J.D. Manning

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

Newsletter

Mar 16, 2026

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11 min read

Summer is here, and so is snake season...

HikePhoenix Newsletter #016

J.D. Manning

History

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: Piestawa Peak

Before the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, this iconic summit could have been covered in houses.

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Stuff

Mar 15, 2026

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5 min read

Are you snake ready?

Record high temps mean hikers are not the only ones using the trails

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Newsletter

Mar 1, 2026

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11 min read

Record high temps & crowded trails

HikePhoenix Newsletter #015

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Hikes

Mar 1, 2026

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3 min read

White Tanks: South Trail

Afternoon quickie

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History

Mar 1, 2026

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4 min read

Rooftops or ridgelines: South Mountain

How Camelback Mountain Almost Became a Luxury Subdivision

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Stuff

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

J.D. Manning

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?

J.D. Manning

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

J.D. Manning

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

J.D. Manning

J.D. Manning

Summer is here, and so is snake season...

Rooftops or ridgelines: Piestawa Peak

Are you snake ready?

Record high temps & crowded trails

White Tanks: South Trail

Rooftops or ridgelines: South Mountain

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

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