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Phil Livingston
United States
Приєднався 7 січ 2015
Wash hoppin', rock stompin', bushwackin', cat claw catchin' Superstition Mountain Wilderness hiking; informative, sometimes humorous, oft times risky, but always enjoyable trail blazing the well known but sometimes "off the beaten track" excursions through the Western Superstitions near Apache Junction, Arizona. Come along and join the fun.
Відео
Fish Creek Overlook Part 2 of 3 - Looking for a Descent Route
Переглядів 64 години тому
In my first video I hiked the circumference of the Butte at the Fish Creek Overlook Recreation Area. As i was hiking around the perimeter I was looking for a safe way down to Fish Creek. The spot that caught my eye was located on the northwest side of the butte. This video chronicles my choices. i investigated two routes and made my decision. However, time, temperature, and stamina prevented me...
Fish Creek Scenic Walkway
Переглядів 197 годин тому
Apache Trail Highway 88 Has been closed between MM222 - MM229. The dirt road had suffered destruction from the Woodbury Fire and subsequent monsoon rain. That all happened in 2019. I decided to take a drive up there for a look/see. I knew that the road would be closed, but I wanted to find a way to hike down to the Fish Creek Wash. From there I would hike towards the bridge where most of the re...
Explore Spur Road off FR1356
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The high temperatures here in Apache Junction, AZ has hindered my hiking opportunities, UNTIL TODAY! Last night a storm front cooling the temperature to the high 70's. I left home at 5:30 A.M. with temperatures in the high 80's. I wanted to explore a dirt road northeast of the Wolverine Trailhead in the Goldfield Mts. I drove FR10 and FR1356 one mile to a staging area where a hiking trail #308 ...
"Wolverine" Trailhead FR10, FR1356, and Spur Road
Переглядів 3821 день тому
My last hike was June 24, 2024 - Ghost Fire near Lost Dutchman State Park. Summer heat in AZ had curtailed hiking, until today, July 27, 2024. I wanted to scout the dirt road access to the Dome Mt. Trail. I began my road walk at 6:00 A.M. It took me an hour and a half to hike 2.10 miles to the staging area campsite and the beginning of the trail. Rising temperatures and fatigue convinced me to ...
Rock House Fire - Day After
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A quarter of a mile up the street where I live, there is an abandoned "Rock House" that was once a tourist attraction many years ago. I had driven past often. The landscaping had been ignored allowing desert plants to clutter the area. A fire broke out early last night. I do not know what caused the fire. I walked down there this morning. This is what I saw! I'M SORRY! I mis-named the video as ...
LD Crossover North
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This is NOT a hiking video. It's about ADOT reworking the highway accessing our senior citizen development. For months our crossover exit had been closed, only allowing a right turn upon leaving the park. I was so excited that I accidentally activated my windshield wipers. Thank you ADOT for freeing us from "right-turn syndrome"!
Surveying the Ghost Fire near Lost Dutchman State Park
Переглядів 38Місяць тому
There are four tourist attractions within a 2-mile stretch of the Apache Trail Highway 88; Superstition Museum with the Elvis Chapel, Goldfield Ghost Town, The Mining Camp, and the Lost Dutchman State Park. A fire broke out and consumed aaproximately 100 acres. Fortunately, the Tonto National Forest and Superstation Fire Fighters engineered a 100% containment with no damage to those venues and ...
Forest Road 1356 - Twilight Cosmos (Instrumental)
Переглядів 112 місяці тому
Twenty-minute drive accelerated down to seven-minutes. You're behind the wheel heading back to the Dome Mt. Trailhead of the Goldfield Mountains. Happy Trails!
Canyon Lake to Boulder Canyon
Переглядів 332 місяці тому
The weather is getting much warmer, which interferes with the time and location that I can hike. I am resurrecting a hike from years ago. I have accelerated the speed and added some different instrumentals. I added a couple of photos. My camera batteries failure caused me to not show the entire out and back hike. I think we went about three miles. Thanks for watching! Happy Trails!
Restore Jeep Liberty Headlight Cover
Переглядів 342 місяці тому
A diversion from hiking to a "How To" project. My headlights were becoming clouded and scratchy. I bought this kit and tried to follow the instructions. The finished job is not perfect, but it's better than it was.
Woodbury Fire Re lived
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Five years ago, from today, the Woodbury Fire ignited in the Superstition Wilderness at the Woodbury Trailhead north of Queen Valley, AZ. The fire went on for many days covering an area over 130,000 acres. Daily updates were given, and meetings were held. Hiking trails and access roads were closed one by one as the fire spread On June 14, 2019, t to the Tortilla Trailhead at MM 221 on the AZ Hw...
Monocle Arch Hike - Goldfield Mts.
Переглядів 472 місяці тому
As promised in my video of May 23rd this video will show the short trail leading up to the Monocle Arch. Before hiking a trail, it is necessary to determine where the trail begins. The first part of this video explains how I came to the trails beginning. As you will see the trail follows a series of switchbacks to reach the arch 350 feet above the wash. Once at the arch on the top of the hill, ...
Arch and Cylindrical Rock Bowl
Переглядів 6132 місяці тому
I re-visited the wash leading to the Monocle Arch. I chose a different starting point at the Idaho/ McDowell trailhead. Thus, I came at it from the opposite direction. I exited the wash at what seemed to be correct ascent route. It was not. The good news is that I bushwhacked my way along the ridgeline and came across a different arch. Enjoy the views. The good news is that on my descent for th...
Forest Road 10 to the wash below Monocle Arch
Переглядів 573 місяці тому
This is how I got there. I drove 7 miles to the Dome Mountain Trailhead at the southern end of the Goldfield Mountains. Then I hiked on Forest Road and a spur road to get to a sandy wash. Bypassing a rocky hill on the west side I continued north through the sandy wash. The video ends with me looking for a trail that would lead me northeast to the Monocle Arch. Stay tuned for the next video that...
Hike the Siphon Draw Trail - Edited Version
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Hike the Siphon Draw Trail - Edited Version
Hewitt Station Road, to FR 172 near Queen Valley
Переглядів 534 місяці тому
Hewitt Station Road, to FR 172 near Queen Valley
End of West Bank Loop Hike - First Water T.H.
Переглядів 64 місяці тому
End of West Bank Loop Hike - First Water T.H.
Part 3 of 3 - End of the F.W. West Fork - Massacre Gds. Plateau Overlook loop hike.
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Part 3 of 3 - End of the F.W. West Fork - Massacre Gds. Plateau Overlook loop hike.
Massacre Grounds Plateau Region to Loop Around the Ridge - Part Two
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Massacre Grounds Plateau Region to Loop Around the Ridge - Part Two
First Water Trailhead to Massacre Grounds Plateau Loop - Part 1 of 3
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First Water Trailhead to Massacre Grounds Plateau Loop - Part 1 of 3
2019-01-02 Siphon Draw to Flatiron Ascent
Переглядів 645 місяців тому
2019-01-02 Siphon Draw to Flatiron Ascent
Willow Springs T H to Arch ascent route
Переглядів 555 місяців тому
Willow Springs T H to Arch ascent route
success! sucCESS!! SUCCESS!!! - TRIPLE ARCH
Переглядів 1025 місяців тому
success! sucCESS!! SUCCESS!!! - TRIPLE ARCH
Thanks!
Thanks for part 2 I am looking forward to a lot of fall hiking. I also have a really good inflatable kayak I use a lot. I’m located in AJ. Hence the nickname Kerry From AJ.
Thanks Phil. This was an informative helpful video.
You're welcome. Thank you for watching..
Hello, sr. I really like your videos, and i was wondering if you would accept a new camera as a donation.
2019?
The fire was Friday, early evening, July 19, 2024. I took the video the next day. TY
Oops! I see what you mean. 2024 not 2019. I edited my narrative. Thanks for the keen eye.
Hi Phil, thanks for the video. When did this fire happen? I know I saw smoke up that way recently, so maybe that was it.
Thanks Phil.
Hi Phil. Just wanted to say thanks for your hiking videos. We do a lot of hiking in the area and the last couple years kayaking with our inflatable kayak. Thanks again, All the best
Thanks for watching. I enjoy hiking and sharing my adventures.
Congratulations
👍😍
I found it through you . 🤔🎯👍
You found the Monocle Arch?
@@phillivingston8237 well yes , through you on UA-cam. 🤔
Lots of hiking you be safe out there 🤙
Keep it up Phil you're doing good I do have a question though when would you say it's too bad to hike anymore due to heat and lack of water?
Early morning hikes In the Superstition. No long hikes when the temperatures reach the mid 90s.. I head for the Sierra Anchas and Four Peaks to avoid the heat. Thank you for your comments.
@@phillivingston8237 You are more tolerant of heat than I. I don't like to hike if the temp is much more than 70f, but I live in Western Washington. Water is not a problem here.
Keep at it Phil
Thank you. I hope some day I will reach the connector Trail from the Cline trailhead. Cattle keep making false trails . Thanks for the encouraging words.
Nice
Thank you. The creek is next to the trailhead, where the cabin used to be.
I shall.
You didn't like that bucket there did you? Looked like an angry kick lol
Just trying to get it airborne.
Hey Phil have you gone the dutchmans trail around to Labarge and Charlabois spring?
Yes I have. It's along the Whisky Springs loop hike. About 17 miles. Thank you for viewing this video and for your comment.
Where you looking east at first towards black top Mesa?
Hi Phil, congratulations on making it out there. I'm sure it was well worth it. Wow, that was a big line of people going up the slope there. In addition to the arch, that area around there is really beautiful, so I can see why it would be popular.
Nothing
Rough walking country.
Yes, it was somewhat challenging. Loose shale and slope made it interesting. The reward was worth it.
Phil, I gave you a "Thumbs Up" but it doesn't show up! Still reads "0". BTSOOM.
I just saw the "0" change to "1". Maybe that's you. Thank you for your interest.
Absolutely gorgeous scenery my friend!
Thank you.
*_Nice hike through strange rock formations, I really enjoyed it. Of course, thumbs up :) Best regards from Germany, Angela_*
Thank you Angela!.
Love the Supes. Appreciate your time and efforts. Stay safe.
Nice little Diddy and that's a nice little journey PHIL
Not bad Phil and my condolences on your loss of family as all of mine are long gone...as for that loop im not finding it but I've looked and looked some how I've missed it. I watch all of your videos in the superstitions that I come across....I am just concerned as I have not hikes these trails other than second water to Boulder canyon and then Boulder canyon to the north terminus of calvary trail 239 but I want to go from north dutchmans trail to Marsh Valley I can't go the way I know because I will have a pack donkey and there is no way he will be able do deal with Boulder canyon some of those crossings are too much hell we are both up there in age so just two questions one there is a trail that goes through what is labeled as bull pass that goes through on the north side of blacktop Mesa but there is a steep section is that a good route over to marsh valley in Labarge canyon or would trail that goes south of black top Mesa over there to marsh valley a better route and is there or have you ever seen water at white rock spring g because if I hit labarge canyon and head south to Charlebois spring it's about a mile and a half to the south when the calvary trail is north the way I want to go...I can't let my hiking buddy go without water please advise...I hope to meet you one day I'm dying to say Mr. Livingston I presume
Ha! Ha! Yes, The Bull Pass trail Goes to Marsh Velley. The Bull Pass also gives access to Balck Top Mt. Nice views of the Weaver's Needle. There are also some petroglyphs. I suggest you access the website HikeArizona ,com. they have directions for all the trails in the Superstitions and other wilderness areas. Also, the book "hikers Guide to the Western Superstition Wilderness" authored by Carlson and Stewart. Happy hunting! . . and, my brother's name is David.
Hey Phil looking good I was wondering though how far do you hike in a day? What I'm wanting to do is hike the Dutchman trail 104 to bull run and on to White rock Spring but I kinda concerned with getting lost if the trail isn't marked well so if you're out there I mean youre tuff as nails id sure be beholding to you if you could do some reconnaissance on that for me thanks Eric Cripe
You may be referring to the Dutchman's Whiskey Springs Loop. It's about a 17-mile hike. I have done it more than once. I'm sure I posted a video. I have two other UA-cam accounts that are dormant, but still available for viewing. happy Trails! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful scenery but I think I saw the Lost Dutchman standing on a boulder watching....
Ha! Ha! There is a rock formation at the top of the falls that resembles a man's profile. thanks for the comment and thank you for watching.
Beautiful spot!! Thanks for the adventure 😎
Hi Phil, it's really neat to see that. Hopefully the flowing water lasts for awhile with more rain in the forecast.
Yes, I think the forecast calls for more rain next week. Than you for your comment.
Did you do the Jeep Wave? Couldn't tell if it was a Wrangler, and I know the Liberty, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, etc. is usually excluded from the custom, but still curios.
I drive 1 2008 Jeep Liberty, high clearance, 4-wheel drive. I can drive on most dirt roads in the area. Thank you. Have a great 2024.
Thanks 👍
Great capture of this beautiful and amazing scenery of the place around thanks for sharing
You get a lot more sun than I like. I don't handle heat very well.
I need to get my hiking done in the winter. Summer is a bummer.
Camera lens was smudged.
Yes, it was unfortunate. Too late to correct it.
Where is that place at. I'd like to go there.
Black Glass Canyon - Goldfield Mountains - Apache Junction , AZ - Willow Springs Trailhead = Near mm204 along the Apache Trail Highway 88.
I agree with Jim you should have someone with you in a rugged area like that . Be safe in you adventures .
Thank you for taking us with you. 😊
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Pretty rugged path. I'd want someone with me in that area.
Thanks for the video. I live in Washington state, and hike the mountains here. Never hiked in your area.
Thanks for watching. I imagine that you have many hikes thru the forest.
Great Video.
TY
Thats a difficult video to watch. The camera is constantly shaking and pointing at the ground. It makes me want to think your struggling with Parkinsons, you should have a companion to hike with, stay safe. ❤
Thanks for watching. I was using my cellphone without a selfie stick. I was nearing the end of my 7.50-hour hike. The batteries on my camera were dead.
That land has all the beauty, but gosh it is dry.
Yes, it is dry most of the time. But we had one inch of rain a couple of days ago. I went waterfall chasing. Thank you.
I’ve been on a trail. Cool stay safe.😊
Thank you. Yes, I try to avoid danger.
Stellar fitness to do 9 miles in 21 minutes. Nice workout
Why music
😎 From one older hiker to another thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the history and the hike 😎
You're welcome. Thank you for watching.