The author has hiked all of the trails on this site. When ideas for
the hikes were obtained from other hiking books the source is referenced.
I have done my best to provide accurate hike descriptions, however, I may have
been day dreaming at a critical trail junction or you may not be able to follow
road signs, let alone a faint trail. Some of these hikes are quite
difficult & I bear no responsibility as to your fate should you choose to
follow one of these trips. Future hikes will be posted to this site as new areas are explored.
No reference is given for
the difficulty of the hikes. The author tends to prefer longer, more strenuous
hikes, however there is no reason many hikes in this Guide could not be made shorter by
pulling in the turn around point (or longer for that matter if you just want to keep
going). Difficulty is too subjective to provide any useful information, an easy 9
mile stroll through the Sonoran desert in January may be quite a struggle in the heat of
the summer. In addition, be aware that weather, cows, development or other
forces could greatly change conditions as described by the author. It is up to each hiker to know their own limits; when in doubt turn
around.
Once again remember that
this Guide is only a reference tool, it does not replace a map or your own good sense. Please
read the disclaimer in the 'Warning' page. The solitude you are seeking comes with a
risk. When you are out in the middle of nowhere communing with the cacti make no mistake -
you are on your own!
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