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		<title><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://arizonahiking.org/</link>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=405:kendrick-mountain-via-the-pumpkin-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Kendrick Mountain (via the Pumpkin trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=405:kendrick-mountain-via-the-pumpkin-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Pumpkin trail to the top of Kendrick Mountain near Flagstaff, Arizona.   Kendrick mountain lies to the West of the San Francisco peaks and makes...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>405</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-06-16</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff, AZ.  Once in Flagstaff, take HWY-180 towards the Grand Canyon. About 14 miles from Flagstaff, turn left on signed FR 245, which is very close to mile marker 230. After going 3.1 miles on this flat, graded dirt road, turn right on FR 171 (signed for Kendrick mountain trail). After driving 7.2 miles on FR 171, turn right onto FR 149 (signed as Pumpkin trailhead). Go another 0.8 miles to the signed trailhead and parking. This road may be impassable to some cars after heavy rains, so use good judgment. ]]></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[9.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The up and back described is 9.0 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.5 hours hiking to make it to the top and back with a 30 minute break for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></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:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-06-16 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We only saw two other hikers on this trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.4200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Great views and a great workout. Climbing 2400 ft will get anyone&#039;s heart pumping. I always enjoy hikes with a reward at the end. The out and back hike described here is a Moderate hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lightning, route finding]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=109:lakeview-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Lakeview Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=109:lakeview-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Lakeview trail near Flagstaff, Arizona.   This hike starts near the front of the Double Spring campground and is well signed. Starting by crossing a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>109</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-06-27</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the point where I-40, I-17, and HWY89A meet. Take the Lake Mary Road exit and head south. Go about 20 miles on this road to the turnoff to the Mormon Lake Road on the right. Turn right here and go 5.0 miles to the turnoff to the Double Spring Campground. Park at the sign on your left (may be hidden by other cars) near the entrance to the campground. After parking, walk into the campground a few hundred yards to find the signed trailhead on your left.   ]]></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[2.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.80 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 1.5 hours with a 15 minute break at the top. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft gain to the viewpoint.]]></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[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2006-01-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Considering the proximity to an active campground, the solitude was pretty good. We saw about 4 other hikers on a Memorial Day Weekend.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pleasant and relaxing, ending at a nice view at the summit. This is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much parking at trailhead]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=96:lava-river-cave&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Lava River Cave]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=96:lava-river-cave&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the lava river tube cave near Flagstaff, Arizona.   Want to try a little bit different type of Arizona hike. How about hiking under the ground instead...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>96</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-10-23</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 south rim of the Grand Canyon. About 15 miles from Flagstaff (Mile marker 230) is a dirt road to your left (FR 245). After going three miles on this road, turn left again on FR171. After one mile on this road, take another left onto FR171B. The trailhead to the lava river cave is a half mile down this road. ]]></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[1.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.4 miles to the end of the cave and back]]></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]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 100 ft gradual gain.]]></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[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[2000-01-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a relatively secluded hike, even on weekends. Expect to meet 10-25 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.3419324]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8354932]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is a great change of pace. Not especially challenging for those in shape, but watching your head and walking carefully on the sharp volcanic rock is important. This is a moderate hike.

Kids will especially like this hike. What kid do you know that doesn&#039;t love crawling around in caves?]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Bring a flashlight and warm clothes, some scrambling]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=464:little-bear&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Little Bear]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=464:little-bear&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to a saddle with great views near Little Elden mountain near Flagstaff, Arizona.  There are multiple trails up and around the Mount Elden area. The Little...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 01:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>464</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-07-16</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 89 towards Page, AZ. After you pass the stoplight at Townsend-Winona road, continue on HWY 89 for 2.7 more miles and look for the sign for Elden Springs Road. Make a left here onto Elden Springs Road (FR556). Take this well graded dirt road 2.5 miles to the trailhead parking on your right. This trailhead parking is not signed from the road, so keep your eye out.   ]]></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[8.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.5 miles round trip to the saddle and the junction with the Sunset trail]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four hours to complete this hike.]]></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[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2017-07-15 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Impressively, we were the only hikers on this trail, although we did have to share it with mountain bikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.2800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.5900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The elevation grade is gradual, which makes this a good choice for a moderate difficulty hike that still climbs 1100 feet.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Quickly changing weather, High Altitude, mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=107:mormon-mountain-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mormon Mountain Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=107:mormon-mountain-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up the Mormon Mountain trail near Flagstaff, Arizona.   This hike starts next to the Dairy Springs Campground and the start is well signed. There is forest...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>107</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-08-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/89/e4/f0/107_mormonmt-1327789535.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the point where I-40, I-17, and HWY89A meet. Take the Lake Mary Road exit and head south. Go about 20 miles on this road to the turnoff to the Mormon Lake Road on the right. Turn right here and go 3.7 miles to the turnoff to the Dairy Springs Campground. Follow the signs for the Mormon Trail and go another 0.3 miles to the trailhead. The road is a bit rough, but if you go slow, passenger cars are still OK for now.  ]]></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[5.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.25 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours. We made a pretty good pace at the top while being chased by mosquitoes. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1300 ft gain to the top.]]></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[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:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-01-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We saw about 25 other hikers. This isn&#039;t such a good hike to choose if you are looking for solitude.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The views always seem to be just out of reach, hiding behind the forest trees. This is a Moderate hike because of the climb.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not much parking at trailhead, be prepared to deal with mosquitoes towards the top of the hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=394:o-leary-peak&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[O'Leary Peak]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=394:o-leary-peak&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up O'Leary peak near Flagstaff, Arizona.   From the signed trailhead, start walking up the closed road. This road services the lookout tower at the top of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>394</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-11-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8e/d2/53/394_pb170018-1353293490.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, take HWY 89 towards Page, AZ. About 10 miles out of Flagstaff, you&#039;ll see a signed turn for Wupatki and Sunset crater on your right. Turn right here (FR545) and drive 1.8 miles until you see the sign for the O&#039;Leary peak group camping site. Turn left here and drive 0.3 miles to the signed trailhead and parking area. ]]></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[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10 miles for the out and back described]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours and 45 minutes to get to the top and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2000 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></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:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-11-17 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fantastic. We only saw one other hiker the entire time. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.3700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.5400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It isn&#039;t a very difficult hike, but I would rate it Moderate simply due to it&#039;s length. The views are tremendous and well worth the effort.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High Altitude]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=112:oldham-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Oldham Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=112:oldham-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Oldham trail near Flagstaff, Arizona   The toughest part about this easy stroll through the forests North of Flagstaff is the navigation. There are many trails...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>112</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7f/a6/d1/112_oldham1-1327789754.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, head to downtown Flagstaff. Turn North (towards the peaks) on San Francisco street. When you reach Forest Ave, turn right. Then when you see Gemini Road, turn left and park at the end of the road. There will be a statue of a Buffalo, but no restrooms or water.]]></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[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 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 2.5 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 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:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-07 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 area and not a good place for solitude. Expect to meet 50 other hikers on this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The tricky part is the navigation, but as long as you understand where you are in relation to the peaks, you won&#039;t get lost. This is an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikers, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=388:pipeline-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Pipeline Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=388:pipeline-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the pipeline trail at the base of Mount Elden in Flagstaff, Arizona.   Although this is an easy hike through a pine forest at the base of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>388</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-09-16</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/88/e3/ff/388_p9150001-1347760467.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, head to downtown Flagstaff. Turn North (towards the peaks) on San Francisco street. When you reach Forest Ave, turn right. Then when you see Gemini Road, turn left and park at the end of the road. There will be a statue of a Buffalo, but no restrooms or water.

If doing this hike as a one way with shuttle, drop a car at the Elden Lookout trail. From the Flagstaff area, take HWY 89 towards Page, AZ. After you pass the junction for HWY-66 and I-40, and after you pass the Flagstaff mall, McDonalds, and Safeway on your right, check your left for the sign for the Mount Elden Trailhead. ]]></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[5.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.1 miles for the one way hike.]]></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[150]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 150 ft of change (up and down)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Flowers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <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[2012-09-15 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although Buffalo park is popular, this trail isn&#039;t too bad for solitude. Expect to meet 10 other hikers on this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The tricky part is the navigation, but there isn&#039;t much elevation change to speak of and the trail itself is well worn. This is an easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikers, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=286:red-butte&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Red Butte]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=286:red-butte&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Red Butte in Northern Arizona.   On the drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, you'll notice a lone mountain keeping a solitary watch...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>286</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/bf/57/93/286_redbutte1-1327790067.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

To the Trailhead start: From the Flagstaff area, take HWY 180 North West towards the south rim of the Grand Canyon. From the junction with HWY-64, turn North (staying on HWY 180) for another 10.4 miles. At the signed road junction for FR320, turn right (FR320 is also about 13.5 miles South of the Grand Canyon south entrance gate). Go about 1.5 miles on this well graded dirt road and turn left onto FR340. After 0.8 miles, turn right onto FR340A and head for the signed Red Mountain trailhead. You will reach the trailhead parking area after 0.3 miles.  ]]></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[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0 miles round trip]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1 hour and 20 minutes to the top (with some time enjoying the views) and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></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:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. On an overcast day in May I had this trail all to myself. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.8200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy climbs to great views are rare, so this is a good one to take advantage of. This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[FR320 can be closed in the winter]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=279:red-mountain&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Red Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=279:red-mountain&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Red Mountain in Northern Arizona.   The Flagstaff area has several dormant volcano cones scattered around. If you're interested in seeing what the inside of one...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>279</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/b2/e5/9f/279_red-mt1-1327790393.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

To the Trailhead start: From the Flagstaff area, take HWY 180 towards the south rim of the Grand Canyon. About  30 miles from Flagstaff (Mile marker 247) is a signed left turn for the Red Mountain trailhead. If you&#039;re taking this hike in the winter, the road may be closed. Simply park here and walk 0.3 miles to the start of the trailhead. If the road is open, drive the 0.3 miles on a dirt road to the parking area.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[valle]]></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[3.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.7 miles to the mountain (from HWY-180). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5 hours to the inside of the mountain and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[250]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 250 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <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[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-02 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Good. On a nice winter day in February, we only saw one other pair of hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.5400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Where else do you get to see the inside of a volcano? This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The volcanic rock is a bit crumbly, so climbing is not recommended]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=291:secret-mountain&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Secret Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=291:secret-mountain&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Secret Mountain trail in Northern Arizona.   One of the main attractions of this hike is the remoteness. The drive to the trailhead illustrates this, as...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>291</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/62/9b/291_secretmountain1-1327790692.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

To get to the trailhead:

from the Flagstaff area:  take HWY-66 West out of town, turning South (left) onto Woody Mt Road (FR231). This road starts off as paved. Soon after it passes over I-40, the road turns into good graded dirt. Follow this road 14 miles to FR583. Make a right turn onto FR583 and take it 5.7 miles to the intersection with FR538E. At this point, the road turns a bit nasty... high clearance vehicles recommended. Turn left to stay on FR538 and go 3.8 miles. You will pass intersections with FR538D, 538A, 538H, and finally reaching the intersection with 538B. Turn left here to stay on FR538 and go 1.6 miles. You&#039;ll reach the intersection with 538K. Stay left to stay on FR538. Travel the final 1.2 miles to the well signed parking area for the Secret Mountain trail.

From the Sedona area:

High Clearance vehicles recommended for this route in. From Sedona, take HWY-89A up Oak Creek Canyon towards Flagstaff. Soon after you pass the Oak Creek Overlook, turn left onto signed FR535 (this road junction is 9.8 miles past the popular Slide Rock recreation area). Zero your odometer here and follow the instructions below:

2.6 miles     Junction with FR9018H, stay left to stay on FR535

3.3 miles     Stay Right at unmarked junction

4.9 miles     Junction with FR535A, stay right to stay on FR535

5.5 miles     Junction with FR536, turn left here to get on FR536.

6.5 miles     Stay Right to stay on FR536. This road becomes FR 236A

7.0 miles     Stay left at the unmarked junction

7.8 miles     Stay right at the unmarked junction

9.1 miles     Turn left onto the gravel FR231.

11.0 miles    Turn right to stay on FR231

13.4 miles    You&#039;ll cross a single lane bridge

15.5 miles    At this signed junction, turn left to stay on FR231.

16.1 miles    Junction with FR539, turn right here to get on FR539

17.4 miles    Turn right at the unmarked junction. Say hi to the cows!

18.7 miles    Turn right at the unmarked junction.

19.7 miles    Left at the Y intersection, FR538 (also listed as Jerome Road).

20.1 miles    Intersection with FR538B. Turn left to stay on FR538

21.7 miles    Intersection with 538K. Turn left to stay on FR538

22.9 miles    Parking area for the Secret Mountain trail.]]></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[7.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.4 miles to the turn around point and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We took about 3.75 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lots of up and down make for a total elevation climb of 1200 ft.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></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:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-01-06 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Really good. Due to the remoteness of this trailhead, we only saw two other hikers.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Nice, quiet hike in the high forest above some popular Sedona canyons makes for an interesting day hike. This was a Moderate difficulty hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[rough roads]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=395:slate-mountain&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Slate Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=395:slate-mountain&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Slate Mountain near Flagstaff, Arizona.   There used to be a fire lookout at the top of Slate Mountain. This lookout was removed and the road...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>395</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-11-19</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

To the Trailhead start: From the Flagstaff area, take HWY 180 towards the south rim of the Grand Canyon. About 27 miles from Flagstaff city center, look for mile marker 242. After passing this mile marker, drive another 0.4 miles and look for the sign for the Slate Mountain trail and FR191 on your left. Turn here and drive 1.9 miles on FR191 to get to the signed trailhead and parking on your right. This dirt road was rocky when I took it, so a high clearance vehicle would make it easier to drive. ]]></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[4.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4 miles to the top and back]]></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 hike to the top and back. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 800ft gradual gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <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[2012-11-18 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. On a cold November morning, we had this hike all to ourselves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.4900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.8400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was an easy hike to the top. The views were a nice reward for the gradual climbing. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High elevation]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=115:sunset-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sunset Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=115:sunset-trail&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Sunset trail near Flagstaff, Arizona.   The sunset trail is a favorite of the Flagstaff area outdoor adventurers. Hikers and mountain bikers share this trail,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>115</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</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 a total of 5.4 miles from HWY-180. There is a signed turn off for the Sunset trail. Turn right here into the parking area.  ]]></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[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0 miles round trip]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.25 hours with a 20 minute break for lunch]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft gain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></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:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-09 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not on this trail. This is a tremendously popular area for hikers and mountain bikers. Expect to share this trail with 20-40 other people.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.2800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mystical forest hiking with great views at the end... Well worth doing. This is a moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=114:sycamore-rim-loop&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Sycamore Rim Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=114:sycamore-rim-loop&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Sycamore rim loop trail in Arizona.   This long loop hike is enjoyable for its variety of scenery and ease of hiking. The loop hike...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>114</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Williams, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, take I-40 West towards Williams. Just before reaching the exits for the town of Williams, take the Garland Prairie Road (exit 167) and head south (left). This trail soon turns to a well graded dirt road. Follow this road (also signed as FR141) for 9 miles until you reach the signed junction of FR56. Make a right onto FR56 and drive another 1.9 miles to the well signed trailhead on your left. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[williams]]></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[11.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[11.0 miles for the loop hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 5.0 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[550]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 550 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-01-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. In places, the solitude is good. This trail is intersected by many forest roads, so there are many access points. If you are away from a trail access point you will enjoy some solitude. Expect to see 20 or so people at the access points with only a handful on the trail itself. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.1600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It is a long hike, but enjoyable throughout, with lots of variety. This is a moderately difficult hike because of the distance.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, mountain bikers and horsemen]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=411:taylor-cabin&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Taylor Cabin]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=411:taylor-cabin&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to remote Taylor canyon in the Sycamore Creek wilderness, Arizona.   After successfully completing the tough drive in (don't worry if you have to walk or bike...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>411</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2013-10-27</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Flagstaff area, take HWY-66 West out of town, turning South (left) onto Woody Mt Road (FR231). This road starts off as paved. Soon after it passes over I-40, the road turns into good graded dirt. Follow this road 14 miles to FR583. Make a right turn onto FR583 and take it 5.7 miles to the intersection with FR538E. Continue on FR538 (stay left at the junction) and go another 3.8 miles to the signed junction with FR538B. Turn right onto FR538B to a dirt road that gets progressively worse. Make sure you have high clearance for this road, as it is rocky and clearance can be an issue. Go 2.9 miles on this road. There are several forks on this road, when in doubt, pick the fork that will keep you under the power lines. After 2.9 miles, you&#039;ll reach a small clearing on your right. Even though the road continues, park here. The road is closed up ahead and there is no parking nor anyplace to turn around. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[woody mountain road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <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[10.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.8 miles round trip to Taylor cabin. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We took about 6 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2100 ft down into Sycamore canyon.]]></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:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Particularly nice in fall (late October) when the leaves are changing color. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2013-10-26 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We didn&#039;t see another hiker. Great solitude.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.9400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a strenuous hike. Don&#039;t underestimate it due to the distance. Some of the hiking is not easy walking. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rough roads, route finding, bush whacking, boulder hopping. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=111:walnut-canyon&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Walnut Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=111:walnut-canyon&amp;catid=81:northern-arizona</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike above Walnut Canyon in Arizona.       This hike showcases some impressive native American ruins located east of the Flagstaff area. Bring binoculars to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Northern Arizona]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>111</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-02-18</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/03/d5/e8/111_walnut1-1327791323.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is East of Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, take I-40 east for a few miles. Follow the signs to the Walnut Canyon National Park.   ]]></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[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0 miles loop trail]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Take an hour to leisurely enjoy the views and ruins.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft change.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[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:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000-01-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s a national park, so expect to meet 50-150 people on this hike during a weekend. Tours like to stop here as well. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[35.1734379]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.5090559]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[A paved walk to observe some Native American ruins. This is an Easy hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Small fee required for entry]]></c:value>
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