"We were supposed to do both Ridgeback Overlook and Apache Vista, but I missed the turn for the summit hike and it was getting warm and we wanted to head back and get breakfast anyway. Whoops~! So, so much for Apache Vista, but that's alright. It was a nice little exercise hike. Ken had his pack loaded up more than I did; I probably should have put more effort into practicing, but... oh well. A nice day and a nice light hike." — psychikingjes • Apr 16, 2022

"My first two summits in Phoenix! Bittersweet without my hiking partner, and to start again in a new city... but I was so happy to get outside and stretch my legs. I now live in this corner of Phoenix and I cannot be happier with my choice! This was my first chance to get out and explore the trails in my new home, the day after all of my family went back home to their far-flung corners of the country after helping me move from Vegas to Phoenix. I figured an established trail hike was a good way to start, especially when (a) I'm hiking solo in a new place, (b) it was gonna be *WARM* (around 70°F when I started), and (c) I have not been hiking and am out of shape (plus still recovering from Covid-19 in December). So, a 5.75ish mile loop hike is clearly how to start, right? Hah...! Anyway - plenty of parking at the Apache Wash trailhead. Trails are very well signed (better signed than in Vegas!), well groomed, plenty of people out, and the trails are surprisingly wide and in great shape. Really there's not much to report in terms of challenges or things to be aware of. I took the loop clockwise, which worked well for me, I think. Everything is well-switchbacked for the inclines. A grea..." — psychikingjes • May 6, 2021