J.D. Manning

Realtor & Publisher of Everything Arrowhead & Sun City Scoop. Has been golfer, out of breath hiker.

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A New Long-Distance Trail Is Emerging Just North of Phoenix

Feb 23, 2026

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4 min read

A New Long-Distance Trail Is Emerging Just North of Phoenix

What you need to know about The Verde Valley Circle Trail

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Stuff

Feb 19, 2026

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3 min read

Who has the right of way?

What you need to know about traffic on the trail

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Newsletter

Feb 15, 2026

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12 min read

Trail history & a chaotic start to our hike

HikePhoenix Newsletter #014

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History

Feb 15, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines

How Camelback Mountain Almost Became a Luxury Subdivision

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Stuff

Feb 15, 2026

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5 min read

The “Pretty” Invasive Taking Over Arizona’s Desert

Why Stinknet is a bigger problem than it looks

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Newsletter

Feb 8, 2026

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13 min read

Moonlight in the desert & hiking books

HikePhoenix Newsletter #013

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History

Feb 8, 2026

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5 min read

Arizona History & hiking stories

Should we start a book club?

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Hikes

Feb 8, 2026

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3 min read

Moonlight in Lost Dutchman State Park

Take advantage of these opportunities

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Newsletter

Jan 25, 2026

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12 min read

🌵 Hiking event season is here 🥾

HikePhoenix Newsletter #012

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Stuff

Jan 25, 2026

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3 min read

Moonlight Hiking in Phoenix

Tips for a Safe and Memorable Night on the Trail

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Newsletter

Jan 18, 2026

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9 min read

Bobcat trail closure & lollipop trail problems

HikePhoenix Newsletter #011

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Newsletter

Jan 4, 2026

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9 min read

Happy New Year & let's go hiking...

HikePhoenix Newsletter #010

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News

Jan 4, 2026

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4 min read

Vulture Mountains Recreation Area

A New Outdoor Destination Taking Shape Northwest of Phoenix

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Hikes

Jan 4, 2026

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3 min read

Deem Hills Ridgeline Trail

North Phoenix hike with amazing views

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News

Dec 15, 2025

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2 min read

Echo Canyon Trail reopens

The popular trail on Camelback Mountain had been closed due to storm damage

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Newsletter

Dec 7, 2025

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10 min read

🎄 Hiking Christmas Tree + the best gifts for hikers

HikePhoenix Newsletter #009

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Hikes

Dec 7, 2025

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3 min read

Phoenix Mountain Nature Trail 304

Phoenix Mountain Preserve hike

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Stuff

Why do my knees hurt when hiking downhill?

Dec 7, 2025

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4 min read

Why do my knees hurt when hiking downhill?

Simple fixes and strength tips for more comfortable downhill hiking

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Stuff

Nov 28, 2025

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6 min read

The 10 best holiday gifts for hikers

Some great gift options that any hiker would appreciate receiving this holiday season

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Newsletter

Nov 24, 2025

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9 min read

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

HikePhoenix Newsletter #008

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Hikes

Nov 24, 2025

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3 min read

West Wing Mountain Trail

North Peoria trail with spectacular views

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Stuff

Nov 24, 2025

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4 min read

Black Friday Deals for Hikers

Amazing deals on the gear you've had your eye on

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Newsletter

Nov 10, 2025

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10 min read

Fall hiking at its best & what to do with zero bars

HikePhoenix Newsletter #007

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Hikes

Nov 9, 2025

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3 min read

East Wing Mountain Trail

North Peoria trail in Sonoran Mountain Ranch

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Newsletter

Oct 26, 2025

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10 min read

Hikers struck by lightning & closure of Echo Canyon Trail

HikePhoenix Newsletter #006

J.D. Manning

J.D. Manning

A New Long-Distance Trail Is Emerging Just North of Phoenix

Who has the right of way?

Trail history & a chaotic start to our hike

Rooftops or ridgelines

The “Pretty” Invasive Taking Over Arizona’s Desert

Moonlight in the desert & hiking books

Arizona History & hiking stories

Moonlight in Lost Dutchman State Park

🌵 Hiking event season is here 🥾

Moonlight Hiking in Phoenix

Bobcat trail closure & lollipop trail problems

Happy New Year & let's go hiking...

Vulture Mountains Recreation Area

Deem Hills Ridgeline Trail

Echo Canyon Trail reopens

🎄 Hiking Christmas Tree + the best gifts for hikers

Phoenix Mountain Nature Trail 304

Why do my knees hurt when hiking downhill?

The 10 best holiday gifts for hikers

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

West Wing Mountain Trail

Black Friday Deals for Hikers

Fall hiking at its best & what to do with zero bars

East Wing Mountain Trail

Hikers struck by lightning & closure of Echo Canyon Trail

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