Hiking in Arizona

It has been quite some time since I last blogged and hopefully it won't take me this long again in the future.

I love being out here in AZ and training outdoors. The weather has been amazing! A few weeks ago we were breaking records--87 degrees. I have been hiking/running Pinnacle Peak. It is probably my favorite hiking trail here because it is mainly packed sand and is not straight up and down. It is great for interval training since it is as though you are running up and over several mountains. The total elevation gain is 1250 ft. and I think the maximum elevation is somewhere between 2000-3000 ft. If you do the entire trail it is four miles. Regardless it is spectacular. You have 360 degree views and I just glance at the mountains surrounding me in the distance, well that is of course when I am not looking at the trail when I need to. There are beautiful homes surrounding the area. I alsp hiked Squaw Peak a week ago with some friends which is another great trail. I took some pictures when I was out on the trail at Pinnacle Peak. The pictures really do not do it justice.