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![Colliery Dam Upper and Lower Lake loop, Nanaimo BC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_491a0628b4a74c9486f844c2509d0cbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_491a0628b4a74c9486f844c2509d0cbf~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Colliery Dam Upper and Lower Lake loop, Nanaimo BC
About the Hike: This is an easy 2.4-mile trail with a modest 252-foot elevation gain. You'll trek along the path, looping both the...
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![Lantzville Lookout Loop, Lantzville, BC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_d4fff401a3444d408f8436fbe9f9301d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_d4fff401a3444d408f8436fbe9f9301d~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Lantzville Lookout Loop, Lantzville, BC
About the Hike: This is a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 882 feet. I recommend using hiking poles on this route to provide...
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![Biggs & Jacks Point Trail, Cedar BC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_44fb746418ec46dc807d7bc7671c2de7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_44fb746418ec46dc807d7bc7671c2de7~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Biggs & Jacks Point Trail, Cedar BC
About the hike: This is an easy 3.2-mile out-and-back trail in Cedar, British Columbia. The trail parking area on Jackson Road is close...
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![Newcastle Island Perimeter Trail British Columbia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_0fcdfd23fe2c475c9b3d358b9ab4450d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_0fcdfd23fe2c475c9b3d358b9ab4450d~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Newcastle Island Perimeter Trail British Columbia
About the hike: The shoreline perimeter loop trail is 7.5 km/4.66 miles long. It has minimal elevation gain and a smooth pathway with a...
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![Little Qualicum Falls, Qualicum Beach, BC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_09e5fa6adbce4d839840934f8863d4e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_09e5fa6adbce4d839840934f8863d4e5~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Sep 27, 20242 min read
Little Qualicum Falls, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location: Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, 4001 Alberni Hwy, Qualicum Beach BC About the hike: This is an easy route that can be...
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![Soldiers Pass to Brim Mesa - Sedona, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_6689f462426e4035a8f6bc71a18c0b99~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_6689f462426e4035a8f6bc71a18c0b99~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
May 12, 20243 min read
Soldiers Pass to Brim Mesa - Sedona, AZ
Directions: Park at the Posse Grounds in Sedona and take the Sedona hiking shuttle to the trailhead. Follow these directions from Sedona...
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![Girdner, Roundabout and Remnant Loop Sedona, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_3888423566b14835ae7aaffa802b14a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_3888423566b14835ae7aaffa802b14a8~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
May 8, 20243 min read
Girdner, Roundabout and Remnant Loop Sedona, AZ
Directions: The directions to Girdner, Roundabout, Remnant loop trail from downtown Sedona. Head west on N State Rte. 89A towards Upper...
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![EJ Peak Trail (Lone Mountain) - Apache Junction](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_6274aa9b8c55443fab7d04249f588b6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_6274aa9b8c55443fab7d04249f588b6d~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Apr 15, 20242 min read
EJ Peak Trail (Lone Mountain) - Apache Junction
EJ Peak Trail (Lone Mountain) - Apache Junction is a modestly challenging 3.44 mile trail
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![Verde River to Lagoon Loop Cottonwood, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_e2cb68abba264e72aad39e1247f6906f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_e2cb68abba264e72aad39e1247f6906f~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Verde River to Lagoon Loop Cottonwood, AZ
Directions: From Phoenix travel on I-17N for 64 miles. Take exit 287 onto the AZ-260 turning left towards Cottonwood. You'll travel...
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![Skywalker Loop Trail - Sedona, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_f0acfae843804a88afeb0da3b0af7c7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_f0acfae843804a88afeb0da3b0af7c7d~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Skywalker Loop Trail - Sedona, AZ
Directions: The directions to Skywalker Trailhead from downtown Sedona. Head west on N State Rte. 89A towards Upper Red Rock Loop Rd At...
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![Bell Rock Pathway, Sedona, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_37aca006a62344d1b0f2a3f8f8701c50~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_37aca006a62344d1b0f2a3f8f8701c50~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Bell Rock Pathway, Sedona, AZ
Directions: From Phoenix, AZ, take I-17N for 74 miles. Take exit 298 onto AZ-179N. Drive ~8 miles to the Bell Rock Trail parking area...
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![Sunset Crater, Flagstaff, Arizona](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_e21420c09acb4ff6b1bb2b92bdf22cc8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_e21420c09acb4ff6b1bb2b92bdf22cc8~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Jul 7, 20233 min read
Sunset Crater, Flagstaff, Arizona
Directions: From Phoenix, travel on I-17N for 124 miles to Flagstaff. In Flagstaff, take I-40 E for 5.6 miles to US-89N and drive 11.9...
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![Railroad Tunnel Trail, Strawberry, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_b987c76e8db54df4a1003098ef0a0e31~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_b987c76e8db54df4a1003098ef0a0e31~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Railroad Tunnel Trail, Strawberry, AZ
Directions: Take 87N for 63 miles to Payson from Fountain Hills, AZ. In Payson, continue driving on 87N an additional 16 miles into...
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![Walnut Canyon National Monument - Island Trail, Flagstaff, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_99645712fd854569a56b861fa588301c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_99645712fd854569a56b861fa588301c~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Walnut Canyon National Monument - Island Trail, Flagstaff, AZ
Directions: From Phoenix, travel on I-17N for 124 miles to Flagstaff. In Flagstaff, take I-40 E for 6.2 miles to exit-204 and drive 0.3...
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![Besh Ba Gowah - Globe, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_53b7906b0d6d42d2b4acd32966a8e0f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_53b7906b0d6d42d2b4acd32966a8e0f1~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Besh Ba Gowah - Globe, AZ
Directions: Travel 94 miles to Besh Ba Gowah by taking Shea Blvd through Fountain Hills, turning right onto US-87 S. Stay straight...
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![Tonto National Monument - Roosevelt, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_7eba7472e3de4a0ea8f6711c98e2f22f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_7eba7472e3de4a0ea8f6711c98e2f22f~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Jun 20, 20234 min read
Tonto National Monument - Roosevelt, AZ
Directions: Take the AZ-87 N, traveling 46 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ. Turn right onto AZ-188 S for 35 miles until you spot the Tonto...
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![Western Loop Bike Trail - Adero Canyon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_f097c9576c554ca59e2a94e7cfed51c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_f097c9576c554ca59e2a94e7cfed51c3~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Mar 18, 20233 min read
Western Loop Bike Trail - Adero Canyon
Directions: Western Loop Bike Trail is located in Adero Canyon, Fountain Hills, AZ. You can reach Adero Canyon from Palisades Ave; when...
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![Wagon Wheel Falls - Payson, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_583f6aa4e0a3482eabb64d37cfde9bf2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_583f6aa4e0a3482eabb64d37cfde9bf2~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Jul 17, 20223 min read
Wagon Wheel Falls - Payson, AZ
Directions: From Fountain Hills, head east on AZ-87N for 62 miles. Continue driving through Payson until you come to Houston Mesa Rd. ...
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![Yavapai Vista Trail Sedona, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_05f963d5d0b046d1bf710f2961faada8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_05f963d5d0b046d1bf710f2961faada8~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Mar 25, 20221 min read
Yavapai Vista Trail Sedona, AZ
Directions: The directions to Yavapai Vista Trailhead are from downtown Sedona. Head south on N State Rte. 89A towards Forest Rd At the...
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![Cockscomb-Outer Limits-Ground Control Loop Trail Sedona, AZ](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4655e_0fa1912d4c474690aadc552c04795126~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b4655e_0fa1912d4c474690aadc552c04795126~mv2.webp)
Donna Yewchin
Mar 23, 20224 min read
Cockscomb-Outer Limits-Ground Control Loop Trail Sedona, AZ
Directions: Starting from downtown Sedona, travel south on 89-A towards Cottonwood. Go through all of the traffic circles continuing...
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