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		<title><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
		<link>https://arizonahiking.org/</link>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=424:235-road-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[235 Road Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=424:235-road-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the 235 road trail on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona.   The 235 Road trail is primarily meant for bikes, but makes for a good, easy...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>424</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-06-26</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber. About 29 miles from Payson, turn left onto the signed road (FR300) to Woods Canyon Lake. Take this road 0.25 miles and park at the trailhead on your right. There are restrooms at the trailhead, but no water. 
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                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back to the views is a total of 8.4 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.5 hours.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[nothing to speak of.  ]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-06-21 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good considering how popular the Woods Canyon lake area is. We only had to share the hike with two other hikers.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Although it&#039;s a long distance, the hike is flat and easy.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s long for an easy hike, so bring enough water and snacks.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=492:babe-haught&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Babe Haught trail to Knoll Lake]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=492:babe-haught&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Babe Haught trail to Knoll lake in Arizona.   There are multiple trails from the parking area. The trail you want is the trail to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>492</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-08-08</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY 260 east toward Kohl&#039;s Ranch, AZ. Turn left at the sign for the Tonto Fish Hatchery. Take this paved road 6 miles to the signed parking on the left just before entering the hatchery. There are several trails that leave from this parking area. The one you want is the northern trail (facing the hatchery) on the left signed as #143.
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                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0 miles to the lake and back again.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us five hours with a 20 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500 feet of elevation gain]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fall, summer, spring ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-08-07 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good for a Mogollon rim trail. We only saw 5 other hikers on a lovely Saturday.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3778670]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0995830]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The 1500 ft climb up the Mogollon is hard work with little shade. This is a moderately strenuous hike. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding at the top of the rim... follow the cairns.]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=315:bear-canyon&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bear Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=315:bear-canyon&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking, rappelling, and swimming through Bear Canyon on the Mogollon rim, Arizona.    While you've probably guessed that I enjoy hiking in Arizona a great deal, I...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>315</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 Strawberry, AZ. 

Take HWY-87 north from Payson, past the towns of Pine and Strawberry. After passing the town of Strawberry, turn left onto HWY-260 (Northwest). Drive 3.1 miles on HWY-260, turning right onto signed FR144. Take FR144 for 1.8 miles, turning left onto FR149. Take FR149 1.2 miles and turn right onto road FR142. Take FR142 for 1 mile and turn left onto FR142E. Take FR142E 2.7 miles to a parking area.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Strawberry]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 2.8 miles for the loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 5 hours to complete this hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft into and out of Bear Canyon/West Clear Creek canyon.]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-07-10 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Because of the skill set required, you should have Bear Canyon all to yourself. You&#039;ll likely see a half dozen people along West Clear creek when you emerge from Bear Canyon.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Difficult]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The rappelling was a blast and the canyon is secluded as well as beautiful. This is a Strenuous hike because of the skill set required. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:skillsdetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, rappelling, swimming, bushwhacking, boulder hopping, and mosquitoes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:skillsdetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, rappelling, swimming, bushwhacking, boulder hopping, and mosquitoes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=454:bear-canyon-lake-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Bear Canyon Lake Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=454:bear-canyon-lake-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike around Bear Canyon Lake on the Mogollon rim (Arizona).    It's easy to see why Bear Canyon lake is so popular. Up at 7500 feet,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2016 22:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>454</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-07-17</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber. After about 30 miles, turn left onto signed FR300 (also known as the Rim Road). Take this road 12 miles, following the signs for Bear Canyon lake. The road starts out paved, but turns to well graded dirt. After 12 miles, turn right at the signed intersection with FR89. After two miles on this road, turn right onto signed FR89A. This road takes you through a campground and down to the lake parking (stay left at the final fork). You&#039;ll reach the parking area after one more mile of driving. There is a restroom here but no drinking water.   
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                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Christopher Creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop around the lake is 3.4 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s a pretty swift 1.5 hours of hiking to complete this loop.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[150]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll drop about 150 feet from the parking lot to get to the lake.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop 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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2016-07-17 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 popular lake, but most folks are there to fish, so they tend to stay on the West part of the lake. Along the eastern part of the lake you&#039;ll get some decent solitude.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The lake is lovely and makes an excellent summer destination.  This is a moderate difficulty hike due to the scrambling needed while hiking on the East side of the lake.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some scrambling on the east side of the lake, as the trail is not nearly as well defined.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=140:blodgett-basin-and-west-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Blodgett Basin and West Clear Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=140:blodgett-basin-and-west-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up West Clear Creek via the Blodgett Basin trail in Arizona.   We took this hike under unique circumstances. During the summer of 2002, numerous forests were...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>140</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/97/9b/bf/140_west-clear-1327378304.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To get to the West trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Camp Verde, AZ.  Take the HWY-260 (General Crook Highway) East for about six miles and turn left (North) onto FR618 (The sign refers to Bull Pen Ranch). 

TO GET TO BULL PEN RANCH: Take FR618 for 2.2 mile and turn right on FR215 (Sign to Bull Pen Ranch). FR215 ends at the trailhead, which is 3.2 miles away. High clearance vehicles are recommended. 

TO GET TO BLODGETT BASIN TRAIL: Take FR618 for 3.2 miles and turn right on FR214. Follow FR214 for 5 miles to the Blodgett basin trail turnoff. The road to the trailhead requires high clearance vehicles. After about 0.6 miles, the trailhead is marked by a group of Cairns (watch the road to your left and you will see it). The trailhead isn&#039;t too far from FR214, so if you want to hike from the road, that&#039;s OK too.     
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                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Camp Verde]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The west clear creek trail is 5.0 miles one way (if you don&#039;t continue the loop back to FR214A). The Blodgett Basin trail is 1.7 miles one way.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We hiked down the Blodgett Basin trail to the creek and then played in the water for a few hours. We didn&#039;t hike up the creek much at all, so the hiking time was only about 3 hours. Add another 3 hours if you want to hike the length of the creek and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft along the west clear creek trail. About 1400 ft on the Blodgett Basin trail.]]></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[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:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring or Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-06-09 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The forest service tells me this place can get very crowded on weekends. We went on a day where the Bull Pen Ranch road (FR215) was closed due to fire danger, so we had the whole creek to ourselves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Flat, but tricky route finding in cases. The hike along the creek is a Moderate hike. The hike from Blodgett Basin is Mildly Strenuous because of the climb out.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, possibility of walking through water ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=145:box-canyon&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Box Canyon (Christopher Creek- *Technical)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=145:box-canyon&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Canyoneering in Box canyon of Christopher creek, Arizona.   Access to this area is in a constant state of change. There is construction ongoing on HWY-260 and as...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>145</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/7f/52/59/145_boxcanyon-1327720272.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY 260 east toward Kohl&#039;s Ranch, AZ. Once you near mile marker 271, you have several parking choices.
, You can turn right on the unmarked road at mile 269.9 and park on the side of the road. 
, Between mile markers 271 and 272 (at mile 271.3), there is an unmarked informal parking area on the right. There is a break in the guard rail that provides a parking location. The crown of the side of the road is such that you&#039;ll probably want a high clearance vehicle if you decide to park here. The trail has been marked with a pink ribbon by hikers, but there&#039;s no guarantee how long this will last. 
, East of the other two parking areas and east of the boy scout camp (private) is the signed road for Christopher Creek campground. Turn right here and park at the day use area ($6 self pay fee). 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Christopher Creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1.0 miles to the start of the canyon
              another 1.0 miles down the box canyon.
              for the technical canyon loop, it&#039;s three slow miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a leisurely three hours. To do the technical section, plan on around 6 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft descent into the canyon.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                                  <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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-06-18 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll see a few people on this hike. Expect to meet 15-50 people on this hike during a weekend. Get there early to avoid the rush of people.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Lots of fun swimming and scrambling. This is a Moderate hike. You will get wet! If doing the technical canyoneering portion, this is a difficult hike due to the skill set required. 
,,,Kids love the swimming... bring them along but turn around when it gets technical]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:skillsdetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rappelling and route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:skillsdetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Scrambling, swimming, flash flood danger. Rappelling and route finding if doing the technical section.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=82:canyon-point-rim-view-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Point Rim View Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=82:canyon-point-rim-view-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Canyon point rim view trail on the Mogollon rim of Arizona.   This well marked walk to a view off of the Mogollon rim is a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>82</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-11-30</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/36/b5/99/_canyonpointrimtrail1-1322683594.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber. After 36 miles of driving, make a right at the signed turnoff to Canyon Point Campground. Take the B camping loop and keep an eye on your right for the signed trailhead. My guess is there are other ways to this trailhead as well.  
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Canyon Point Campground]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To the view and back is 4.0 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about two  hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 100 ft loss to the rim view.  ]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-09-13 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll probably share this hike with between 5-20 hikers.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.8300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: The trailhead is a little tricky to find as it is buried inside a large campground.

30 yr old Recommendation: This is a good hike for the kids.  Bring them along on this easy hike. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=83:canyon-point-rim-view-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Point Sinkhole Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=83:canyon-point-rim-view-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Canyon point sinkhole on the Mogollon rim in Arizona.    This well marked walk to a sinkhole is a very nice hike for kids or...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>83</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-01</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/f6/70/83_canyonpointsinkhole-1322704007.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber. After 33.5 miles of driving on HWY-260, make a right at the signed turnoff to Canyon Point Campground. Take the B camping loop and keep an eye on your right for the trailhead. The signed trail starts across from campsite #46.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[To the bottom of the sinkhole and back is 1.4 miles.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about an hour, but we had young kids with us, so we went more slowly than usual]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[50]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 50 ft to the bottom of the sinkhole.  ]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-09-13 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good, although I suspect sometimes it can get busy. When we went late in the day on a Saturday, we had this hike all to ourselves.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3226228]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.8257943]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: The trailhead is a little tricky to find as it is buried inside a large campground.

30 yr old Recommendation: This is a good hike for the kids.  Bring them along on this easy hike. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=150:christopher-creek-see-canyon&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Christopher Creek - See Canyon]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=150:christopher-creek-see-canyon&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along Christopher creek using the See Canyon trail on the Mogollon rim in Arizona.   This is a great hike to escape the Phoenix heat. The trailhead...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>150</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-07-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/9e/53/6d/150_p7190003-1437347943.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY 260 east toward the town of Christopher Creek, AZ (about 22 miles from Payson). The town is a little off the HWY-260, so follow the signs for the turn off. Once in the town of Christopher Creek, turn left on the signed FR 284. Take this dirt road (high clearance vehicle needed) about 1.5 miles to the well signed parking area. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Christopher Creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.7 miles to the rim road and back again.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about four hours with a 20 minute stop along the creek for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2100 ft gradual climb.]]></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[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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fall, summer, spring. Spring is nice because the creek is running very well from the snow melt. Fall would be nice to see the leaves changing color.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-04-16 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly, the parking lot had about 7 cars (plus a boy scout bus!) but we were the only ones on the trail.   
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Forest, running creek, and elevation all make for an enjoyable hike. This is a Moderate difficulty hike. It&#039;s always nice to hike next to a running stream.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding, creek crossings, mosquitoes, sections of overgrown trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=362:donahue-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Donahue Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=362:donahue-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Donahue trail up the Mogollon rim in Arizona.   The Donahue Trail is a good and somewhat less traveled route to get to the top of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>362</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-07-28</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/d6/66/14/362_donahue4-1343519039.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pine, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Stay on HWY -87 as you head towards the town of Pine. 

Just after mile marker 267, turn right and follow the sign for the Pine Trailhead.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[FR6038]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pine]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back is just under 8.0 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four and half hours (with a 10 minute break for lunch) to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 2000ft 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[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-07-28 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The further you get from the Pine Trailhead, the more solitude you will enjoy. Expect to see 10 other hikers with the population thinning out as you get to the Donahue trail section.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[40 yr old Recommendation: This was an enjoyable hike with great views as a reward and worth doing.  This hike is rated Moderate. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding skills and some minor bushwhacking. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=294:drew-trail-291&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Drew Trail #291]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=294:drew-trail-291&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Drew trail on the Mogollon rim, Arizona.   The Drew trail was a hidden gem for us. We've hiked the nearby See Canyon trail and enjoyed...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>294</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/79/7c/5d/294_drewtrail1-1327550794.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY 260 east toward the town of Christopher Creek, AZ (about 22 miles from Payson). The town is a little off the HWY-260, so follow the signs for the turn off. Once in the town of Christopher Creek, turn left on the signed FR 284. Take this dirt road (high clearance vehicle required) about 1.5 miles to the parking area at the end of the road.    
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Christopher Creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0 miles to the rim road and back again.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about three hours with a 30 minute stop at the top for lunch.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fall, summer, spring. Spring is nice because the creek is running very well from the snow melt. Fall would be nice to see the leaves changing color.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-08-22 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. Although the parking lot may seem crowded, most people hang out at Christopher Creek. Once on the trail, we only saw two other hikers.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3359248]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.0142486]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Hiking through a forest to great views along the Mogollon rim make for an enjoyable hike. This is a Moderate difficulty hike. Considering how popular the Payson area trails are, the solitude we found on this hike was a treat.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding, watch out for mountain bikes]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=148:east-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[East Clear Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=148:east-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Swimming in East Clear creek, Arizona   The route finding could be a little tricky here. We didn't have much trouble finding an easy scramble route down a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>148</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/3e/70/6b/148_east-clear-cr-1327721719.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Winslow, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 Northeast through Payson, Pine, and Strawberry towards Winslow, AZ. Just before reaching Winslow, turn right on HWY-99. After driving 4.4 miles, you will pass McHood Park Lake and pass over a bridge over East Clear Creek. Keep your eye out for mile marker 37. After passing mile marker 37 drive 0.3 miles and turn right next to some obvious sandstone rocks. After driving 0.2 miles on this dirt road, you will keep left at the next set of graffiti covered sandstone rocks. From here on, take the right forks and drive an additional 0.5 miles to a flat area near a drainage. You will be following this drainage into the creek.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Winslow]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We didn&#039;t go very far because of high water levels. To get into the canyon is perhaps 0.2 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We just scrambled down and went swimming for about 1.5 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 200 ft down into the canyon.
]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-07-10 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We were alone here. Great solitude. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.6500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The swimming was fun! The hike to get into the creek is an Easy hike.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, swimming, FLASH FLOOD DANGER]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=390:east-webber-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[East Webber Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=390:east-webber-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike east webber creek on the Mogollon rim, Arizona.   If you've already done Pine Canyon and you're looking for a similar hike with fewer people, then the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>390</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-10-14</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ae/af/e9/390_eastwebber2-1350255225.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Pine, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Stay on HWY -87 as you head towards the town of Pine. After about 12 miles drive from Payson, you&#039;ll pass mile marker 265. Turn right on the signed Control Road. Take this well graded dirt road for 6 miles to a signed intersection. Turn left here for the Geronimo Trailhead. After two miles of driving you&#039;ll see the signed trailhead and parking on your right. 

]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pine]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[9.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back is 9.6 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us six hours to complete this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft gain.  ]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-08-25 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good, especially when you get onto the East Webber trail, which you&#039;ll likely have all to yourself. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.3700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[40 yr old Recommendation: I love hiking near creeks in Arizona. The slog along the dirt road at the beginning of the hike is easier to take when you reach East Webber creek. The difficulty of this hike is somewhere between moderate and strenuous. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding skills and navigating around dead fall, bushwhacking. ]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=446:fossil-spring-via-flume-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fossil Spring (via flume trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=446:fossil-spring-via-flume-trail&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Fossil creek and Fossil Spring via the Flume trail in Arizona.   From the well signed parking area, the trail immediately crosses Fossil Creek. Depending on...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>446</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-03-12</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/87/b6/26/446_p4190019-1429479902.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Camp Verde, AZ. 

PLEASE NOTE: Vehicular access to the Flume trail is now closed from the town of Strawberry. The only vehicular access is from Camp Verde.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to the town of Camp Verde (exit 287). Head east on HWY-260 past mile marker 228. Turn right here onto signed FR708. Follow rocky FR708 (high clearance needed) for 13.7 miles to the junction with FR502. Turn left here to stay on FR708 and go an additional 2.6 miles. Park at the well signed parking area (Irving) on your left (signed for the Flume Trail).  Please note: From April 1st to October 1st, a you&#039;ll need to purchase and display a parking permit.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Camp Verde]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[10.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This out and back is about 10.0 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four and a half hours to complete this hike, with about 20 minutes for lunch and exploring.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 400 ft gain.]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2016-03-12 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There are a fair number of people on this hike. Expect to meet about 10-30 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.6400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: The water is swimming temperature, the Flume is interesting, and the hike is relaxing. I enjoyed it very much. Even though it is a long hike, walking along the closed road makes for a moderate hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/recreation/?cid=stelprd3852090]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[From April 1st to October 1st, a permit is required to park in this area. Lots of swimming opportunities if you&#039;re interested!]]></c:value>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=146:fossil-spring&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Fossil Spring (via Fossil Spring trail)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=146:fossil-spring&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Fossil Creek via the Fossil Spring trail on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona.   From the well signed trailhead, start along the wide trail down into...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>146</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-04-19</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/07/65/67/146_p4190024-1429478874.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Strawberry, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Stay on HWY -87 as you go through the town of Pine and in another 3 miles, you reach the town of Strawberry. Turn left (West) onto the only intersection in the town (FR708). This road starts paved, then after 3.4 miles turns into good condition graded dirt. The Fossil Creek trailhead is 4.7 miles from HWY-87. Turn right at the sign for the Fossil Creek trailhead. Drive this good dirt road another 0.25 miles to the trailhead. There are restrooms at the trailhead, but no water. Please note, FR708 is now closed about 0.5 miles further along the road, so there is no longer any vehicular access by this route to the Flume trail to Fossil Springs.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Strawberry]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This out and back to the falls is 8.5 miles. ]]></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 to complete this hike, with about 15 minutes to explore the waterfall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Its a 1500 foot descent down to the creek. ]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2015-04-19 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There are a fair number of people on this hike. Expect to meet about 10-30 other hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.5700000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderately Strenuous]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[40 yr old Recommendation: The water is swimming temperature, the scenery is interesting, and the hike is some work, especially on the way back out. I enjoyed it very much. This hike is rated Moderately Strenuous.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:permitlink>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/recreation/?cid=stelprd3852090]]></c:value>
                                          </c:permitlink>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Crowds. Swimming opportunities, From April 1st to October 1st, a permit is required to park in this area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=154:gordon-creek-waterfall&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Gordon Creek Waterfall]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=154:gordon-creek-waterfall&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the Gordon Creek Waterfall on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona.   It is quite rare that you can find a good swimming hole in Arizona during...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2015 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>154</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2015-06-20</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a5/5a/fb/154_gordoncreek-1327548327.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY 260 east toward the town of Christopher Creek, AZ. About 25 miles from Payson, near mile marker 277, make a right turn on paved Colcord Road (FR 291). Drive 1.3 miles and park next to the telephone line on the right side of the road.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Christopher Creek]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.0 miles to the waterfall and back again.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about three hours with a 40 minute stop at the waterfall for a swim and lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[150]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 150 ft gradual descent.]]></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:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May - October. Earlier in the Spring would provide for a much more powerful waterfall, while Summer is better for swimming.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-06-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Perhaps the most desirable feature of this hike. On a lovely Saturday morning, we had this hike all to ourselves.   
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.2900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-110.9500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The secluded swimming hole is fantastic. This is an Easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Some route finding, creek crossings, swimming opportunities]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=141:headwaters-west-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Headwaters West Clear Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=141:headwaters-west-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hiking the Headwaters of West Clear creek, Arizona.   This hike starts at the south rim of West Clear Creek. This trail steeply descends (and I do mean...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>141</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2017-06-17</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/0a/ef/141_west-clear-creek1-1327378855.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Strawberry, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Go through the towns of Payson, Pine, and Strawberry while staying on HWY-87.  About three miles past Strawberry is the junction of HWY-260 and HWY-87. Turn left onto HWY-260. After about 3.1 miles, turn right onto FR144 (just past mile marker 249). Drive 1.8 miles on FR144 to FR149. Turn left on FR149 and go 1.2 miles to FR142. Turn right on FR142 (it is a Y-intersection) and follow FR142 1 mile to FR142E. Make a left onto FR142E and follow it 2.7 miles to it&#039;s end and the start of our hike. The dirt roads are in pretty good shape. Although a high clearance vehicle is recommended, it probably isn&#039;t required.     
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Strawberry]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described is 6.2 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us six hours to do this hike with a 30 minute break for lunch and some time spent exploring the petryoglyphs and side canyon. Although the distance isn&#039;t long, the travel time through the canyon is slow.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft loss walking into the canyon and 600 ft gain again walking out of the canyon.  ]]></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:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer, Fall, Spring]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-05-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not too bad. We saw about 10 other people on this hike. For the most part, we had the canyon to ourselves.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5458997]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.4339046]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: We had a great time on this hike. Splashing though water and marveling at the great scenery kept us entertained. This hike is Moderate because of the steep climb in to and out of the canyon. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, walking through water, scrambling]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=149:horse-crossing-east-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Horse Crossing - East Clear Creek]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=149:horse-crossing-east-clear-creek&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Horse Crossing trail across East Clear Creek in Arizona.   Starting from the trailhead, this well worn path descends through a pine forest down to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2016 10:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>149</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-06-04</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/40/04/19/149_horsecrossingeastclearcreek-1327719152.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Clints Well, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 Northeast through Payson, Pine, and Strawberry towards Winslow, AZ. After passing Lake Mary Road (FH3), drive an additional 9.4 miles, turning right onto FR 95 (just before mile marker 300). Drive on well graded dirt road FR 95 for 4 miles, turning left onto FR 513B. Drive 2 more miles on the high clearance road FR513B until you see the small pullout and the trailhead sign (Horse Crossing Trail #20) on the right. FR 95 and FR 513B are not recommended after (or during) rain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Winslow]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 3.0 miles total hiking ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over 2 hours to complete this hike. We ran out of time to swim, as the weather did not cooperate. It is recommended you reserve some time to swim here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[500]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft total (500 ft climb on the north side of the canyon and 500 ft climb on the south side of the canyon).]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2005-08-13 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Not too bad, we met two other families on this trail on a Saturday morning (about 8 people). ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.1400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Lovely place for a swim. Continuing along the East Clear Creek would make for an enjoyable creek side walk. The hike to horse crossing is a Moderate hike.  
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding, snakes, swimming opportunities]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=139:horton-springs&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Horton Springs]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=139:horton-springs&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Horton Springs on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona.   This is a great hike to escape the Phoenix heat in the summer. The trail runs through...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>139</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/ba/da/139_p5190012-1337465423.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Payson, AZ. 

From the Phoenix area, take HWY 87 North towards Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY 260 east toward Kohl&#039;s Ranch, AZ. The left turn for the trailhead is a not so well marked road just after Kohl&#039;s Ranch (the sign is for the Tonto Creek Campground). Turn left here and take the road about 0.5 miles until you reach the Horton Picnic area. Park in the signed parking area if you can, otherwise park in one of the clearings along side the road. The trailhead starts at the camping area on the hill across the bridge from the parking area.
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Payson]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.0 miles to the spring and back again.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours and 15 minutes with a 15 minute stop for exploring and lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft gradual climb.]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[fall, summer, spring ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-05-19 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Low]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You&#039;ll see a few people on this hike, as it&#039;s quite popular. Expect to meet 15-30 people on this hike during a weekend.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.3400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: Forest, creek, climb, and a fresh mountain spring. This is a Moderate hike. The scenery here is great and the spring is worth the hike. Drink deeply, as the water is fantastic. 

This is a well marked trail. Kid approved. 
]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[grazing bulls in the area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=292:houston-brothers-trail-171&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Houston Brothers Trail #171]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=292:houston-brothers-trail-171&amp;catid=82:mogollon-rim</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Houston Brothers trail on the Mogollon rim in Arizona.   It was 114F in the Phoenix area, but only 81F up here, which is reason...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>292</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/62/9d/7d/292_houstonbro1-1327551194.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Clints Well, AZ. 

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 Northeast through Payson, Pine, and Strawberry towards Winslow, AZ. After passing Lake Mary Road (FH3), drive an additional 9.4 miles, turn right onto FR 95 (just before mile marker 300). Drive on well graded dirt road FR 95 for 8.7 miles, to the intersection of FR 95 and FR 139. 

For the Northern Trailhead:

Continue on FR95 for an additional 2.0 miles to the intersection with FR139A. Turn left to take FR139A and drive 0.2 miles to the signed Fred Haught Trail. There is good parking here. From this parking area, there is a small sign pointing the way to the Pinchot Cabin. Follow this trail 0.2 miles to the Pinchot Cabin and the start of the Houston Brothers Trail #171. All the dirt roads are in good shape for cars.

 

For the Southern Trailhead:

From the intersection of FR95 and FR139, turn left onto FR139. Drive on FR139 for 9 miles to the intersection with FR300 (also known as the Rim Road). Turn right onto FR300 and drive 0.1 miles to the signed trail start for the Houston Brothers Trail #171. All the dirt roads are in good shape for cars. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Clints Well]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mogollon Rim]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 7.6 miles one way hiking ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over 3.5 hours to complete this hike, with about a 20 minute stop for lunch and exploration. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[700]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 700 ft (descending if you start at the Southern Trailhead, ascending if you start at the Northern Trailhead).]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One way - Shuttle]]></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:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-07-11 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this area all to ourselves. However, it might have been a unique phenomenon, as there was a managed forest burn going on in nearby that might have scared people away. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-111.2200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[30 yr old Recommendation: This is a great place to find solitude and cool temperatures in the Arizona summer. The myriad of attractions also keep you entertained during this walk. The one way hike is a Moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding. shuttle]]></c:value>
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