttle (cash only). Parking is a problem so get there early. Some route finding and creek crossing required. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=426:lorraine-lee-bowen-loop-hike-tucson-mountain-park&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Lorraine Lee-Bowen Loop Hike (Tucson Mountain Park)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=426:lorraine-lee-bowen-loop-hike-tucson-mountain-park&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike with the Lorraine Lee and Bowen trails in Tuscon Mountain Park near Tuscon, Arizona.    Tucson mountain park was created back in 1929 and boasts...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>426</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-08-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/b7/f3/c9/426_p8020004-1407100053.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, headed South on I-10, get off on the Speedway Blvd exit and head West (right turn). Turn left (South) onto Greasewood Road, then turn right (West) onto Anklam Road. After driving 0.8 miles, turn left onto Players Club drive. Take this road 1.1 miles and turn right onto Starr Pass Blvd (follow the signs to the JW Marriott resort). As you near the backside of the resort property, you&#039;ll see the signed trailheads on your left (assuming you are driving clockwise around the loop that circles around the property). Parking is tricky here, as the proximity to the resort restricts where you can park along the road. Be aware of the no parking signs. Your best bet is to park near the Lorraine Lee trailhead, as there is parking along the road available here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Starr Pass Blvd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.9 miles for the loop hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under an hour.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft of gain and loss during the loop]]></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[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Winter is best]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-07-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The proximity to the resort makes this a popular hike with their customers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0500000]]></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 Tucson Mountain park desert. There&#039;s only one unsigned trail junction you need to watch out for.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding (minor)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=319:mount-lemmon-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mount Lemmon Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=319:mount-lemmon-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Mount Lemmon trail on the Mount Lemmon sky island near Tuscon, Arizona.   I'm jealous of the folks living in Tucson.    For those...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>319</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/4d/b2/d7/319_mtlemmon1-1324159226.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, drive the Tanque Verde road east. Turn left onto the Catalina Highway. After paying the $5 parking fee, take this road all the way to the top of Mount Lemmon. At the fork between the ski area and the town of Summerhaven, turn right to go the ski area. After about 3.1 miles, you&#039;ll see the signed trail junction parking for the Mount Lemmon trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer Haven]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4 hours to get to the trail junction of the Wilderness of Rock trail and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1800 ft total descent to the Wilderness of rock trail junction.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-09-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a very popular area for day hikers. Expect to meet between 20 and 40 people.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a great hike that provided a good workout. This is a Moderate difficulty hike.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=416:north-mountain-nature-trail-loop-hike-casa-grande&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[North Mountain Nature trail loop hike - Casa Grande]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=416:north-mountain-nature-trail-loop-hike-casa-grande&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the North Mountain nature trail near Casa Grande, Arizona.   If you're looking for an easy hike in the desert in the Casa Grande area, this...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>416</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-01-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/05/23/416_p1010004-1388611883.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Casa Grande, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-10 South to the McCartney exit. Head east on this road until you reach the signed turn for Cox road. Turn left here and follow this road North into the signed North Mountain park. The road soon turns to well graded dirt. Follow the signs to get to the park. The dirt roads can be a bit of a maze here, so keep an eye out for the signs that will point you in the right direction for the park and the hiking trail. The trail start is just to the left of Ramada #2. There is no water here, but there are primitive pit toilets. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cox Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Casa Grande]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.4 miles for the loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a 35 minutes to complete the loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is flat. ]]></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[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-01-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great solitude here for such a short hike. We were the only ones on the trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This flat hike is a good one for beginning hikers or out of town visitors. It&#039;s easy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A bit of route finding to get to the trailhead. The park has a bit of a maze of dirt roads.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=215:picacho-peak&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Picacho Peak]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=215:picacho-peak&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Picacho Peak near Tucson, Arizona.   This trail is well marked and located between the Tucson and Phoenix areas. These two facts make it a very...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>215</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/71/c4/b9/215_picacho-1322965990.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Eloy, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-10 South to the Picacho Peak Road Exit (Exit 219). Make a right turn at Picacho Peak Road and follow the road into the park. Follow the signs to the trailhead.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Picacho Peak Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Eloy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0 miles round trip to the peak and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to the peak and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1300 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[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Try to catch the wildflower bloom in spring.  It is spectacular!
All year (hike early in the day during the summer)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-04-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is not the hike for those seeking solitude. This area is popular during weekends and holidays. Expect to meet 40-70 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.6400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: Cables, Crowds, small fee to enter the park

30 yr old Recommendation: It&#039;s not a difficult climb and the views are good. The climbing with the cable hand holds are lots of fun. This is a medium difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cables, Crowds, small fee to enter the park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=220:powers-garden&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Powers Garden]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=220:powers-garden&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Powers Garden near Tuscon, Arizona.    The hike to Powers Garden has a number of highly desired features that make it worthwhile. The solitude in...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>220</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/39/54/6c/220_powersgarden1-1324156494.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Safford, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 East toward Globe. In Globe, take HWY-70 South East towards Safford. From Safford, take HWY 191 South for 17 miles to the HWY-266 junction, Take HWY-266 towards Bonita and Ft. Grant, driving for 19 miles to the Aravaipa Road. Take this well graded dirt road 19 more miles to the well signed junction with FR 253 towards the Deer Creek Trailhead. This dirt road is more rocky and requires a high clearance vehicle. After 8.4 miles of driving on this road, you will see the trailhead parking on your right (not clearly signed, so keep an eye out for it). The trailhead has no water, so bring your own.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fort Grant]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[17.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To Powers Garden is 8.7 miles one way.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[13.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 7 hours to hike to Powers Garden, and about 6 hours to hike back to the trailhead. We stayed at the Cabin overnight for a total of 2 days.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1400 ft climbing and 1400 ft descending each way. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Best time would be Spring or Fall. This hike would be doable in Summer (HOT!) or Winter (as long as the roads are clear and no inclement weather is around).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2006-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fantastic. We didn&#039;t see another person for two days. Even the drive to the trailhead is remote.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.6693000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.2761330]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The solitude of this hike, as well as Powers Garden, more than compensate for the tough hiking. I really enjoyed this hike and especially the cabin at Powers Garden.  This is a  Strenuous hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, Black Bears]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=441:romero-pools-hike&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Romero Pools Hike ]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=441:romero-pools-hike&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Romero Pools near Tuscon, Arizona.    The Catalina State Park is a popular destination and it's easy to see why. The hike along the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>441</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-02-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a6/08/0e/441_p2010027-1422832330.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead from the Tuscon area: Head north on Oracle Road (HWY 77). Turn right on the well signed road for Catalina State Park. Pay your $7 at the gate (as of February 2015) and drive 1.7 miles to the end of the paved road and the well signed parking area. You&#039;re looking for the Romero Canyon trailhead. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead.
To get to the Trailhead from the Phoenix area: Take I-10 South to exit 240 (Tangerine Road). Go East on Tangerine road for 13.5 miles. Turn right onto North Oracle Road (HWY 77). Take this road 0.7 miles to the signed turnoff to the Catalina State Park. Turn left here. Pay your $7 at the gate (as of February 2015) and drive 1.7 miles to the end of the paved road and the well signed parking area. You&#039;re looking for the Romero Canyon trailhead. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11570 North Oracle Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[85737]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern 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 hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two and a half hours for the out and back to the Romero pools]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll peak out after climbing 1000 feet. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></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:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Winter is best, although some folks like to swim in the pools in the summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2015-02-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Catalina state park is very popular. As a result, so is this trail. Don&#039;t expect much solitude here. You&#039;ll be sharing the trail with 20-40 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.4300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.9100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a moderate hike due to the 1000 ft steady climb.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee to park ($7 as of February 2015)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=352:sabino-canyon-to-bear-canyon-loop&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sabino Canyon to Bear Canyon loop]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=352:sabino-canyon-to-bear-canyon-loop&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike via Sabino Canyon and Bear Canyon near Tucson, Arizona.   The loop hike from Sabino canyon over to Bear canyon is a worthy and epic hike...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>352</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-02-27</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d9/bc/61/352_p1010030-1330306663.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-10 East towards Tucson. Once at the Tucson city limits, take the Ina Road exit East. Continue on this road for 15.2 miles as it changes name from Ina Road to Skyline Drive, and then to Sunrise Drive. Once you reach the intersection for Sabino canyon road, turn left at the light and park in the area just to your right. As of February 2012, the fee to park is $5. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[14.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[14.3 miles for the loop hike described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5.75 hours to hike this loop with a short (10 min) stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll climb about 500 ft to Hutch&#039;s pool and another 1000 ft to the top of Bear Canyon. Then it&#039;s mostly all downhill through Bear Canyon.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[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[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a true all year hike. Spring brings wildflowers. Fall brings the colors of the changing leaves. Summer allows for swimming (but be prepared for very hot weather!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-02-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Near the shuttle stops, there will be lots of hikers (especially the 2.2 miles between Stop #3 and the Seven Falls) but the rest of this hike you will enjoy a surprising amount of solitude. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a long day hike, but when we were done, we felt a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Hutch&#039;s pool and the Seven Falls are excellent rewards for the high efforts required. This is a difficult hike for the distance and elevation change.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 to park and $8 for the shuttle (cash only). Parking is a problem so get there early. Some route finding and creek crossing required. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=351:seven-falls-via-bear-canyon-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Seven Falls (via Bear Canyon Trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=351:seven-falls-via-bear-canyon-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Seven Falls (via the Bear Canyon trail) near Tucson, Arizona.   The hike up the Bear Canyon trail is an enjoyable hike starting at the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>351</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-02-27</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/0e/90/c7/351_p1010049-1330305595.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-10 East towards Tucson. Once at the Tucson city limits, take the Ina Road exit East. Continue on this road for 15.2 miles as it changes name from Ina Road to Skyline Drive, and then to Sunrise Drive. Once you reach the intersection for Sabino canyon road, turn left at the light and park in the area just to your right. As of February 2012, the fee to park is $5. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[12.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[12.2 miles for the out and back. If you just want to go to the seven falls, it&#039;s 4.4 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5 hours to get to the head of Bear Canyon and back with a short (10 min) stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2000 ft total ascent]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <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:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a true all year hike. Spring brings wildflowers. Fall brings the colors of the changing leaves. Summer allows for swimming (but be prepared for very hot weather!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-02-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike to Seven Falls is very popular. Expect to share the trail with 50 other people. Once you pass Seven Falls, you will likely have the rest of the hike all to yourself. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Climbing out of Bear Canyon is work due to the elevation and long distance. This is a Mildly Strenuous hike.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 to park and $8 for the shuttle (cash only). Parking is a problem so get there early. Some route finding and creek crossing required. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=505:sonoita-creek&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sonoita Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=505:sonoita-creek&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Sonoita Creek trail near Pategonia, Arizona.   This hike is part of Sonoita Creek State Natural Area and requires a permit, which you can purchase at the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>505</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-04-16</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/78/7c/3d/P4140020-67-1650135348.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Nogales.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, take I-10 South towards Vail. At Vail, take HWY-83 south to Sonoita. In Sonoita, take HWY-82 West (right) to the signed turnoff on the right for Patagonia Lake (about 19.7 miles). After about 3.4 miles, turn left onto Dam Road (signed as the Sonoita Creek Natural Area). Take this well graded dirt road 1.1 miles to the end of the road where there are two trailheads and parking. You will need a permit to park here and can be purchased at the entrance to the lake state park. As of April 2022, the permit is $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Patagonia Lake]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rio Rico]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.8 miles for the loop hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about an hour to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[350]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 350 ft down into the creek and back out again]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <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:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Best weather will be found in the spring or fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-04-15 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. On a week day we didn&#039;t have to share this trail with anyone else.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[31.4877000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.8652670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was an easy hike with well worn trails and signed trail junctions. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[cattle, permit area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=221:sycamore-canyon&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sycamore Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=221:sycamore-canyon&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike Sycamore canyon, Arizona.   From the parking area, follow the trail leading from the end of the road towards Sycamore Canyon. Sycamore Canyon is well shaded in...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>221</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ab/5f/98/221_sycamore1-1324159634.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Nogales.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, take I-19 South towards Nogales. At exit 12, turn right (West) towards Sycamore Creek on HWY-289. Drive 10 miles on this paved road and make a left turn towards Arivica. Take this graded dirt road 9 miles to the signed turn to Sycamore Creek. This road dead ends after 0.3 miles at the parking area. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arivica]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.4 miles for the out and back. (9.0 miles if you go all the way to the border)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.0 hours. We also found a nice pool and relaxed for an hour.]]></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:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft or so]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[All year. With the water, it would be OK in Summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-05-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good. We only saw two other hiking groups. I can imagine on other days you can have this canyon all to yourself. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[31.4300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.1900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This place is quite lovely. The out and back allows you to go as far as you like through this lush canyon. Stop and take a swim or grit your teeth and try to reach the Mexico border. Depending on your determination, this hike is between a Moderate and Strenuous hike.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[boulder hopping, scrambling, bushwhacking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=217:wasson-peak&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Wasson Peak]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=217:wasson-peak&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Wasson Peak near Tuscon, Arizona.    The hike starts on the King Canyon Trail. The trail starts as an old jeep road as it slowly...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2016 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>217</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-08-06</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d8/e5/6b/217_wasson-pk-1324155468.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located West of Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, take I-10 South to the Speedway exit. Take Speedway west into Saguaro National Park. This road is narrow and steep in places, so oversized vehicles are not recommended. Follow the signs to Saguaro National Park and the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum by making a right turn onto Kinney Road. After about 2 miles, you will reach the turn off for the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Drive past the turn off and park at the first dirt parking area on your right. The parking area for the trailhead isn&#039;t signed, although if you walk a bit up the trail, you can see the sign.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona Sonora Desert Museum]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.0 miles for the loop.]]></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 with a 30 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2000 ft ascent to Wasson Peak]]></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[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall, Winter, Spring]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2003-04-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of solitude on this hike. I would have expected that on a nice Saturday morning, there would have been more hikers. Expect to see about 20-40 people.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.2472779]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.1677684]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Continuous climb through a Saguaro dotted desert to a great view atop Wasson Peak. This is a moderate hike. The elevation change gradual for most of the hike and the views are killer. This is a good, long desert hike near the Tucson area. As an added bonus, the trail is well marked and well signed. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rattlesnakes, hot temperatures in the summer.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=219:white-canyon&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[White Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=219:white-canyon&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up White canyon near Phoenix, Arizona.        The White Canyon Wilderness is not well known among most Arizona hikers, which makes it...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>219</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-02-25</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/12/27/b8/P2250021-54-1488057056.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Superior, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East to the town of Superior. Once in Superior, take HWY-177 South 9.6 miles to Battle Axe Road (on right). It&#039;s a 4.5 mile drive on a dirt road to the trailhead. A high clearance vehicle is highly recommended. After 1.6 miles, stay right at the fork at the coral. At 1.9 miles, stay right again at the fork. After 3.3 miles, there is a narrow spot in the road, just after a cattle guard. After 3.8 miles, stay right again (to the left is a pretty neat spring). At 4.4 miles, you&#039;ll reach a barb wire fence, after which is a steep downhill. This is a pretty serious hill, 4WD recommended. If you are worried about getting back up this hill, this would be a good place to park and walk the short distance to the trailhead parking. If you&#039;re confident in your vehicle and your driving abilities, head through the barb wire fence (close it behind you). After 4.5 miles, leave the main dirt road and turn right. Drive the short distance (staying left) to a small turn around. Park here and start walking along the trail next to the brown Wilderness trail marker to the trail register (about 100 yards from the parking area). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Battle Axe Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.7 miles for the out and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We hiked a total of 2.5 hours plus 15 minutes for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[250]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 250 feet of elevation change]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall, Winter, and Spring (Spring being the best season)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-02-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent hike for those of us seeking solitude. During our hike, we only ran into 4 other hikers.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.1626500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0890500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[While it&#039;s not a great distance, the walking is slow because of the bolder hopping and trail finding. The canyon is a nice location for a hike. This is a medium difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scrambling, bolder hopping, trail finding, some bushwhacking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=320:wilderness-of-rock-via-the-mint-spring-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Wilderness of Rock (via the Mint Spring trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://www.arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=320:wilderness-of-rock-via-the-mint-spring-trail&amp;catid=85:tucson-area-and-southern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Wilderness of rock via the Mint Spring trail on Mount Lemmon near Tuscon, Arizona.    I'm jealous of the folks living in Tucson.  ...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>320</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 Tucson.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Tucson area, drive the Tanque Verde road east. Turn left onto the Catalina Highway. After paying the $5 parking fee, take this road all the way to the top of Mount Lemmon. At the fork between the ski area and the town of Summerhaven, turn left to go into the town of Summerhaven. When in Summerhaven, turn right onto signed Carter Canyon Drive. Take this road 0.5 miles to it&#039;s end at a private driveway and park in the clearing on the right side of the road. The trailhead is signed, but it is not easy to see.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summerhaven]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Tucson Area and Southern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.0 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5.5 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft total climbing to Mt Lemmon trail junction and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-09-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a very popular area for both day hikers and back packers. Expect to meet between 20 and 40 people.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[32.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.7700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[ The length of this hike makes it a difficult hike. I was really enjoying the different faces this hike would assume. It was a very enjoyable workout.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Minor bush whacking, route finding]]></c:value>
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