hiking with kids

[krispykritter]

I'am new to hiking, but not to the outdoors. We've done alot of camping with the kids and have started to take them on short hikes at santan mt park. Last week they hike up hyrogliphic canyon. They are 5 year old, twinns. What other trails would good for them.

[Sredfield]

Hackberry Springs Loop out of First Water TH. May be a bit long for 5 yr olds.
Several out and back adventures from that TH, and it's close
Lots of South Mountain stuff now also.

[azdesertfather]

This time of the year, with the water flow we have, it's a good time to just follow the 88 up and take hikes along the creek. Tortilla Flat and pulloffs beyond that, there are a few of them. Wind Cave in the Usery's also a good pic, Hole in Rock at Papago Park, and some South Mountain hikes...but with the water flows right now I'd totally look for those opportunities in the Supes!

[krispykritter]

This time of the year, with the water flow we have, it's a good time to just follow the 88 up and take hikes along the creek. Tortilla Flat and pulloffs beyond that, there are a few of them. Wind Cave in the Usery's also a good pic, Hole in Rock at Papago Park, and some South Mountain hikes...but with the water flows right now I'd totally look for those opportunities in the Supes!

For the last few years we've been exploring the backcountry via jeep, I know what you mean about the water. We found alot of nice waterfalls exploring the creeks out in Queen Valley last week.
Usery looks like the have a few nice ones. Maybe we'll go check out the wind cave trail next week. Thanks

[SuperstitionGuy]

Mesquite Creek just off the Apache Trail east of Tortilla Flat. Then return to Tortilla Flat for food, treats, gifts, toys, restroom and etc. They may want to play in the water at Tortilla Creek as well, either upstream or down.

I recommend that you dress the kids in white shirts so it is easier to see them. Nothing worse for a parent than to look around and not see one of the young'ens. Stay away from bright yellow as it attracts the bee's which often scares the kids when a bee begins to hover around them. If you experience a bee sting begin immediately to suck the sting with the Extractor (snake bite kit) and you will lesson the pain of the bee sting by 50 to 90 percent.

[azdesertfather]

If you experience a bee sting begin immediately to suck the sting with the Extractor (snake bite kit) and you will lesson the pain of the bee sting by 50 to 90 percent.

Haven't heard that one! My Dad just always used chewed tobacco :yuck:
Good to hear there is actually a use for those snake bite kits!