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MESQUITE CANYON TRAIL - West of Phoenix
Date:	Sat, April 5
Leader:	Rich Flammang
Phone:	623-878-6237
Length:	6 +/- miles R/T
Rating:	Moderate
Elv. Change:	1,650’ +/-
Meet at:	Fry's parking lot, NE corner of 43rd Ave & McDowell (north of I-10, exit 140), 7:00 AM
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Join us as we meander through the beautiful White Tank Mountains west of Phoenix.  We will hike the Mesquite Canyon Trail to the junction of Willow Canyon Trail.  Where we will solve the mystery of why they are called the "White Tanks".  We will follow Willow Canyon Trail crossing Willow Springs several times and meet up again with Mesquite Canyon Trail for a return loop.  Along the way we will see  the breathtaking views of the mountains and the panoramas of the Valley of the Sun to the east.  Park entrance fee is $6.00 per vehicle.

SALT RIVER RAFT TRIP - Eastern Arizona, southeast of Globe
Date:	Sun, Apr 13
Leader:	Ray Ashby and Monica Hefington
Phone:	602-369-9083
Length:	10 miles of rafting
Rating:	Easy floating, then rapids
Elv. Change:	Visual only
Meet at:	TBD
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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 $116 per person, which includes lunch and the Apache Indian reservation permit. We must be at the river by 9:00. If there is sufficient interest, we may plan a dayhike and camping in the area on Saturday night.

MT. LAGUNA PCT BACKPACK - San Diego, CA
Date:	Fri - Sun, Apr 18 - 20
Leader:	Dave Brunstein
Phone:	480-707-9243
Length:	20 miles
Rating:	Moderate
Elv. Change:	-1,800’
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This is a beautiful, generally downhill, shuttle hike on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the Laguna Mountains east of San Diego. We will head out Friday morning and will camp in the cool pines of the Cleveland National Forest. On Saturday, we will head south with incredible views east to the desert 4,400’ below. We will camp Saturday in lush Lower Morris Meadow alongside Long Canyon Creek. On Sunday, we will continue down the mountain passing through oak groves and wild flowers.

WOODS CANYON THRU-HIKE - Sedona
Date:	Sat - Sun, Apr 26 - 27
Leader:	Kurt Sedler
Phone:	602-339-8780
Length:	13.5 miles over two days
Rating:	Strenuous to Moderate
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This beautiful canyon sports soaring walls and solitude like you couldn’t imagine in Sedona.  This overnight trip will take us through the seldom-visited reaches of Upper Woods Canyon, exiting at the more well-known lower reaches in Oak Creek Village.  In the upper section we will encounter no trail and pools that may need to be swum in order to continue down-canyon.  The canyon will vary from river rock cobbles to stretches of red bedrock, followed by more cobbles and then, finally, a trail.  We will also visit some native ruins along the way.  A good beginner canyoneering trip.

BLACK CANYON CANOE TRIP - Colorado River
Date:	Fri - Mon, May 2 - 5
Leader:	Ray Ashby and Monica Hefington
Phone:	602-369-9083
Length:	11 miles of canoeing
Rating:	Easy to Moderate
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A two day canoe paddle, through the Black Canyon Gorge of the Colorado River, below Hoover dam. Mostly easy paddling on moving flat water. Numerous hot springs in the area for soaking those paddling muscles. Lots of interesting stops along the river. We are doing the trip on Sunday and Monday because this strerch of the river is closed to power boats for those days.  Friday night we will camp and Saturday we intend to explore some interesting hikes in the area. Cost is $100.00 for canoe rentral, permit, PFD and shuttle.

MADERA CANYON - VAULT MINE/OLD BALDY LOOP - Southern Arizona
Date:	Sat, May 10
Leader:	Sam Selznick
Phone:	480-773-3711
Length:	6.5 miles
Rating:	Moderate
Elv. Change:	2,100’
Meet at:	I-Hop parking lot, NE corner of 50th St & Ray Rd, west of I-10, 7:00 AM
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Madera Canyon is located in the Santa Rita Mountains, south of Tucson. We will begin our hike up the Vault Mine Trail, a steep climb for 1.5 miles. After this initial steep climb, the rest is relatively easy, traversing the Agua Caliente Trail for 2.2 miles to Josephine Saddle, a great place to stop for a lunch break and view the memorial to the Boy Scouts who lost their lives on Mt. Wrightson in 1958. We will then continue on Old Baldy Trail for 2.5 miles to conclude our hike. Faster hikers, desiring a little more distance, can return from Josephine Saddle via the Super Trail, adding another 1.2 miles to the hike.

SANTA CRUZ SEA KAYAKING - Ventura, CA
Date:	Thurs - Sun, May 15 - 18
Leader:	Dave Brunstein
Phone:	480-707-9243
Length:	All paddling
Rating:	Moderate
Elv. Change:	None
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This is a “car camping” trip. We will head over early Thursday and will camp on the beach that evening. On Friday, the ferry will carry us and our gear to Santa Cruz Island 20 miles off the mainland. We will spend the weekend relaxing, kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.  The island is famous for its adventurous sea caves and we will be spelunking on kayaks.  The island also has fun hiking trails with fantastic views. You must be comfortable in rough, open water. Cost is $135/person which includes everything except food & gas.

KENDRICK PEAK TRAIL - Flagstaff
Date:	Sat, May 31
Leader:	Don Mantell
Phone:	602-466-1517 or 516-810-8024
Length:	8 miles
Rating:	Moderate
Elv. Change:	2,720’
Meet at:	Denny’s parking lot, SE corner of 1-17 & Bell, 7:00 AM
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This trail is the easiest and most direct way to the summit of Kendrick Mt. which is one of the tallest peaks in Arizona at 10,418 ft. It is very well graded and offers outstanding views of the San Francisco Peaks, the North rim of the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek and Mingus Mountain. At a saddle, .25 miles from the summit, is a picturesque old cabin built around 1912 which has two bunks that provides shelter for overnight hikers. On the summit is a fire tower which is manned from Memorial Day through Labor Day and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. An exploration of a local cave is a possibility after the hike.  Refreshments will be provided after the hike.

SANDYS CANYON TRAIL #137 - Southeast of Flagstaff
Date:	Sat, June 7
Leader:	Rich Flammang
Phone:	623-878-6237
Length:	7.2 miles R/T
Rating:	Moderate
Elv. Change:	500’
Meet at:	Denny’s parking lot, SW corner of 1-17 and Bell Road, 7:00 AM
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This trail joins the Fisher Point to Marshall Lake section of the Arizona Trail. Here is a trail just a few minutes outside Flagstaff that offers good photo opportunities, interesting geology, great views, and access to a longer trail that stretches all the way across Arizona. Sandys Canyon Trail starts out by skirting the rim of Walnut Canyon, a scenic rift in the same layers of rock that form the upper cliffs of the Grand Canyon. From the trailhead, you get a great view of the San Francisco Peaks with the cliffs of Walnut Canyon in the foreground. The trail heads north following the Walnut Canyon Rim for a short distance before it drops down Sandys Canyon into the main gorge. Sandys Canyon Trail then continues along the Walnut Canyon floor on an old jeep track to an intersection with the Arizona Trail. We will be following this trail to Fisher Point and beyond. We will turn around after 3.6 miles.

GROOM CREEK SPRUCE MOUNTAIN - Prescott
Date:	Sat, June 14
Leader:	Cliff Ehlers
Phone:	602-672-7128
Length:	8.7 mile Loop
Rating:	Easy
Elv. Change:	1,350’
Meet at:	Denny’s parking lot, SW corner of 1-17 and Bell Road, 6:30 AM
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This trail passes through stands of Oak, Juniper and a large Ponderosa pine stand. The trail climes 1,200 ft over three miles as we climb to the top of Spruce Mountain. If the fire lookout is manned we may visit and enjoy the view of Granite, Mingus Mountains and the San Francisco Peeks. The trail then runs alone Spruce Ridge for about 1.6 miles from there we take a twisting decent and cross some old mining roads as we head back to the Groom Creek trailhead. The trail is mostly shaded and is an easy walk. Bring water and sturdy shoes; there are restrooms at the trailhead but no water. After the hike, for those interested, we will stop for lunch at the Prescott Brewing Company.

MT. HUMPREYS PEAK DAYHIKE & CAR CAMP - Flagstaff
Date:	Fri - Sat, June 20 - 21
Leader:	Dave Simon
Phone:	480-220-8419
Length:	20 miles
Rating:	Very Strenuous
Elv. Change:	3,500’
Meet at:	Albertson’s parking lot, Carefree Highway and I-17, 4:00 PM
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Beginning at Schultz Tank, we ascend via the Weatherford Trail, once a roadway for Model T Fords to take to the peak. After summitting Humphreys Peak, we will descend via Humphreys Trail and return via the Kachina Trail. Camping will be dispersed with no amenities. Note: Due to the elevation of Humphreys Peak, a one day turnaround is not recommended so we will be car camping Friday night to become acclimated. Camping Saturday night is optional. Contact hike leader for Saturday morning rendezvous location if you choose not to camp.

WHITE MOUNTAIN WEEKEND - Mogollon Rim
Date:	Fri - Sun, June 27 - 29
Leader:	Becky and Jeff Keck
Phone:	Tempe 480-967-3836 / Overgaard 928-535-3519
Length:	Up to you
Rating:	Nothing but fun!
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We are in the Heber/Overgaard area - 2 1/2 hours one way from Tempe. Come and enjoy some time in cool pine country.  Bring your fishing, hiking, and relaxing equipment. If you want to stay in the cabin, keep it simple (sleeping bag, mat, pillow, toothbrush). First come, first served on beds. You can sleep outside under the stars on the porch or bring a tent. We will have a group meal Saturday night and other meals bring "whatever" you like or we can go out to eat. No small children or dogs, please. There is plenty of hiking, fishing, and canoeing in the area.

A LOOK INTO 3RD QUARTER 2008
Date:	July 2008
Leader:	Bob and Merrily Metzger
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Bob and Merrily Metzger are putting together a weeklong Black River Fly Fishing & Camp in July. Details are being put together now, but we wanted folks who need to plan for vacation time to have plenty of notice. You can come for all or part of it. We are going to make a base camp at Becker Lake near Springerville and then fish Becker Lake, hike and fish the East and West forks of the Black River with perhaps an overnight backpack, and maybe go onto the reservation and fish the Black there. If you have a date preferences, please email Merrily at mmetzger@radsafe.com by March 15th. Also, send along any questions you have regarding the area and activities.

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