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soda or water bottles make great inexpensive water bottles. A
2-liter bottle fits nicely into the side pocket of most backpacks.
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| SALT RIVER RAFT TRIP - Eastern Arizona, Northeast of Globe |  |  |
| Date: | Sun, April 5 |
| Leader: | Kurt Sedler |
| Phone: | 602-339-8780 |
| Length: | 10 miles of rafting |
| Rating: | Easy floating between rapids |
| Elv. Change: | |
| Meet at: | TBD; Contact Kurt for more details. |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | |
| Updates: | |
A
full day rafting in the Salt River canyon in eastern Arizona.
Optional short hikes along the river. Beautiful Canyon, Bald
Eagles, refreshing cold water, class III – IV rapids, all just about
100 miles from Phoenix. We ride in 7 person rafts with
professional guides at the helm. We have 2 rafts reserved for our
group. Cost is $120 per person,
which includes the raft trip, shuttle, gear, lunch and the Apache
Indian reservation permit. We must be at the river by
9:00AM. If there is sufficient interest, we may plan a Saturday
day-hike and camping in the area on Saturday night. No prior
rafting experience required.
|  | BELL/WEIR TRAIL - East of Sedona |  |  | | Date: |
Sat, April 11 |
| Leader: | Don Mantell |
| Phone: | 602-466-1517 or 516-810-8024 |
| Length: | 6.5 milest R/T |
| Rating: | Easy |
| Elv. Change: | |
| Meet at: | Denny’s parking lot, SW corner of I-17 and Bell Road, 8:00 AM. |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | RSVP by Friday, April 10th if you plan to attend. |
| Updates: | |
This
trail was once used to drive cattle along from Flagstaff south. It is
an easy walk paralleling Wet Beaver Creek. The trail runs alongside a
natural riparian area of cottonwood, alder, ash, sycamore, cactus and
blackberry bushes. It is relatively flat for two miles and then ascends
a rocky path along the canyon's north wall and continues for awhile on
a narrow bench, until it drops again to the bottom of the canyon, where
a series of beautiful waterfalls and pools called the "Crack' are
located. Bring plenty of water and something to eat on the rock
ledges by the side of the pools. A stop at a local watering hole after
the hike is always a possibility.
|  | TAYLOR CABIN BACKPACK - Northwest of Sedona |  |  | | Date: |
Sat - Sun, April 18 - 19 | | Leader: |
Kurt Sedler | | Phone: |
602-339-8780 | | | Length: |
16 miles in total | | Rating: |
Moderate backpack | | Elv.
Change: | |
| Meet at: | TBD |
| Carpool: |
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| Note: | Please contact the hike leader by April 12th to RSVP. |
| Updates: | |
This
is a fine hike through the remote red-rock canyons of the Sycamore
Canyon and Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wildernesses. Taylor Cabin is an
historic cowboy cabin built up against the side of a rock. The
Dogie Trail offers hikers a chance to experience one of Arizona's
spectacuns without all of the crowds. If solitude is what you seek,
this could be the trail for you. The trail descends into the heart of
the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. For those who long for rugged beauty
unspoiled and untamed by man, Sycamore Canyon is one of the few places
in the southwest that can lay claim to such a lack of man's
accomplishments. Javelina, deer, quail, and numerous other
animals call this country home. Pinyon pine, juniper, Arizona cypress,
brush fields and wildflowers are abundant. |  | ROCK SPRINGS DAYHIKE - Near Black Canyon City |  |  | | Date: |
Sat, April 25 | | Leader: |
Randy Baker |
| Phone: | 602-616-9491 | | Length: |
4 miles +/- | | Rating: |
Easy +
| | Elv.
Change: | 300' | | Meet at: | Denny’s parking lot, SW corner of I-17 and Bell Road, 9:00 AM |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: |
| | Updates: | |
This
hike utilizes portions of the new Black Canyon Trail System, which
follows a prehistoric Native American pathway. We will start on
the new Horseshoe Trail near Rock Springs, which heads west, gradually
climbing through a saguaro forest before descending to the Agua Fria
River. We will then follow the river downstream as it meanders through
a canyon full of lush Cottonwoods and Sycamores. When reaching a
bend known as Horseshoe Bar, we will follow an old mine road east up to
the I-17 frontage road, and then head north to Rock Springs for
lunch. Note the river may require shallow crossings, so plan on
getting your feet wet. For more info see http://www.bctaz.com
|  | TABLE TOP TRAIL - Southwest of Phoenix |
 |  | | Date: |
Sat, May 2
|
| Leader: | Rich Flammang |
| Phone: | 623-878-6237 |
| Length: | 7 miles |
| Rating: | Moderate/Difficult |
| Elv. Change: | |
| Meet at: |
I-HOP rear parking lot, NW corner of Ray Rd. and I-10, 6:30 AM |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | |
| Updates: | |
We
will hike Table Top trail to the summit of Table Top Mountain, which is
located 45 miles southwest of Phoenix. The elevation change will
be 1900 ft as we climb to the summit at 4300 ft. The hike begins
as a pleasant stroll through a magnificent saguaro forest. The
section wanders up a gentle valley between rugged low hills. From
here the trail will begin to climb. Once at the top of Table Top
the Bradshaw Mountain will be visible to the north and the Santa
Catalina and Santa Rita Mountains to the southeast. Along the way,
we may see Cooper’s hawk, red-tailed hawk, prairie falcon, Gambel’s
quail, or turkey vultures. Mule deer, javelina, desert bighorn
sheep, coyote, and antelope jackrabbits are also present within this
43,400-acre wilderness. Bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen and a
hat, it’ll be warm! |  | WILSON
MOUNTAIN DAYHIKE and/or CABIN WEEKEND -
Sedona
|  |  | | Date: |
Sat - Sun, May 9 - 10 | | Leader: |
Don Mantell |
| Phone: | 602-466-1517
or
516-810-8024
| | Length: |
5.6 miles | | Rating: |
Moderate | | Elv.
Change: |
| | Meet
at: | TBD |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | Please contact the hike leader to RSVP for the hike. Logistical details will be provided. |
| Updates: | |
This
hike heads straight for some of the most panoramic views in the Oak
Creek Canyon/Sedona area. The majority of the 2100 foot climb is packed
into the first mile or so of the hike. You'll have more reasons than
just exertion to stop and take a breather along this route, however.
The views start as soon as you leave the car and they just keep getting
better. At the top you'll be rewarded with views that stretch over
hundreds of square miles of scenic canyon country and include Oak Creek
Canyon, Sedona, Coffee Pot Rock, Capitol Butte, Sterling Canyon and the
Verde Valley.
For cabin RSVP's and/or details and photos, please email Kurt Sedler or call 602-339-8780. We have reserved the beautiful Crescent Moon Ranch House
for the night of the 9th. Adjacent to Red Rock State Park, this
historic ranch house sits directly on the bank of Oak Creek and offers
commanding views of Cathedral Rock. It offers three bedrooms, three
bathrooms, showers, a large great room, two kitchens and an enclosed
sun porch. We will have a pot-luck supper on Saturday followed by one
of Fred's dutch oven desserts; then board games, cards, stories and
more! The cost of each private bedroom (double bed) is just $65.00 per
couple - the enclosed porch and great room offer abundant floor or cot
sleeping, or you are welcome to sleep outside, listening to the nearby
creek. Cost is just $10.00/person. Paid Club members have priority - 12 persons max.
|  | CABIN LOOP CAR CAMP - Mogollon Rim north of Payson
|  |  | | Date: |
Sat - Sun, May 16 - 17 (plus optional Friday night car camp) | | Leader: |
Randy Baker | | Phone: |
602-616-9491 | | Length: |
7 miles Sat. 10 miles Sun. 17 miles +/- total. | | Rating: |
Moderate + | | Elv.
Change: | +/- 1000'. Average elevation approximately 7300'. |
| Meet at: |
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| Carpool: | Contact the hike leader; I will send out emails with everybodys schedule.
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| Note: | Please contact Randy by May 9 to participate.
Directions to the campsite and/or trailhead will be provided via email, and links posted here. |
| Updates: | |
This
terrific 2 day loop will take us into and through the tall pines,
aspens and fern glens of the Mogollon Rim. The hike follows the
original trails constructed by both the forest service and local
pioneer ranchers in this area. These trails linked the network of
cabins used by forest rangers in the early 1900s, and include the
Barbershop, U Bar and Houston Brothers Trails. We will depart the Valley sometime late on Friday (or Saturday A.M. for early risers)
and camp near Dane Spring Cabin on Friday night. On Saturday morning we
will drive to the Barbershop Trail trailhead to start the hike, and
return to our car campsite for Saturday night. On Sunday we will return
to the starting trailhead using the U-Bar and Houston Brothers Trails.
Non-campers are welcome to hike either Saturday or Sunday; why stay home?
For more information see: http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=797
|  | CLOVER CREEK BACKPACK - Near Verde Valley |  |  | | Date: |
Sat - Sun, May 23 - 24 | | Leader: |
Linda Wilkes 480-225-3094 Erin Sulzer 602-677-2716 (Best to call Thursdays or Friday) | | Phone: |
| | Length: |
8 miles R/T | | Rating: |
Easy to Moderate | | Elv.
Change: | |
| Meet at: | Target parking lot on Shea, west of the Beeline Highway, 7:00 AM |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | RSVP prior to hike. This is a beginner’s backpack.
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| Updates: | |
West Clear Creek Wilderness
is located in the Coconino National Forest. Clover Creek is surrounded
with forests full of pine trees, swimming and fishing holes along with
beautiful and secluded locations. We will pack in on the old road
for less than a half mile and when reaching the old washed out bridge
we will turn west and follow the creek to the trail. There will
probably be water in the creek so bring extra socks and plan on getting
wet! We will be camping overnight so bring appropriate
gear. Contact the hike leaders with any questions. |  | BARNHARDT TRAIL DAYHIKE - South of Payson |
 |  | | Date: |
Sat, May 30 |
| Leader: | Bob Waskowich |
| Phone: | 602-769-2515 |
| Length: | 12 miles R/T |
| Rating: | Moderate |
| Elv. Change: | |
| Meet at: | Target parking lot on Shea, west of the Beeline Highway, 7:00 AM |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | |
| Updates: |
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This
trail, just south of Payson, wanders through the forest with a running
creek below, up a side valley, traversing the creek several times. The
trail offers some exceptional views of the area surrounding Mazatzal
Peak. Afterwards, we will have a late lunch in Payson.
|  | MINGUS RIM LOOP - Mingus Mountain, near Jerome |
 |  | | Date: |
Sat, June 6 | | Leader: |
Rich Flammang | | Phone: |
623-878-6237
| | Length: |
3.8 miles R/T | | Rating: |
Moderate - | | Elv.
Change: | 1470' |
| Meet at: | Denny’s parking lot, SW corner of I-17 and Bell Road, 7:00 AM
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| Carpool: | |
| Note: | |
| Updates: |
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This
hike uses trails and a short section of dirt road to loop over the
nearly 8000 foot summit of Mingus Mountain. Highlights include sweeping
views of the Verde Valley, the Verde Rim, and the Mogollon
Rim. The entire sweep of the Verde Valley lies before you with the
Mogollon Rim as a backdrop. Be sure to bring your camera for the
views will be great. After the hike, we will head into Jerome to
sample the local fare at one of their many watering holes.
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WEATHERFORD/INNER BASIN/WATERLINE - North of Flagstaff |  |  | | Date: |
Fri - Sun, June 12 - 14 | | Leader: |
Kurt Sedler | | Phone: |
602-339-8780 | | Length: |
20 + miles | | Rating: |
Very Strenuous | | Elv.
Change: | 3000' |
| Meet at: | Albertson’s parking lot, Carefree Highway and I-17, 4:00 PM Friday. Contact hike leader for Saturday morning rendezvous information. |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | |
| Updates: | 5/3/09: The hike leader has been changed to Kurt Sedler. |
This
is a dayhike with car camping Friday and/or Saturday nights. A one day
turnaround is not recommended. Beginning at Schultz tank, we will
ascend via the Weatherford trail, once a roadway for Model T Fords to
take to the peak. From Fremont Saddle, we will descend on the Inner
Basin trail to the Waterline trail and return. Camping will be
dispersed, with no improvements.
|  SEVEN FALLS - Near Tucson
|  |  | | Date: |
sat, June 20
| | Leader: |
Rikki Ellingsworth | | Phone: |
480-233-2945 (cell) 602-334-1513 (home) | | Length: |
8 miles R/T | | Rating: |
Moderate | | Elv.
Change: | 650' |
| Meet at: | Fry’s Electronics, 48th Street and Baseline, 7:00 AM |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | |
| Updates: | |
This
is an easy 4 mile hike up to Seven Falls in Sabino Canyon Recreation
area. Plan for an all day hike. We will hike to the falls, have lunch,
play in the water, hike back and finish up with pizza at Bazil’s in
Tucson. | | RELAXING CAR CAMP ON THE RIM - Mogollon Rim |  |  | | Date: |
Sat - Sun, June 27 - 28 | | Leader: |
Fred Sutter | | Phone: |
602-620-5456 | | Length: |
Whatever you want | | Rating: |
Fun and Relaxing | | Elv.
Change: | |
| Meet at: | TBD |
| Carpool: | |
| Note: | Contact Leader for more details and to RSVP |
| Updates: | |
A
weekend car camp up on the Rim, final location will be provided closer
to trip to accommodate weather, we will go fishing, do a little dutch
oven cooking, play horse shoes, ride quads, and generally have a
relaxing weekend in the woods. Kids and dogs are welcome.
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