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| - I hike Squaw/Piestewa Peak pretty much every day because of abode proximity but I think Cholla trail is my favorite in the Valley. I hiked it today, in fact, with the notorious Amber W and Nathan S. Park on 64th St (Invergordon). Hike to the hike (10 mins from parking to hiking) and break some hearts with your sexy new legs, which this multi-difficulty level trail grants to the faithful. I'm the guy with the weighted vest that looks like a terrorist sport coat. I promise, they're just 3lb lead weights. The only TNT is my beating heart.
A hike to the halfway point is about 45 minutes for what I'm going to describe as the average person, even though I've met you and know instinctually you're most certainly not average. The second half of the hike is more challenging. Steep drop offs. Cliffs. Edges. And the like. Just use a modicum of caution and you'll be fine.
The best part though, is that you can easily sprint down the Cholla trail. Like, by sprint, I mean run as fast as you can. Book it. It's a freaking video game for your mind, body, soul triumvirate.
I don't like the Echo Canyon hike off Lincoln. It's steeper, less amazing scenery, and I just feel totally weird about it every time I do it. Like the mojo is bad. However, a hike to the top from either side is a wildly splendid view.
We live in one of the most amazing metro areas in the world. To have these hikes so available is just so lucky. Take advantage!
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