Other Notable Hikes
I commonly hike near home, near my childhood home, and in the Superstition Mountains (AZ), but we also like to hike in other areas while on day trips or vacations. These “one-off” hikes are listed below.
Vacations
Switzerland
Kim and I vacationed in Switzerland on October 5-13, 2024. Some of our hikes are listed below.
- Chur: St. Luzikapelle and Mittenberg Loop, City Walk I, City Walk II
- Zermatt: Zmutt loop, Gorner Gorge, Riffleberg to Gornergrat
- Lauterbrunnen: Trummelbach Falls, From Wengen, Panaramoweg Kleine-Scheidegg
- Lucerne: Bridges Walk, City and Lake Walk, Musegg Wall Walk
Red Rocks (CO) to see Brandi Carlile
Kim and I were in Colorado on September 6-8, 2024 with nieces Mallory and Marissa to see Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks Amphitheater (great shows, BTW).
North Carolina for a Wedding
Kim and I were in North Carolina on June 22-26, 2024 for my nephew Dillon’s wedding to Emma.
Grand Canyon
Kim and I visited Grand Canyon National Park from February 12-14, 2024.
New Mexico and Arizona Roadtrip
Kim and I drove to Arizona on February 17-21, 2023 with stops in Kansas City, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. Along the way we hiked around Santa Fe and Albuquerque and visited Petrogyph National Monument and Petrified Forest National Park.
- Picacho Peak, Santa Fe, NM
- Piedras Marcadas Canyon, Petrogylph National Monument, NM
- Boca Negra Canyon, Petrogylph National Monument, NM
- Sandia Peak Aerial Tram, Albuquerque, NM
- South Crest Trail, Albuquerque, NM
- Painted Desert Rim Trail, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
- Puerco Pueblo Trail, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
- Blue Mesa Trail, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
- Crystal Forest Trail, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
- Long Logs and Agate House Trails, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ