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Hello! I just would like to start by saying thanks to everyone for such a wonderful resource. First I want to give a little background info to help anyone out who responds. I am about 6'2" and about 270lbs. Fitness level is average to below average. I am getting back into hiking as a form of exercise (hate the gym) and as a very fun recreational activity, with an eventual goal of backpack 1-2 nights. I have an almost 2 year old German Sheppard who is extremely well trained with obedience. I have been on 3 hikes close to Phoenix (live in Glendale) and have had no issues with her on and off lead. Currently my wife (hiking partner) and I have different days off except for Friday night and part of Saturday A.M. I am looking for some hikes where I can drive to them Friday night and hike early Saturday morning and get back to Glendale by around 1p.m. so I can get some sleep. (work the over night shift). Currently I am looking at doing http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=2218. I would love it if there was some kind of H2O for the dog to play in on the hike. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. Also I am looking for hikes that I will be able to do throughout the summer.

big_load wrote:Icehouse was on my short list for an extra few days in the fall. I guess I'll keep it there.

Shoot for the 2nd or 3rd week of October for fall color. Probably the 3rd week. There are a lot more maples on Six Shooter, and the aspens up top are easier to see. The aspens at the top of Icehouse are in some pretty thick cover. I'm hoping to hit it October 21st after the Arizona-UCLA football game.