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		<title><![CDATA[Arizona Hikes By Region]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/</link>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=525:agua-fria-river&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Agua Fria River (via Sunset Point)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=525:agua-fria-river&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								Hike to the Agua Fria river in the Agua Fria National Monument This hike was a wonderful surprise. We've passed by (and stopped at) the Sunset Point rest area for...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>525</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2026-01-23</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Cordes Junction, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the Sunset Point rest area exit (#252). Turn right at the the first intersection and drive a short way to a dirt parking area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cordes Lakes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0 miles round trip.]]></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 with a 15 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft descent into the canyon]]></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[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2026-01-23 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Even though the Sunset Point rest area gets thousands of visitors a day, none of them seem to know about this hike. We didn&#039;t see any other hikers on this trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.1921830]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1307160]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This rough trail can be difficult to follow in spots, especially at the start, so use those route finding skills. This is a Moderate hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding, cattle, rough trail, a bit overgrown in places]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=524:tall-timbers&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Tall Timbers Regional Park hiking]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=524:tall-timbers&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								Hiking the Tall Timbers Regional Park area trails near Heber-Overgaard The Tall Timbers Regional Park provides a good entrance to some hiking in the Heber-Overgaard area. The primary draw of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>524</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2025-08-17</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Heber, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber-Overgaard. Once you reach the town of Overgaard, turn right into the signed Tall Timbers Regional Park. There are restrooms and water at this facility.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Heber-Overgaard]]></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[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The Lollypop loop we took was a total of 7.3 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.0 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some up and down over the course of the hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2025-08-16 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good considering the popularity of this park. We only saw a few mountain bikers on a busy Saturday.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3977170]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.5633170]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although it&#039;s a good distance, the hike is mostly flat. There is some route finding though.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=523:st-clair-mt&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[St. Clair Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=523:st-clair-mt&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the St. Clair Mountain site close to Bartlett Reservoir near Phoenix, Arizona.   While there is a trail to this native american site, it can be difficult...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 19:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>523</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2025-05-02</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Carefree, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: From the Phoenix area, HWY-101 North to the Pima road exit and head North. Continue north on Pima until you reach the intersection of Pima Road and Cave creek Road. Make a right (East) onto Cave Creek Road. From Cave Creek Road, turn right onto Bartlett Dam Road and continue 6.3 miles to the turnoff to Horseshoe Dam road. Turn left here and drive 4.1 miles to the unsigned small parking area on your left. The last 2.5 miles of this road is well graded dirt. There is a small fence and no vehicles brown sign marking the hike start. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[carefree]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back to the site is about 0.8 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us 1.25 hours with generous time to explore the site.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300 ft of gain to the site.]]></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:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Winter is a nice time of year for this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:ratingdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2025-05-02 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 had the trail all to ourselves on a lovely Saturday morning.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9194498]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7246056]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an moderate difficulty hike due to the lack of clear trail, some possible scrambling, and overgrown trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding and bushy sections (wear long pants). ]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=522:arnett-canyon&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Arnett Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=522:arnett-canyon&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike through Arnett Canyon near Superior, Arizona   The city of Superior has been working on a trail system they call LOST (Legends of Superior Trails). There are...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>522</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2025-01-04</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9d/29/ee/20250104-094556-48-1736026771.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Superior, AZ.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East toward the town of Superior. Turn right at Airport road. After about 0.3 miles on this well graded dirt road, turn right at the small brown Arizona trail sign on your right. This dirt road now requires a high clearance vehicle. Take this rough road 0.8 miles to the parking area next to the small TR221 sign.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[superior]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.4 miles for the out and back described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2.5 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft of up and down climbing during this hike length]]></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[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2025-01-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly popular for how remote this trail is. We saw perhaps 10 other hikers (and plenty of horseback riders). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.2765835]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.1374807]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a moderate difficulty hike primarily due to the route finding at the beginning.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Equestrians are quite fond of this trail so you&#039;ll probably share it with them, route finding at the beginning.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=314:mingus-mountain-loop-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mingus Mountain Loop hike]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=314:mingus-mountain-loop-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike through the pine forests of Mingus Mountain near Prescott, Arizona.    We were attempting to escape the hot July summer weather in the Phoenix area and...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>314</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2024-06-16</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b9/15/9d/314_mingusmtloop1-1324246444.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. To short cut the distance, take Fain Road North to bypass Prescott and head directly to HWY-89A. Take HWY-89A East towards Jerome.  At the summit of Mingus mountain, turn right on the signed junction for the Methodist Camp (FR104). Take the well graded dirt road FR104 for 2.6 miles into the Mingus Mountain campground. At the first stop sign, go straight and park at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></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[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 4.3 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a leisurely 3.0 hours of hiking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 ft loss and gain.]]></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:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer, Fall (I suspect the Fall would be particularly scenic)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-07-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent solitude on this hike. Despite a full campground and a fourth of July weekend, we were the only hikers on this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[I really enjoyed this hike in the forest. It reminded me of the Katchina trail in the San Francisco peaks. This is a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 day fee to park (self pay).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=130:parson-spring&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Parson Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=130:parson-spring&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to Parson springs near Sedona, Arizona.   Bring your camera or you will be sorry. There is a wonderful collection of deciduous trees camped next to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>130</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-10-29</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Camp Verde, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff, AZ.  After passing Camp Verde, take exit #287 West (this becomes HWY 260) towards the town of Cottonwood. Follow HWY 260 West towards Tuzigoot National Monument. Just after leaving the Cottonwood city limits, turn right at the entrance for Tuzigoot. After the bridge, turn left at the signed road for Sycamore Canyon Rd. After starting as a paved road, 4.5 miles later it turns to a well graded dirt road. This road eventually becomes FR131, which continues as a good quality dirt road but soon turns into a high clearance vehicle dirt road. Stay left after 7.1 miles (signed for FR131). The clearly marked trailhead is 10.5 miles from the start of this road. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[camp verde]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back hike described is 7.4 miles round trip to Parson spring 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 hiking to complete this hike, with a 30 minute stop for lunch. We were going pretty slow and taking lots of pictures because of the fall colors.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Recommended in the fall when the leaves are changing.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-11-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not so good. Expect to share this area with 15-25 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Walking through the sand and overgrown brush makes for some work. The out and back hike described here is a difficult hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mild bolder hopping across water, route finding, overgrown trail in places]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=521:big-bang-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Big Bang Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=521:big-bang-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Big Bang trail near Flagstaff, Arizona.   There's an effort to turn some wildcat trails into official forest trails in the Dry Lake hills area of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>521</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-09-14</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, take HWY-180 towards the Grand Canyon. About 2 miles out of Flagstaff, turn right onto the signed Schultz Pass Road. After 0.3 miles, this road makes a sharp left turn (going straight will put you on the Elden Lookout Road). Continue on this well graded dirt road for about 0.2 miles to the parking area for the Schultz Creek trailhead on both sides of the road. There is no water or restrooms here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[flagstaff]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.1 miles round trip for the out and back described]]></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.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 ft gain.]]></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[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-08-24 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although the parking area was quite full, the trail we were on was pretty empty. We only shared the trail with a few hikers and mountain bikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.2435337]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6614985]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The elevation and distance combine to make this a difficult hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain Bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=519:verde-river-greenway-dead-horse-ranch-state-park-sedona&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Verde River Greenway - Dead Horse Ranch State Park (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=519:verde-river-greenway-dead-horse-ranch-state-park-sedona&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking in Dead Horse Ranch State Park along Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   Western Sedona is often overlooked by hikers, even though it shares many of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>519</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-06-29</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From the Phoenix area: Take I-17 north to the town of Cottonwood (AZ-260 west). In Cottonwood, follow Main Street, turning right onto 10th Street which leads you to the well signed Dead Horse Ranch state park. Once you&#039;ve entered and paid the fee, take the first road to the right (Owl Rd and Verde River trail head) and park at the trailhead parking. There are restrooms here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cottonwood]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[86326]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2 mile lollypop loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us an hour to enjoy this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[No significant elevation change. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c: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 enjoyed in the spring or fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-09-14 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We had surprisingly good solitude for good sections of this hike. Expect to see 10-20 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.7520670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0165670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy stroll.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fee to enter the park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=518:the-wave-coyote-buttes-north&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[The Wave (Coyote Buttes North)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=518:the-wave-coyote-buttes-north&amp;catid=80:grand-canyon--marble-canyon</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to an iconic rock formation known as the Wave near Page, Arizona.    The Wave rock formation (also known as Coyote Gulch  - North) has...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Grand Canyon / Marble Canyon]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 16:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>518</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-05-29</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the North East corner of Arizona, with trail access along the southern Utah border between Page, AZ and Kanab, UT.

WIRE PASS TRAILHEAD: From Flagstaff, take US Highway 89 toward Page, AZ. Take HWY 89 west out of Page, AZ for 35 miles. Just after milepost 26, turn left onto a dirt road (House Rock Valley Road).  The trailhead is about six miles down this road. There is no water at the trailhead. High clearance vehicle needed. This road is impassible after a rain. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Paria River]]></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[Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back distance to the Wave formation is about 5.2 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 3.5 hours with about 30 minutes to explore the Wave formation]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 500 ft 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[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></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[Spring is the best season for this hike. Good temperatures and low chance of rain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-05-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although there are 64 other people that are awarded permits to hike, everyone starts at a different time so hikers get spread out. Expect to see about 20-30 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[37.0200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a Moderate difficulty hike, primarily because of the route finding needed.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[https://www.recreation.gov/permits/274309]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, permit required.

WARNING: Make sure you put the permit sticker in your car windshield before you head out... the fine is steep if you don&#039;t!]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=517:railroad-tunnel-payson&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Railroad Tunnel via AZ trail (Payson)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=517:railroad-tunnel-payson&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking to the Railroad Tunnel via the Arizona Trail in Payson, Arizona   Back in the late 1800s, railroad engineer James Eddy had an idea for a railroad...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 22:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>517</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-05-18</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cb/a7/7c/P5180010-81-1684448756.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, continue on HWY 87 towards the towns of Pine and Strawberry. Just as you&#039;re headed out of town, turn right onto the signed road for the Houston Mesa road. Take this paved road 10.1 miles through the small community of Whispering pines. The road turns to well graded dirt here. Turn right at the signed junction to the Washington Park trailhead. Continue 2.8 miles on FR32 and turn right at the sign for the Washington Park trailhead. Make a quick left after this turn and drive the final 1 mile to the end of the road and the Washington Park trailhead.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Highline trail]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></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[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4 miles for the out and back to the railroad tunnel]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over two hours (plus about 15 minutes for lunch) to get to the railroad tunnel and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000 ft of elevation gain to the railroad tunnel]]></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[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <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: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[Watch out for monsoon weather in July-September.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-05-18 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very good for a hike so close to Payson. There was only a small handfull of other hikers on the trail and we were able to enjoy the railroad tunnel all to ourselves.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4244343]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.2676430]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[While this isn&#039;t a very long hike, it is quite steep, especially the last quarter mile to the railroad tunnel. This is a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=516:cline-creek-site&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cline Creek Site (New River)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=516:cline-creek-site&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Cline Creek Site (ruins) near Anthem, Arizona.   There are some surprisingly remote Hohokam ruins in the New River area that are well worth exploring....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 21:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>516</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-04-29</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near New River, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the Carefree Highway exit. Turn right onto Carefree Highway and drive about 6.2 miles to the intersection with 7th street. Turn left (North) here and follow this road for 3.2 miles. Turn right onto signed Circle Mountain Road (East) and drive for about 1 mile. Turn left onto signed 12th street (North) and drive the final mile to the junction with Jenny Lin Road. There is a gate here and parking for a few cars on the right. Trail access is within a neighborhood, so please minimize your impact by being respectful to private property and parking appropriately. Please obey all no parking signs in the area. Your positive actions will go a long way in making sure hikers have access to this area. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[anthem]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2 miles for the out and back 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 about 2.5 hours to complete this hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[750]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 750 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-04-29 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Really secluded hike. On a Saturday we had this hike all to ourselves.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9005900]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0564500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although the hike is mostly flat along a jeep road, the peak requires some scrambling and the hike itself requires some route finding. This hike is Moderately difficult.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, ATVs, scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=515:scenic-loop-mcdowell-mountain-park&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Scenic Loop-McDowell Mountain Park]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=515:scenic-loop-mcdowell-mountain-park&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Scenic Loop in McDowell Mountain Park near Phoenix, Arizona.   This is an enjoyable and easy loop hike in McDowell Mountain park that provides great views...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>515</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-03-05</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located Phoenix, AZ.

In the Phoenix area, take state HWY-87 towards Payson. Turn left onto Shea Blvd into Fountain Hills. From Shea Blvd turn right onto Fountain Hills Blvd. This will turn into McDowell Mountain Road. Make a left at the signed entrance to McDowell Mountain Park. After paying your $7 (as of March-2023) continue on the main park road (McDowell Mountain Park Drive), following the signs for the Trailhead Staging Area. Turn right at signed Shallmo Drive and park in the trailhead area. There are restrooms and water here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fountain hills]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 4.5 miles for the loop.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the loop. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 400 feet of elevation gain and loss. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Especially nice during wildflower season (March)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-03-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular trail for both hikers and mountain bikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.6902456]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.7181683]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$7 fee to enter McDowell Mountain Regional Park (as of Mar-2023)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=514:marcus-landslide-scottsdale-sonoran-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Marcus Landslide Trail (Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=514:marcus-landslide-scottsdale-sonoran-preserve&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Lollypop loop hike on the Marcus Landslide trail in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve in Arizona.   The Scottsdale McDowell Mountain preserve has very quickly become a popular hiking...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>514</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-03-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7c/9e/b0/20230303-124521-3-1677882012.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Scottsdale, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take state HWY-101 North to the Pima Road exit. Drive north on Pima road and turn right onto Happy Valley road. Go east on Happy Valley road, which will turn North on it&#039;s own and become 118th street. Turn right onto signed Ranch Gate Road. Go 1.3 miles to 128th street and turn right. After 1 mile more of driving, you&#039;ll reach the signed trailhead. There are restrooms at the trailhead, but no water.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[23015 N. 128th Street]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scottsdale]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7 miles for the lollypop loop ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two hours including a 15 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-03-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular trail. Expect to share it with hikers and mountain bikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.6973869]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8045568]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Nice views and convenient access from the Phoenix area, along with interpretive signs along the trail. This is an Easy difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[mountain bikers like sections of this trail]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=513:peralta-regional-park&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Peralta Regional Park]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=513:peralta-regional-park&amp;catid=84:superstition-and-mazatzal-wilderness</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike around the Peralta Regional Park near the Superstition wilderness, Arizona.   The Peralta Regional Park opened in mid January 2023 and features a variety of new trails...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>513</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2023-01-21</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c6/25/dd/P1200007-50-1674262335.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located in the Superstition Wilderness East of the Phoenix area.

From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East, leaving the city limits.   After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto signed Peralta Road (FR 77). After starting out as a paved road, this quickly turns into a well maintained dirt road. The signed Peralta Regional park appears on the left after about 5 miles on this road. Turn right here to enter the park. The roads in the park are all well graded dirt and while the junctions are signed, they are not signed well. From the entry road, take the first left (signed as Trailheads). You&#039;ll pass the &#039;main&#039; trailhead on the right. Turn left at the signed intersection for the Picnic road loop. The next turn is another left onto Camping Road East (signed as Camping). Take this road to the Backpacking Trailhead and park here. There is a restroom at this trailhead, but no water. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Gold Canyon]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5 miles total hiking distance]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us two hours to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft total elevation gain during the hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2023-01-20 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good for such close proximity to the Superstition Wilderness and the popular Peralta Trailhead. As this park becomes more widely known, this may become more crowded, but we only shared the trail with a handful of other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.3936127]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3504267]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy hiking through Sonoran desert. There is some route finding here, as the trail junctions are mostly marked, but not signed with the trail names. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$7 entrance fee]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[https://www.pinal.gov/1204/Peralta-Regional-Park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding, $7 entrance fee (as of Jan 2023)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=512:willow-creek-lake&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Willow Creek Lake]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=512:willow-creek-lake&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike around Willow Creek Lake near Prescott, Arizona.   Willow Creek Lake is a popular destination for Prescott folks looking to kayak, mountain bike, or hike. There is...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 23:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>512</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-09-24</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/f9/da/P9240002-28-1664060859.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. When you enter the city of Prescott Valley, turn right on the signed road for Prescott Lakes Parkway. Take this road 3.5 miles to the intersection with Willow Lake Road. Turn left and take this road 1.7 miles, turning right at Willow Creek Road. After 0.5 miles on this road, turn right at the sign for Willow Creek Park. Take the road through the park past the baseball fields to parking near the trailhead. There are restrooms nearby, but no water. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3181 Willow Creek Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></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[Prescott Area]]></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 around the lake]]></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 loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 200 ft of up and down.]]></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[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[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-09-24 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Variable. The flat trail sections on the south and west are popular with mountain bikers. The rocky trail section on the north and east are more secluded. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6038946]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4517846]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scrambling through the boulders on the north and east trail sections requires some boulder hopping and route finding skills. On average, this variety makes for a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikes, some route finding, scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=511:government-springs&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Government Springs - Greer]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=511:government-springs&amp;catid=88:white-mountains-and-eastern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Government Springs trail along the Little Colorado River in Greer, Arizona.    The Little Colorado river is a lovely forest creek up near Greer....				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>511</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-06-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8a/60/e6/P6170013-25-1655675694.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Greer, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take HWY-60 to Globe, turning north to Show Low. From Show Low, take HWY-260 east passing through Pinetop-Lakeside. Continue on HWY-260, turning right onto HWY-373 towards Greer. Take this paved road 6.4 miles all the way to its end. The last 1000 feet or so are well graded dirt. There is a restroom here, but no treated water.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Greer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[White Mountains and Eastern Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.2 miles for the out and back hike described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.5 hours. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 700 feet of elevation gain to Sheep Crossing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-06-16 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a very popular trail, especially on weekends. Expect to share it with 20-40 other hikers. If you&#039;d like more solitude, get an early start. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.9935797]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-109.4654346]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a moderate difficulty hike due to the distance and route finding. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, overgrown in places.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=510:water-wheel-falls-payson&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Water Wheel Falls (Payson)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=510:water-wheel-falls-payson&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking to the Water Wheel Falls in Payson, Arizona   The hike to the Water Wheel Falls near Payson Arizona is a lovely boulder hop to a scenic...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>510</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-06-09</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/94/37/69/P6100017-26-1654890583.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, continue on HWY 87 towards the towns of Pine and Strawberry. Just as you&#039;re headed out of town, turn right onto the signed road for the Houston Mesa road. Take this paved road 7.5 miles to the signed parking area for the Water Wheel Falls trail on your right. Parking here is $10 per vehicle (as of June 2022). The trailhead has a restroom, but no water.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Houston Mesa Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></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[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.7 miles for the out and back to the falls]]></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 get to the falls and back with a little bit of exploring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Very little elevation change... perhaps 100 ft of elevation gain to the falls.]]></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[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <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: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 would be fun if you want to take a swim. Watch out for monsoon weather in July-September.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-06-10 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a popular place, especially on weekends.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3503454]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.2854743]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy hike from an effort perspective, but you do need route finding and boulder hopping skills to complete it. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$10 to park (as of June 2022)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, boulder hopping]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=509:red-rocks-state-park&amp;catid=79:sedona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Red Rocks State Park (Sedona)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=509:red-rocks-state-park&amp;catid=79:sedona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking in the Red Rocks State Park along Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, Arizona.   Western Sedona is often overlooked by hikers, even though it shares many of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>509</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-06-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/26/71/P6030002-27-1654296318.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Sedona, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to HWY-179. Take HWY 179 through the Village of Oak Creek towards Sedona. At the intersection with HWY89A in Sedona, head west from the traffic circle towards West Sedona. Take HWY89A for 5.4 miles and turn left onto the signed Red Rock Loop Road. Three miles along this road will get you to the signed turn into the park (turn right) and another 0.8 miles of driving will get you to the visitors center parking area. There are restrooms and water here. The entrance fee is $7 per person (June 2022). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Sedona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.1 miles for the lollypop loop 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 over an hour to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 200 ft of up and down. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[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:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[most enjoyable in spring/fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-06-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good on a weekday. Not sure what a weekend would bring. We only shared the trail with a handful of other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8115835]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8290401]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a pretty easy hike. All the trail junctions are well signed and the trails are well worn, making them easy to follow.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitinfo>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Entry fee of $7 per person]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitinfo>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Poison ivy (stay on the trails and you&#039;ll be OK). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=508:queen-creek-canyon&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Queen Creek Canyon and Tunnel]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=508:queen-creek-canyon&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Queen Creek Canyon near Superior, Arizona   If you've ever driven from Superior, AZ to Globe, you've probably noticed that closed road down in Queen Creek...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 20:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>508</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-05-12</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7c/f0/9b/P5120019-82-1652386028.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Superior, AZ.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take US-60 East toward the town of Superior. Drive through the town of Superior and just as you leave the town, take the signed exit for AZ-177 (Ray Road). Turn left here and drive 0.1 miles to the unsigned parking area on the right at the intersection of Magma Ave and Heiner Drive.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Magma Avenue]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[superior]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4 miles for the out and back 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[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft ascent to the tunnel]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-05-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Really good for such an accessible hike. We didn&#039;t see a single other hiker.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.2922431]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0957992]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is an easy hike along a closed road.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[road noise, don&#039;t block the gate on this road when you park]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=507:yavapai-lookout-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Yavapai Lookout Trail (Lake Pleasant)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/?view=article&amp;id=507:yavapai-lookout-trail&amp;catid=83:phoenix-area-and-central-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Yavapai Lookout trail near Lake Pleasant, Arizona.   From the signed trailhead for the Pipeline Canyon trail, hike into the desert surrounding Lake Pleasant. This trail...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>507</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2022-04-30</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.idlwebdev.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d8/68/04/20220430-105253-52-1651352813.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Phoenix, AZ.

To get to the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the Carefree highway exit (HWY-74). Turn West (left) and go about 11.5 miles. Turn into the park by Castle Hot springs road. Continue driving on Castle Hot Springs road past the Lake Pleasant Access road to Castle Creek Drive. Turn right onto Castle Creek Drive, then drive to Cottonwood lane. Turn right again and drive to the end of the road for the trailhead and parking. There is a restroom here. Note this is a fee area ($7 as of April 2022).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[carefree]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[az]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Phoenix Area and Central Arizona]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike described is 3.0 miles to the lookout and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike took us just over 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 elevation change]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Best hiked during cooler weather after some rain to see the wildflowers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2022-04-30 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good. On a sunny spring day we only saw five other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[33.8980620]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.3169661]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described here is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$7 fee to enter the park area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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