Thursday, May 28, 2026

Tortilla Creek Massif - Tortilla Flat

At 10:19 AM, I started my hike up Tortilla Creek Massif. The walk to the trailhead in the campground was 0.74 miles, and it took me 14 minutes from Tortilla Flat. Then, I reached the summit at 11:03 AM. From the trailhead in the campground the elevation gain to the summit is about 460 feet in 0.6 miles. The summit is a 1.3 mile hike from Tortilla Flat, and it took me 43 minutes. My hike was 2.7 miles round-trip, and it took me 1 hour and 36 minutes.

















Sunday, May 24, 2026

Caving on the Mogollon Rim

Caves in the Mogollon Rim are a prominent feature of this geological region, which marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This area is characterized by limestone and sandstone cliffs, contributing to diverse cave systems often found near springs.





LL Rae, Marlene Sweeney, and Kaleb

Kaleb

LL Rae

Randy Russo

Horseshoe Vista at 7,788 feet

Horseshoe Vista at 7,788 feet




Saturday, May 23, 2026

Caving on the Mogollon Rim

Caves in the Mogollon Rim are a prominent feature of this geological region, which marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This area is characterized by limestone and sandstone cliffs, contributing to diverse cave systems often found near springs.


















Monday, May 18, 2026

Flatiron - Superstition Mountains

I began my hike at 9:35 AM. It took me 2 hours and 37 minutes to reach the ridgeline. Then I reached the summit of the Flatiron in 2 hours and 50 minutes. My 5.8 mile round-trip hike took me 5 hours and 28 minutes. I finished at 3:03 PM.