HIKES DATA BASE of the Sun City Vistoso Hiking Club as of 09/14/2011

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                                                       The names of new hikes are underlined.

1.00 ANZA TRAILS

1.01 Rio Rico North  [C/8mi/50’/$9/7am]  Hike along Santa Cruz River and horse/cattle trails with some modified bushwacking. River crossings, so bring water shoes and a towel. Lunch at Pete Kitchens afterwards. Limited to 24 hikers.

1.02 Tubac to Tumacacori  [C/5mi/50‘/$9/7am] Follow the Santa Cruz River from the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park  south  to the Tumacacori National Monument.  Sneakers are okay for this hike. This trail provides a good view of the new Barrio Tubac.  Lunch at Wisdom’s or Pete Kitchens.

2.00 ATASACOSA MOUNTAINS

2.01 Atascosa Lookout  [B/5mi/1800’/$12/7am]   A long drive and a steady up-hill hike to the fire lookout station once manned by author Edward Abbey.  Experience the famous outhouse and return.

3.00 BABOQUIVARI MOUNTAIN

3.01 Baboquivari Peak Trail   [A/9mi/4500’/$15/8am]   Drive 2 1/2 hours to the Tohono O’odham Reservation the legendary birthplace of the Tohono O’odham people. (Permit Required) . The trail is steep and narrow, with switchbacks and drop-offs. Hike ends 700’ below the peak. Limited to 12 hikers.

3.02 Brown Canyon   [C/6mi/1000’/$11/8am]   Hike from the Visitor Center  in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR)  past the largest known mesquite tree to the natural arch in Arch Canyon. A $3 per person entrance fee is required.

4.00 CATALINA STATE PARK

4.00 Catalina SP to Sabino Cyn Key Exchange [A/17mi toTram or 21mi to Visitor Center/4100’/$3/] Key exchange from Catalina State Park to Sabino Canyon or Sabino Canyon to Catalina State Park. It is suggested that you have recently completed an A hike.

 4.01 Alamo Canyon   [D/4mi/300’/$2/8am] Hike “Lilo’s Trail” to the falls and return. Trail starts back of the bench on the Southeast bend of the Birding Trail, goes to Alamo Canyon Falls (South) and returns via the Southwest side and below Romero Ruins trail.

4.02 Canada Del Oro Wash/Ridge  [C/6mi/450’/$2/8am]   Hike the wash and ridge, then visit the Los Cerros Ranch’s exterior. Limited to 25 hikers.

4.03 Canyon Del Oro Wash Ramble   [C/5mi/200’/$2/8am]  Hike various portions of the wash.

4.04 Canyon Loop Trails   [D/3-6mi/200-400’/$2/8am] Hike some or all of these park trails depending upon the whims of the guide: Romero Trail, Birding Trail, Sutherland Trail, Romero Ruins Trail.

4.05 Canyon Loop/Sutherland/50-year trail “Big Loop” [B/9mi/600’/$2/8am] We follow an old Jeep trail to link with lower half of 50-year trail and return to Equestrian Center. Then back to main trailhead on Big Sand Wash and Bridle trails.

4.06 Cargodera Canyon [B/11mi/1800’/$2/8am]  Hike the Sutherland Cutoff Trail through Cargodera Canyon to a high point on north side of Sutherland Ridge for lunch. There is some bushwhacking. Return by the same route.

4.07 Cargodera Canyon via Canyon Loop [C/6mi/700’/$2/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, then take the Sutherland Cutoff Trail to Sutherland Trail, brunch on the flat rocks in Cargodera Canyon, and return by the same route.

4.08 Cargodera Canyon via Sutherland Cutoff [C/5mi/700’/$2/8am] Take the Sutherland Cutoff Trail to Cargodera Canyon, brunch on the flat rocks in Cargodera Canyon, and return by the same route.

4.09 Catalina to Sabino  [A/17mi toTram or 21mi to Visitor Center/4100’/$3/8am]  Hike Romero Trail over  Romero Pass, down West Fork Sabino Canyon trail to Sabino Canyon and take the tram to Visitor Center.  A recent “A” hike is a prerequisite for this hike. Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

4.10 Dripping Springs and Green Rock [D/4mi/500’/$2/8am] A short, easy, loop, bushwhack hike.

4.11 CSPark’s Hikes [C/6-8mi/300-1600/$2/8am] Leave every Sunday from the main trailhead, if no other location is specified. Occasionally, light bushwhacks and exploratory tangents may occur.

4.12 Dripping Springs [D/4mi/400’/$2/8am]  A short hike to a spring that flows sometimes.   

4.13 Early Bird Energizing Constitutionals (EBEC) [C/5-7mi/200-300’/$0-2/7:30am] Hike for a couple of hours on nearby Jeep roads/trails/paths or in CSPark. Departing location will be provided at time of phone registration. Occasionally, light bushwhacks and exploratory tangents may be involved.

4.14 Dripping Springs Ramble [C/5mi/400’/$2/2pm] Hike up Nature Trail cut across plateau to Cargodera Creek to Sutherland Trail to Dripping Springs trail, return via normal route.

4.16 Fifty-Year Trail "In and out" [D/6mi/350’/$2/8am] An easy hike along an old jeep road leaving from the 

Equestrian Center.

4.17 Fifty-Year Trail South End [D/4mi/400’/$2/8am] Hike from Equestrian Center about 2 miles and return.

4.18 Green Rock via Canyon Loop Trail [D/4mi/350’/$2/8am] This loop hike follows Canyon Loop Trail to a seldom used horse trail, to the base of Green Rock.  We return to Loop Trail and continue to cars.

4.19 Green Rock via Sutherland Trail [D/4mi/350’/$2/8am] Hike Canyon Loop, Sutherland Trail , and Dripping Springs trails to the base of Green Rock, and return.

4.20 Green Rock Summit [C/4mi/700’/$2/8am]  A bushwhack scramble to the top of Green Rock.

4.21 Montrose Overlook [B+/8mi/3000’/$2/8am] Hike toward Buster Spring, then up a ridge to a rocky flat at 5700’. There are great views of Montrose Canyon and the north side of the Front Range. Long sleeves, long trousers and gloves are recommended for this bushwhack.

4.22 Nature Trails  [C/5mi/350’/$2/8am] Leave from Group Picnic Area and hike some or all of these park trails depending upon the whims of the guide: Canyon Loop Trail, Birding Trail, Sutherland Cutoff, Trail to Dripping Springs.

4.23 Nature Trail/Canyon Loop  [D/4mi/200’/$2/8am]  Hike to Montrose Pool and return by the same route.

4.24 New Member Orientation Hike [D/3mi/200’/$2/8am]  A prerequisite hike for joining Vistoso Hiking Club. Hike on Canyon Loop Trail, a short distance up Sutherland Cutoff Trail, and back. There is an orientation talk afterwards. Meet at the golf course parking lot.

4.25 Romero Pass [B+/15mi/3300’/$2/8am]  Hike Romero Canyon Trail past Romero Pools and Romero Springs to Romero Pass and return by the same route. Steep uphill section last 2 miles.

4.26 Romero Pools, Lower [C/6mi/1400’/$2/7am]Hike Romero Canyon Trail to lower pools for lunch and return by the same route.

4.27 Romero Pools, Upper  [B-/7mi/1600’/$2/8am] Hike Romero Canyon Trail to upper pools and return by the same route.

4.28 Romero Ruin and Birding Trails. [D/4mi/200’/$2/8am]  This loop hike goes through an ancient Indian village.

4.29 Romero Springs [B/10mi/2200’/$2/8am] Hike Romero Canyon trail 2 miles past Romero Pools to Romero Springs in a very scenic section of the canyon. Return by the same route.

4.30 Sutherland Cutoff/Baby Jesus Trail Loop [B+/16mi/2000’/$2/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, take Sutherland Cutoff Trail to Sutherland Trail, down across Sutherland Wash. Take Connector Trail to intersect 50-Year Trail. Take it NE to big cottonwood trees, turn SE on Baby Jesus Trail for 3.2 miles to Sutherland Trail at power line. We then return via the Sutherland, Sutherland Cutoff , and Canyon Loop Trails to cars.

4.30.1 Sutherland Wash Petroglyphs [C/7mi/500’/$2/8am]  Park cars at the Corral one-half mile from the end of Golders Ranch Rd. Hike a jeep trail down to some big cottonwood trees. Cross the wash and head south on a trail for 1.5 miles to find some petroglyphs and a lunch spot. This hike is on State Trust Land.

4.30.2 Sutherland Wash and Sheep Tank  Petroglyphs  Exploratory  [C+/7mi/600’/$2/8am] Park cars at the Corral one-half mile from the end of Golders Ranch Rd. Hike a jeep trail down to some big cottonwood trees. Cross the wash and head south on a trail for 1.5 miles to find some petroglyphs. Bushwhack and scramble up a stream bed to the Sheep Tank petroglyphs site one-half mile away in a smooth rock canyon to find a lunch spot. Return to the cars via the same route. This hike starts on State Trust Land.

4.31 Sutherland Ridge [A/15mi/4700’/$2/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, follow Sutherland Cutoff Trail to Sutherland Trail, and head toward Mt. Lemmon. After first four miles across desert foothills we reach trees for shade and begin steeper climb. We stop at ridge top and return.

4.32 Sutherland Ridge Bushwhack [A-/7mi/2300’/$2/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, take Sutherland Cutoff Trail, then an unmarked side trail to outlet of Romero Canyon. We bushwhack steeply east, up drainage on south side of  Sutherland Ridge. Our objective is Point 5007. Gloves and long trousers recommended.

4.33 Sutherland Trail to Mount Lemmon [A/13mi/6300’/$2/8am] Park at north boundary of park on Power Line Road, hike Sutherland Trail, passing Sutherland Cutoff Trail after 1.4 miles. At 4.2 miles Road becomes a steep trail. At 8.5 miles we join Canyon del Oro Trail, at 9.3 miles Take Mount Lemmon Trail to summit. We meet our rides at ski area by walking down Aspen Draw Trail.

4.34 Sutherland Trail [C/6mi/500’/$2/8am] Hike Canyon Loop Trail, take Sutherland Cutoff Trail two miles, take an unmaintained trail about a mile, toward a lesser creek that flows from Romero Pools area. We lunch and return.

4.35 Three Bridges [C/7mi/100'/$2/8am] Park at Riverfront Park on Lambert Lane and hike the Canada del Oro wash to Catalina State Park Ranger Station and return. Pass under Pusch View, First Avenue and Oracle Road bridges. This is a C hike that D hikers can enjoy.

4.36 Walter’s Cascade [C/5mi/800’/$2/8am]  Park at the picnic area on the left after crossing the wash. Hike back down the road, then SE through the wash and up into the foothills to a special place beside the drainage.

4.37 Walter’s Cascade and Beyond [B/10mi/1200’/$2/8am] Park at the picnic area on the left after crossing the wash. Hike back down the road then SE through the wash and up into the foothills to a special place beside the drainage, then continue uphill along the drainage and return.

4.38 Walter’s Cascade/Stock Tank Loop [C/9mi/1000’/$2/8am]  ] Park at the picnic area on the left after crossing the wash. Hike back down the road, then SE through the wash and up into the foothills.Instead of turning left to go to Walter's Cascade, continue straight until you reach stock tanks. On the way back, take a right turn at the cairn for the trail to Walter’s Cascade and return.  

4.39 Stock Tank/Walter's Cascade/East Loop Trails [C/9Mi/1000'/$2/7am] Park at picnic area on left after crossing the wash. Hike back down the road, then SE through the wash and up into the foothills. Continue to Stock Tank, return and take east fork turn-off to Walter's Cascade. On return trail, take the east turn-off toward wash and continue on east loop back to trail and return to parking area.

4.40 Walter’s Stock Tank Loop  [C/6mi/800'/$2/8am] Park at the picnic area on left after crossing the wash. Hike back down the road then SE through the wash and up into the foothills.Instead of turning left to go to Walter's Cascade, continue straight until you reach stock tanks. Return same way.

4.41  Walk-in-the-Park [D/4mi/200’/$2/8am] Hike from the main trailhead  parking lot for an hour in some direction and return the same way. 

5.00 CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS

5.01 Natural Bridge [C/5mi/700’/$14/7am]  Chiricahua National Monument. The trail is steep at first, drops to Picket Park, a woodland area, and ends near a small stone bridge formed by erosion of bedrock. The trailhead is 1.3 mi. past the Visitor Center. Start 5300’.

5.02 Heart-of-Rocks Loop, [B/9mi/100’/$14/11am] Start at Massai Point. Make a loop through Ed Riggs Trail, Mushroom Rock, Inspiration Point, Big Balanced Rock to Heart-of-Rocks Loop and return to Massai Point. This hike gets you into the most spectacular areas of the monument.

5.03 Monte Vista Peak, [B/8mi/3000’/$14/11am] Hike begins at the end of Turkey Creek Rd. and ascends through heavy pine forest, coming to the Chiricahua Ridge Trail. From there it continues on to the grassy open summit of Monte Vista Peak where there is a spectacular view of the mountains and the valley below with Mexico in the distance. Return is by the same route. The trail is very steady up but well graded.

6.00 DRAGOON MOUNTAINS

6.01 Cochise Stronghold [B/9mi/1500’/$13/8am]  Hike through spine of granite where the legendary Apache war chief Cochise held off his many enemies. We stop and tour Amerind Museum on return trip.

6.02 Dragoon Springs Stage Stop [D/4mi/0’/$11/9am]  Park south of Dragoon at a dirt road to the ruins and walk in. Sneakers are okay for this hike. Once there, you'll be forced to sit and listen to Bob explain a series of historical events that occurred there. After lunch we return to the cars. We stop at the American Indian Museum in Dragoon, then on to the Dairy Queen in Benson

6.03 Slavin Canyon [C/6mi/800’/$10/8am]  We visit White House ruins and try to find a grave about 1/4 mile from there, but don’t know who’s buried in it. Then we go to Council Rocks for some rock hopping. This is where Cochise negotiated peace and had a famous confrontation with Geronimo. We then hike up Slavin Gulch far enough to see a waterfall. High-clearance vehicles are desirable.

7.00 FLORENCE

7.01 Box Canyon [C/5mi/400’/$9/8am] This walk thru a slot canyon is spectacular. Drive high-clearance vehicles 70 miles [14 miles on dirt road].

8.00 GALIURO MOUNTAINS

8.01Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness West [B/12mi/200’/$9/7am] This pristine wilderness is a walk on the wild side; no trails, no signs; no facilities. It includes stream crossings that can be up to waist deep. Entrance by permit; $5 per day; limited to ten persons. Start at 2630'.

8.02 Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness East [B/12mi/0’/$17/4am] This is a wilderness area overnighter in an area without trails, and no signs. It includes stream crossings that can be up to knee deep. Good water traction important. Entrance by permit; $5 per day; limited to ten persons. Will need 4-WD vehicles.

8.03 Lost Cave Dwelling [D/2mi/600’/$8/8am] About ten miles south of San Manuel, at Redington, we turn east and follow an unpaved road for about nine miles. Hike a trail for one mile down 600' into Redfield Canyon to an abandoned home built in a cave. Materials were carried in by hand or by horse. High-clearance vehicles recommended.

9.00 HAUCHUCA MOUNTAINS/CANELO HILLS

9.01 Brown Canyon Loop   [B/11mi/1765’/$11/6am]   Depart from the Ramsey Canyon Preserve via the Hamburg trail to the Brown Canyon trail.  Follow the Brown Canyon trail to the Pomona Mine trail and take this up to the old mine and back.  Continue on the Brown Canyon trail to the Ramsey Canyon Preserve road and walk the road back to the Preserve.

9.02 Canelo Pass to Patagonia [B/15mi/1400’/$12/8am] This is a section of the Arizona Trail and a key exchange or shuttle.  Begin hike at Canelo Pass [5400'], go northwest through Redrock Canyon to the trailhead in Patagonia. We pass thru grass hills, oak savannas, mesquite groves and riparian canyons making a general descent with some uphill grades.

9.03 Carr Canyon Loop [B/11mi/2000’/$11/6am] Drive the Carr Canyon road from AZ State 92 to the Reef Town site Campground and park. Follow the trail to Carr Peak and Tub Spring.  From Tub Spring continue to Bear Saddle and pick up the Wisconsin Canyon Trail to the Hamburg trail for a short distance to the Carr Canyon Trail and follow it to the Ramsey Vista Campground.  Take the road back to the Reef Townsite Campground.

9.04 Montezuma Pass to Sunnyside Canyon [A-/14mi/3600’/$11/5am] This is a section of the Arizona Trail and a key exchange or shuttle. Start at pass parking lot and immediately climb from 5900’ to 9100’. to within _ mile of Miller Peak at 9466’. We lunch at Bathtub Spring, proceed to Bear Saddle, then to just below Pat Scott Peak. Views of Lone Mountain in Mexico and San Rafael Valley in AZ are beautiful. Then it is all down hill [really!] to Sunnyside Canyon.

9.05 Parker Canyon Lake to Canelo Pass [B+/14mi/900’/$11/6am]   This is a section of the Arizona Trail and a key exchange or shuttle.  Hike in and out of riparian areas to Canelo Pass parking lot.

9.06 Pat Scott Canyon Loop [B+/10mi/3033’/$11/6am]   Leave the Ramsey Canyon Preserve via the Hamburg trail to the Pat Scott Canyon trail. Follow the Pat Scott Canyon trail to the Crest Trail at Pat Scott Peak. Follow the Crest Trail back SE to the Wisconsin Canyon trail at Bear Saddle. Take the Wisconsin Canyon trail back to the Hamburg trail following it back to the Ramsey Canyon Preserve.

10.00 ORACLE STATE PARK

10.01 Granite Overlook in Oracle State Park  [C/5mi/400’/$4/8am] Park at Kannally Ranch House parking lot, hike interior nature trail to Granite Overlook. Take Belotta Trail back to cars. Lunch on trail. 

10.02 Tiger Mine Road Hike [C/7mi/1000’/$4/8am]  Turn north on Tiger Mine Road off SR77 North of Oracle. Park by the Arizona Trail sign. Hike 3.5 miles north on the Arizona Trail and return.  Lunch on trail.

10.03 Twelve Mile Loop in Oracle State Park   [B/12mi/1200’/$4/8am] Park at Oak Woodland parking area, hike on Manzanita Trail to Arizona Trail to Cherry Valley and back on Mariposa Trail. Lunch on the trail. 

10.04 Seven Mile Loop in Oracle State Park [C/7mi/400’/$4/8am]  From Kannally Ranch House Hike the Wildlife Corridor Trail to the Arizona Trail, Take it 1.5 miles, and return to Kannally Ranch via Manzanita Trail. Lunch on trail.

10.05 South to North [C/8mi/600’/$4/8am] A key exchange or a shuttle. Park at American Flag parking lot, hike Arizona Trail to Wildlife Corridor Trail to Kannally Ranch House to Mariposa Trail to Cherry Valley parking area. Lunch on the trail.

11.0 PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK

11.01 Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail [B/6mi/2100’/$5/8am] Take Hunter Trail to summit and return on Sunset Ridge Trail. Bring slip proof gloves! Requires two cars. Leave a car at  parking lots at end of  both  Sunset Ridge Trail and Hunter Trail for shuttle.

11.02 Picacho Peak via Sunset Ridge Trail [B/6miI/2100’/$5/8am] Take Sunset Ridge Trail to summit and return on Hunter trail. Bring slip proof gloves! Requires two cars. Leave a car at  parking lots at end of both Sunset Ridge Trail and Hunter Trail for shuttle.

12.00 PUSCH RIDGE

12.01 Linda Vista Figure Eight [C/5mi/600’/$2/8am] Drive to trailhead parking on Linda Vista. Hike on horse and foot trails at the base of Pusch Peak.

12.02 Linda Vista Outer Loop [C/4mi/600’/$2/8am] Drive to trailhead parking on Linda Vista. A slightly shorter hike on hiking and horse trails at foot of Pusch Ridge.

12.03 Pusch Peak [B+/5mi/2700’/$2/8am] First mile is mostly level; then a steep difficult climb. In places you may want to use your hands. Gloves and a hiking stick are recommended. Fantastic views of Oro Valley and Tucson. A short but strenuous hike.

13.00 RINCON MOUNTAINS

13.01 Bridal Wreath Falls via Three Tanks Trail [C/7mi/1100’/$4/8am] Park at end of Speedway, hike some short trails to Three Tank Trail, continue to Bridal Wreath Falls, and return via Douglas Spring Trail. 

13.02 Bridal Wreath Falls via Douglas Springs Trail [C+/8mi/1200’/$4/8am] Park at end of Speedway, take Douglas Springs Trail to Bridal Wreath Falls and return via Three Tank Trail. Some steep hiking.

13.03 Douglas Springs/Wildhorse Trailhead Loop [D/2mi/100’/$4/7am] Park at east end of Speedway and follow these trails: Douglas Springs to Garwood to Wentworth to Freight Wagon to Wildhorse Trailhead to parking lot.    

13.04 Douglas Spring/Garwood Loop [D/4mi/100’/$4/7am] Park at east end of Speedway and follow these trails: Douglass Spring to Wentworth to Carrillo to Bajada Vista to Garwood to Douglass Spring back to parking lot.

13.05  Douglas Springs/Stock Bypass Loop [C/6mi/100’/$4/7am] Park at east end of Speedway and follow these trails: Douglas Springs to Garwood to Wildhorse to Carrillo to Squeeze Pen to Kennedy to Creosote to Freight Wagon to Stock Bypass to Douglas Spring to parking lot.

13.06 Cactus Forest Loop [C/5mi/200’/$4/8am] Park at east end of Speedway, hike some short trails.

13.07 Chivo Falls [C/8mi/700’/$5/8am] Hike to one of the tallest desert falls in the Tucson area and lunch in a rock amphitheater by a shallow pool. Limit 15 hikers.

13.08 Douglas Spring [B/13mi/2200’/$4/7am] Park at east end of Speedway, hike Douglas Spring trail, some steep, to spring. On way back we bushwhack to Bridal Wreath falls, then trail back to trailhead.

13.09 Douglas Spring to Cow Head Saddle [A/17mi/3500’/$4/6am] Park at east end of Speedway, hike past Bridal Wreath Falls spur and Douglas Spring to Cow Head Saddle [8.3 miles] for lunch. Fine views of Mica Mountain and Helen's Dome. Limit, 18 hikers.

13.10 Lime Falls  [C/6mi/0’/$4/8am] Park at Cactus forest Trailhead near east end of Broadway, hike along mostly level Cactus Forest Trail to a small wash and usually dry falls. We see lime kilns along trail.

13.11 Saguaro National Park East by Moonlight [C/5mi/0’/$4/8am] Park at trailhead on Camino Loma Alta, hike generally smooth and level Hope Camp Trail. Wear hiking boots and bring SMALL flashlights, a snack/dinner and water.

13.12 Tanque Verde Ridge Trail to Juniper Basin [A/18mi/3300’/$4/6am] Park at Javelina picnic area and hike Tanque Verde Ridge Trail through changing desert vegetation to a beautiful camping area.

13.13 Tina Larga Tank [C/7mi/1500’/$4/7am] Park at end of Speedway, hike Douglas Spring Trail to Tina Larga Tank, and return.

13.14 Tanque Verde Peak [A/16mi/4000’/$4/6am] Park at Javelina picnic area, hike to Juniper Basin at 5.9 miles and Tanque Verde Peak at 7.8 miles. Erik Molvar's guidebook says, "From this lofty perch, fantastic views stretch in all directions." Limit, 18 hikers.

13.15 Wild Horse Canyon [C/8mi/500’/$4/8am] Park at Cactus forest Trailhead near east end of Broadway, hike Shantz, Pink Hill, Squeeze Pen, Carillo, and Wild Horse trails to Garwood dam and water pools in Wild Horse Canyon. Return via Wild Horse, Wentworth, Loma Verde, Pink Hill, and Shantz trails.

14.00 SABINO CANYON

14.01 Bear Canyon Loop [A/17mi/2400’/$4/7am] Hike Bear Canyon Trail past Seven Falls, Thimble Flats, and Sycamore Saddle to junction with East Fork Sabino Trail, and down to Sabino Basin. Take Sabino Trail to Phoneline Trail, and down to cars. Alternative is to take tram from stop 9. Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

14.02 Blackett's Ridge [B/6mi/1800’/$4/8am] Hike Phoneline Trail to Blackett's Ridge Trail which is very steep, then a gradual, persistent climb to one of Tucson’s premier views.

14.03 Bridalveil Falls via Esperero Trail [B/13mi/2500’/$4/7am] Hike .7 miles up paved road to trailhead, and begin to climb [steeply in places], past Cardiac Gap and Geronimo Meadow to Bridalveil Falls and return.

14.04 Canyon Bird Trail [D/4mi/100’/$4/8am] We walk road about 1 mile, take an easy trail another mile, and return. Many species of wildlife inhabit this riparian area. Go from Sabino Canyon to Hidden Valley Inn for lunch.

14.05 Sabino Canyon by Moonlight [C/7mi/500’/$4/6:30pm] Hike along road from Visitors' Center and return. Sneakers okay. Bring flashlight but don’t plan to use it.

14.06 Canyon Ramble [C/5mi/500’/$4/8am]  Take Bear Canyon Trail, to Sabino Lake Trail, circle lake to dam, head up Sabino Creek, follow Phoneline link trail [this is the only significant climb; about 350’] to Phoneline Trail, down to Bear Canyon Trail, and back to the cars.

14.07 Cardiac Gap via Esperero Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$4/8am] Hike up tram road .7 miles to Esperero Trail; take it to saddle overlooking Esperero Canyon and falls for lunch, and return. Hike is initially steep, then gets much steeper!

14.08 Cathedral Rock Backpack [A/20mi/5200’/$4/7am] Hike up tram road .7 miles to Esperero Trail, take it to Bridal Veil Falls, 6.3 miles, climb, 2500’, setup camp, and spend the night. Next morning Hike 1 mile to Cathedral Rock trail, continue 2 more miles to Cathedral Rock, another 2500’ climb, and return.

14.09 Geronimo Meadow via Esperero Trail [B/10mi/2300’/$4/8am] Hike .7 miles up paved road to trailhead, and begin to climb [steeply in places], past Cardiac Gap to Geronimo Meadow and return.

14.10 Hutch's Pool Via Tram[C/8mi/900’/$4/8am] Take tram to trailhead, hike into inner canyon of Catalina mountains to a beautiful pool for lunch, and return to the trailhead and tram. Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

14.11 Hutch's Pool and Beyond [B/12mi/1200’/$4/8am] Take tram to trailhead, hike into inner canyon of Catalina mountains to a beautiful pool, continue past pool about 2 more miles, have lunch, and return to the trailhead and tram.  Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

14.12 Hutch's Pool via Phoneline Trail. [A/17mi/1800’/$4/7am] Hike up the Phoneline Trail, which parallels tram road with outstanding views of canyon, hike into inner canyon of Catalina mountains to a beautiful pool for lunch, and return.

14.13 Lower Loop [D/4mi/500’/$4/8am] Hike up tram road to Cactus Picnic Area, take Canyon trail to intersection of Breakfast Canyon, follow it down to Tram Stop 1, cross over Sabino Creek, follow it down to Sabino Dam, and return.

14.14 Overlook. [D+/4mi/300’/$4/9am] Take tram to stop 9. After a short, steep climb, we follow Phoneline Trail paralleling tram road, several hundred feet below, for 2 miles, and return to take tram back. Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

14.15 Phoneline Trail Out and Back [B/10mi/900’/$4/8am] Hike up to Phoneline Trail, which parallels tram road with outstanding views of canyon, follow it to tram stop 9, and return.

14.16 Phoneline Trail One-way [C/5mi/900’/$4/8am] Take tram to stop 9 and return via Phoneline Trail. Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

14.17 Professor Woodward's Dam Site via Tram[C/4mi/800’/$4/8am] Take tram to stop 9, hike Sabino Canyon Trail to a bushwhack down a steep hillside, 400', to dam, explore dam diversion tunnel drilled in 1910. Learn about U. of A. Professor Sherman Woodward and his electrifying big dam project for 1901 Tucson. Bring flashlight, gloves, and wear long sleeves and trousers. Lunch on rocks streamside. Tram fee is $8.00 per person.

14.18 Professor Woodward's Dam Site via Phoneline Trail  [B+/13mi/1300’/$4/8am]  Hike Phoneline to Sabino Canyon Trail to a bushwhack down a steep hillside, 400', to dam, explore dam diversion tunnel drilled in 1910. Learn about U. of A. Professor Sherman Woodward and his electrifying big dam project for 1901 Tucson. Bring flashlight, gloves, and wear long sleeves and trousers. Lunch on rocks streamside. Return via Phoneline Trail.

14.19 Rattlesnake/Breakfast Canyons [B/8mi/2000’/$4/7am] We walk a short distance up Esperero Trail, bushwhack east on ridge between Breakfast and Rattlesnake Canyons, lunch at Pt. 4788, and return along ridge between Breakfast and Sabino Canyons.

14.20 Sabino Basin [B/14mi/1000’/$4/7am] Hike from  Phoneline trail, to Sabino Canyon Trail to intersection of East and West Sabino trails in Sabino Basin for lunch, and return.

14.21 Seven Falls [C/8mi/900’/$4/8am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail to Seven Falls and return.

14.22 Seven Falls To Last Canyon Crossing And Return [B/13mi/1650'/$4/6am] Hike past Seven Falls to the last canyon crossing before ascending trail up top of Bear Canyon Trail and return.

14.23 Seven Falls to Thimble Flats And Return [B/16mi/2400/$4/6am] Hike to lower Bear Canyon, take Bear Canyon Trail past Seven Falls to top of Thimble Flats, and return to parking.

15.00 SANTA CATALINA MOUNTAINS [Below Palisades]

15.01 Airman Peak [B/8mi/1400’/$6/8am]  Park at Molino Basin, and hike northeast up “east” Molino Canyon on a trail, then bushwhack up to Airman. Views from the summit include Mrs. Airman, the Chicken Coop, Hollin Basin Overlook, and other features with unofficial names. This trip is in oak woodland, so it isn’t very brushy.

15.02 Apache Peak [C+/6mi/1500’/$4/8am] Start at base of a steep, rutted jeep road left off FSR639, up past old Bonito Mines and onto a trail on a ridge between Mogul and Apache peaks, then West along ridge following cairns to Apache Peak. A side trip on an old jeep road down to Southern Bell mine in Peppersauce Canyon  The last mile to top is a bushwhack. Gloves and long pants are recommended.

15.03 Baby Jesus Trail [B/11mi/1500’/$2/8am] Drive  out Golder Ranch Road to the Fifty Year Trail. Hike north to the Baby Jesus Trail, hike it to the Sutherland trail, and return by the same route.

15.04 Baby Jesus Trail [B/9mi/1500’/$2/8am] Golder Ranch road to Catalina State Park. A key exchange or shuttle. The trail goes through cottonwood trees and the finest stand of saguaros we have seen.

15.05 Bellota Ranch [B/9mi/1600’/$5/7am] Park at Molino Basin parking lot. We climb 500 feet to a ridge, descend 900' to a valley, and stop at a spring that waters cattle. From there the trail is mostly level past the ranch buildings to a knoll where we lunch. We return by the same route.

15.06 Bug Spring Trail [B/10mi/2500'/$6/6am] Trail starts just north of Prison Camp. It climbs steadily for about 800 feet, then levels off for some distance. There are several more steep climbs and declines before nearing end of trail where there is a final long, very steep decline to the Mount Lemmon Highway at the end of trail near Chihuahua Pines Picnic Area, 1/4 mile south of General Hitchcock Campground. On the return hike the above mentioned long, very steep portion must be climbed at the beginning. The CUMULATIVE climb on the total hike measures 2500 feet. This hike is very interesting with many unusual rock formations, three completely different terrain segments and some beautiful Arizona Madrone trees rarely seen in this area --near the north decline. NOTE: there are restrooms at the Chihuahua Pines Picnic Area. 

15.07 Bug Spring East Ridge [B+/10mi/2400’/$6/7am] A bushwhack north from Prison Camp toward Hollin Basin, through beautiful oak woodlands, and along huge slab rocks. From the north end of the ridge, we have some options involving Hollin Basin, the Bug Spring Trail, and Lunch Rocks.

15.08 Cody and Bonito Canyon [C/8mi/1500’/$4/8am] Park at American Flag parking area on Old Mt. Lemmon Hwy., hike up to Oracle Ridge Trail, turn towards Apache Peak, take old jeep road down through Bonito Canyon, and lunch at old homestead site. We continue, through High Jinks ranch, back onto Arizona Trail, and return.

15.09 Deer Camp via “No Name Trail” [C/9mi/1000’/$2/8am] Park at end of pavement on Golder Ranch Road, follow 50 Year Trail, to “No Name Trail” [south end] hike it to Deer Camp for lunch at camp and return.

15.10 Deer Camp via 50-Year Trail [B/11mi/1000’/$2/8am] North End. Park at end of pavement on Golder Ranch Road, follow 50 Year Trail to end, continue on “No Name Trail”, looping through Catalina foothills to trail to Deer Camp, for lunch at camp, then back to “No Name Trail to continue loop to cars.

15.11 Fifty Year Trail, North End. [C/9mi/1400’/$2/8am] Park at end of the paved part of Golder Ranch Road. A loop hike.

15.12 Fifty year /Bluff Trail Loop [C/7mi/400'/$2/8am] Park at Equestrian Center. Take 50-year trail through gate at north end of park. Take a right and follow trail on top of bluffs until it intersects with a jeep trail, which is the 50-year trail. Take trail back to Equestrian Center.   

15.13 Finger Rock Canyon Short Hike [D/4mi/500’/$3/8am] Park at north end of Alvernon. Hike Mt. Kimball trail to Finger Rock Spring and beyond for a short climb up from canyon bottom.

15.14 Finger Rock Canyon Medium Hike [B/6mi/2500’/$3/8am] Park at North end of Alvernon. Hike Mt. Kimball trail to a saddle, lunch, and return.

15.15 Green Mountain/ San Pedro Vista [B/8mi/1200’/$6/7am] Park in General Hitchcock Campground, hike to San Pedro Vista and return. Start, 6000'.

15.16 Guthrie Mountain [C/6mi/1200’/$6/7am]  General Hitchcock Campground. Hike up Green Mountain trail to saddle, then to Guthrie Mountain and return. Start, 6000'.

15.17 High Catalinas Loop [B/8mi/1500’/$8/7am] Park just past San Pedro Vista, hike to Barnum Rock, follow a primitive trail to Leopold Vista, continue across Mt. Kellogg and Mt. Bigelow to Palisade Rock for lunch.. We follow unofficial trails and old roads just south of the Hitchcock Highway back to our cars. Limit, 15 hikers. Start, 7200'.

15.18 Hollin Basin Overlook via Bug Spring Trail [B+/10mi/2000’/$6/7am] Park near Prison Camp, hike Bug Spring Trail, past beautiful rock formations, toward Bear Canyon Picnic area. The last mile we follow cairns off trail and lunch atop Hollin Basin Overlook. Great views of Hollin Basin and much of southeastern Arizona.

15.19 Maiden Pools [C/6mi/1400’/$4/7am] Park at Ventana Resort employees’ parking lot, hike Ventana Canyon trail, a difficult and steep hike, to pools, lunch, and return.

15.20 McDougal Ridge [C/6mi/1100’/$5/7am] Park at Babad Duag Overlook, hike Babad Duag Trail on  southern slope to about 4800', generally paralleling Soldier Canyon. You see the McDougal Barrel Cactus and learn origin of ridge name. We continue past "End of Trail" sign about 1/3 mile to a series of waterfalls and have lunch.

15.21 McDougal Ridge Loop [B/5mi/2400’/$5/7am] Park at Babad Duag Overlook, hike Babad Duag Trail to knoll at 4780’, bushwhack to Point 5471. There are views of Molino Canyon, Soldier Canyon, and Hollin Basin. We return, bushwhacking, via next ridge west of MacDougal, or maybe via the Soldier Trail.

15.22 Milagrosa Ridge [B/8mi/600’/2000’/$5/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. You need two cars. Take Catalina

Highway to Snyder Road.  Go East on Snyder Road to Avenida de Suzenu. Turn left to Horse Head. Leave one car at

the intersection of  Avenida De Suzenu and Horse Head. Drive the other car(s) to Molino Basin and begin hike there. Walk across Catalina Highway. Hike a steep climb over a ridgetop, then down toward Bellota Ranch. At a “T” in the trail turn south and follow a ridge between Milagrosa and Agua Caliente Canyons. When you get to the end of  the trail you'll go through a steel gate. Go down the hill and bear right to Horse Head and follow the road to the car at Avenida de Suzenu.  

15.23 Mount Kimball [A/12mi/4200’/$3/7am] Park at north end of Alvernon Way, hike Finger Rock Canyon trail to a saddle between Mount Kimball and "Little Kimball", take Pima Canyon Trail a half-mile to top of Mt. Kimball, and return.

15.24 Mount Kimball Loop [A/14mi/4150’/$3/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at north end of Alvernon Way, hike Finger Rock Canyon trail to a saddle between Mt. Kimball and "Little Kimball", take Pima Canyon Trail a half-mile to top of Mt. Kimball.  We return via Pima Canyon Trail.

15.25 Mount Kimball Timed Hike [A/10mi/3500'/$3/7am] Park at north end of Alvernon Way, hike Finger Rock Trail for four hours, then return to trailhead.  NOTE: If all hikers wish to continue beyond four hours it will be discussed at that point and mileage adjusted accordingly.

15.26 Oracle Mines Tour [C-/5mi/600’/$4/7am] In the late 1800’s Oracle was a thriving mining community, The Maudina, Southern Bell and Bill Cody's Bonita mines were all producing gold. Drive  to Oracle up Old Mt. Lemmon highway  to a parking spot on FR 4470. Hike an old road to see the mine sites. A longer side trip on way back is optional.

15.27 Oracle Ridge [C/7mi/1500’/$4/7am] Park at American Flag Parking on old Mt. Lemmon Road, hike to Oracle Ridge and return.

15.28 Oracle Ridge to Apache Peak [C/8mi/1500’/$4/7am] Park at American Flag Parking on old Mt. Lemmon Road, hike to Oracle Ridge and take Oracle Ridge Trail south to Apache Peak. Bushwhack to top or eat lunch at a pleasant saddle.

15.29 Oracle Ridge and Francis Mt [C/8mi/900’/$4/8am]  First, a short hike up Francis Mt. to learn about the Squatter's Demise, then walk a wildcat road to intersect the Cody trail above the American Flag trailhead and on up to Oracle Ridge.  From there it's northward down hill to the Cody Loop rd. and the cars

15.30 Peppersauce and Nugget Canyon Loop [C+/7mi/1200’/$5/8am] Park opposite Peppersauce Campground on old Mt. Lemmon Road, hike up Mt. Lemmon Road to Nugget Canyon turnoff, loop up canyon, and back down through Peppersauce Canyon, passing Peppersauce Cave and some old mining relics. Hike on old jeep roads and rough paths rather than maintained trails.

15.31 Pima Canyon Dam [C/7mi/1100’/$2/7am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike a rocky trail through open areas and a grove of large trees, to a point near some Indian grinding holes beyond the dam.

15.32 Pima Canyon to Upper Dam [B/8mi/1750’/$2/6am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike a rocky trail through open areas and a grove of large trees past the lower dam to the second dam and return.

15.33 Pima Canyon Short Hike [D/4mi/500’/$2/8am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike 2 miles, to a major drainage coming out of a saddle between Pusch Peak and Table Mountain, and return.

15.34 Pima Canyon Timed Hike [A/14mi/4400’/$2/7am] Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike out four hours and return.

15.35 Pima Canyon Trail to Mt. Kimball and return [A/13 mi/5300'/$3/7am] Park at end of Alvernon Way, hike Pima Canyon Trail past lower and upper dams, past intersection with Finger Rock Trail to end of trail at rock outcropping area. Return same way to parking area. NOTE: most hikers in club consider this the most difficult and rugged hike in this area.

15.36 Pontatoc Canyon Trail to Amphitheater [C/5mi/1200’/$3/7am] Park at end of Alvernon Way, hike in 2.5 miles for good views of Tucson and Finger Rock, and return.

15.37 Pontatoc Ridge  [C/5mi/1500’/$3/8am] Park at end of Alvernon Way, hike to an abandoned mine, for good views of Tucson and Finger Rock and return.

15.38 Rosewood Point [B/6mi/1500’/$2/7am]  Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, walk up Pima Canyon Trail 1.8 miles. Then bushwhack ESE 0.7 miles up a major side canyon to a saddle at 4100’. Finally, bushwhack south to top, and a quarter mile north to North Rosewood Point. Not a good hike for first time bushwhackers.

15.39 San Pedro Vista to General Hitchcock Campground [C/6mi/1000’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. We follow Green Mountain Trail, mostly downhill, to intersect Guthrie Mountain Trail at a saddle. To reach the summit of Guthrie [optional] requires some rock climbing near top. It’s downhill to hikes end. Start, 7200'.

15.40 San Pedro Vista and Return [B/9mi/2000’/$8/8am] We follow Green Mountain Trail, mostly downhill, to intersect Guthrie Mountain Trail at a saddle. To reach the summit of Guthrie requires some rock climbing near top. Return to San Pedro Vista via Brush Corral Trail. Start, 7200'.

15.41 Green Mountain Trail [B/9mi/1600’/$8/ 7am] Hike the Green Mountain Trail, that starts near the San Pedro lookout, to intersection of the Guthrie Mountain Trail at a saddle.  Then hike part way to Guthrie mountain and return by the same route.

15.42 Seven Cataracts Overlook [B/6mi/2300’/$8/7am] Park at Windy Point, bushwhack down

to Willow Canyon and up to Point 6144, above Seven Cataracts. Return via same route.  A short, strenuous hike of  5 to 6 hours

15.43 Soldier Trail [B/6mi/2300’/$5/8am] If adequate parking is available, Park at lower end of trail, hike up to Prison Camp, and return. If not, Park at Prison Camp, hike down to trailhead, and return.

15.44 Soldier Trail #2 [B/11mi/3150’/$5/7am] If adequate parking is available, park at lower end of trail on Catalina Hwy. Hike up to Prison Camp, and return with a side trip to the Molina Basin parking lot [and restrooms]. If not, park at Prison Camp, hike down to trailhead, and return the same way.

15.45 Sycamore Canyon [B/11mi/1500’/$6/7am] Park at Molino basin, hike through old prison camp to Sycamore Canyon Trail, down to dam and along stream to top of Bear Canyon, make a 1.6 mile loop, and return to cars. We lunch at a shady site along stream.

15.46 Sycamore Canyon Loop [B/9mi/1500'/$6/6am] Park at old prison camp, hike to Sycamore Canyon Trail, down to dam and along stream to Bear Canyon Trail, make a 1.6 mile loop, and return to parking.

15.47 Sycamore Canyon to Sabino Basin and Return [B/12mi/2500'/$6/6am] Park at old prison camp, hike to Sycamore Canyon Trail, on to intersection with Bear Canyon/East Fork trails, down East Fork Trail to Sabino Basin and return to parking lot.  

15.48 Sycamore Canyon to Thimble Peak Trailhead and Return [B/10mi/1500/$6/6am] Park at old prison camp, hike to Sycamore Canyon Trail, on to intersection with Bear Canyon/East Fork Trails, Bear Canyon Trail to Thimble Peak Trailhead, and return to parking lot.  

15.49 Sycamore Canyon to Hutch’s Pool and Return [B/15mi/2600'/$6/6am] Park at old prison camp, to Sycamore Canyon, to East Fork, down to Sabino Basin, on to Hutch’s Pool, and return to parking lot.

15.50 Sycamore Dam from Prison Camp [C/5mi/900’/$6/6am] Park at old prison camp, hike to Sycamore Canyon Trail, down to dam for lunch, and return.

15.51 Sycamore Dam from Molino Basin [C/8mi/1000’/$6/7am] Park at Molino Basin, hike to old prison camp, to Sycamore Canyon Trail, down to dam for lunch, and return.

15.52 Table and Bighorn Mountains [A/10mi/3300’/$2/7am]  Park at Pima Canyon trailhead, hike Pima Canyon Trail 2.5 miles, bushwhack up a steep, rough, rocky and scratchy, southern side of Table Mountain. Dress defensively. Time allowing, hike to Bighorn mountain before returning.

15.53 Thimble Peak [B/11mi/2300’/$6/7am] Park at old Prison Camp, hike into Sycamore Canyon, take link trail to upper Bear Canyon trail, follow a seldom used trail to base of Thimble Peak, and return. Hike is a series of ups and downs, not one continuous climb.

15.54 Ventana Canyon [D/3mi/500’/$3/8am] Park at Ventana Resort employees’ parking lot, hike along bottom of Ventana Canyon until trail starts a steep climb toward Maiden Pools and Window Rock.

15.55 Window Peak [A/14mi/4500’/$3/7am] Park at Ventana Resort employees’ parking lot, hike Ventana Canyon trail, a difficult and steep hike, to Esperero Trail, to the Window, and continue 0.4 miles and 300’ higher to Window Peak, and return.

15.56 Window Rock [A/13mi/4100’/$3/8am] Park at Ventana Resort employees’ parking lot, hike Ventana Canyon trail, a difficult and steep hike, to Esperero Trail, to the Window, and return.

15.57  Baby Jesus/Deer Camp Loop [B/10mi/1100’/$2/8am]  Drive out Golder Ranch Rd to fifty year trail.  Hike Baby Jesus trail to cutoff to Deer Camp trail.  Take cutoff to Deer Camp and return via Deer Camp trail and fifty year trail.

15.58 Chihuahua Pines Campground/Green Mt/Guthrie Mt[C/7mi/1100’$6/6am] Park across highway from Chihuahua Pines Picnic Area. Hike Green Mt. trail to saddle at Mt. Guthrie Trail, follow Guthrie Trail Star to Mt. Guthrie and return. Start at 6000’. Note: to reach the summit of Mt. Guthrie requires some very steep rock climbing near the top.

15.59 Chihuahua Pines Campground/Green Mt/ San Pedro Vista [B/9mi/1200’/$6/6am] Park across highway from Chihuahua Pines Picnic Area, hike Green Mt. trail to San Pedro Vista lookout and return. Start at 6000’.

16.00 MOUNT LEMMON [Palisades and above]

16.01 Aspen Draw to Lemmon Rock Lookout [C/6mi/1250’/$8/7am] Park at foot of ski lift, hike Aspen Draw Trail to top of Mt. Lemmon then down the Meadow Trail to the Mt. Lemmon Trail and up to the Lemmon Rock Lookout [outstanding views], then back to ski lift top and down  the Aspen Draw Trail to the cars. Start at 8400'.

16.02 Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails Loop [C/5mi/750’/$8/8am] We start and end at Marshall Gulch. Take Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle. Return to Marshall Gulch via Aspen Trail. Start, 7500'.

16.03 Aspen Draw to Marshall Gulch [C/6mi/800’/$8/8am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at bottom of ski lift and hike over Radio Ridge to Marshall Gulch. Start, 8400'.

16.04 Box Camp Trail (down) [A/15mi/5300’/$8/7am] A key exchange or a shuttle. Park at the trailhead on Mt. Lemmon Highway.  Hike down hill, bypassing Box Springs, stop for lunch near Apache Springs, descend from pines through oaks and manzanita, thru saguaros, with one short bushwhack, to the Visitor’s Center at Sabino Canyon. Start 8000’.

16.05 Box Spring [C/5mi/1300’/$8/7am] Park at the trailhead on Mt. Lemmon Highway. Hike down to Box Camp, then to Box Springs, and return. Before Mt. Lemmon's General Hitchcock Highway was built, Box Canyon trail by horseback was the way to exchange Tucson's heat for the cool Catalinas. The military used Box Camp at the turn of the century. Start 8000'.

16.06 Brinkley Point [C+/7mi/1200’/$8/7am] Park at Box Camp trailhead on Mt. Lemmon Highway. At 1.8 miles Take Box Spring Trail for 0.2 miles. We bushwhack 1.5 miles SSW to Brinkley Point, 7099'. Guidebook writer Pete Cowgill calls this "one of the finest views to be found in the range of the entire Sabino Canyon Basin”.

16.07 Butterfly Trail [B/6mi/1800’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at Soldier Camp, hike down to Novio Spring in Alder Canyon, and lunch near a 1957 F -86 plane crash site. After a steady climb, in the shade of tall Douglas fir and Ponderosa pines, up to the saddle, we exit at Palisade Ranger Station. Start 7700”.

16.08 Butterfly Trail Loop [B/10mi/2100’/$8/7am] Park at Soldier Camp, hike down Butterfly Trail to Novio Spring and back up to Bigelow Saddle. To complete the loop we follow trails and roads over Mount Bigelow [8550'], through Bear Wallow to our cars. Start, 7700'.

16.09 Carter Canyon Over the Top Loop [B/9mi/2200’/$8/7am] Take Carter Canyon Trail to Aspen Trail, up to Radio Ridge, and continue to Top of Mt. Lemmon. Then down Lemmon Rock Lookout Trail, losing 1900' to Wilderness of Rocks Trail, and climb 800' to Marshall Saddle. Mint Spring Trail takes us back to start. Start, 8000'.

16.10 Catalina Camp Loop [B/8mi/2300’/$8/7am] Park near Mt. Lemmon fire station, take Oracle Ridge Trail to Dan Saddle, then down to old Catalina Mining Camp and abandoned cabin. After lunch by a stream we hike, under the shade of towering pines, up the steep Red Ridge Trail to road and to cars. Start, 8000'.

16.11 Catalina Camp via Red Ridge Trail [B/8mi/2600’/$8/7am] Park at top of Mt. Lemmon, hike Red Ridge Trail down to a tributary of Canada del Oro Wash and a short distance beyond to an old Catalina mining camp. Towering pines shade most of trail. Return is mostly uphill. Start, 8000'.

16.12 Crystal Spring From Old Mt Lemmon Rd  [B/10mi/2000’/$8/7am] Park on Old Mt. Lemmon Road at 8000', hike to Crystal Spring Trail, to Butterfly Trail, to Soldier Camp, and return to cars via residential roads.

16.13 Crystal Spring From Soldier Camp [C/7mi/1200’/$8/7am] Park at Soldier Camp, hike down Butterfly Trail 1.4 miles, take Crystal Springs Trail 1.8 mi. and return by the same route. A cool hike through the pines, oaks and fern gullies. Start, 7800'.

16.14 Knagge Cabin and Peck Basin Overlook [B/6mi/2000’/$8/7am] Park across from the Palisade Ranger Station, hike up Butterfly Trail to saddle, take Knagge Trail down to cabin site. The climb from cabin is 1300’ on a good but steep trail. Back at saddle Take side hike to Peck Basin overlook and return. Start, 8000’.

16.15 Lemmon Rock Lookout to Iron Door Café [C-/4mi/300/800’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at top, hike down Meadow Trail, through Lemmon Park, to Mt. Lemmon Trail, back to Lemmon Rock Lookout with spectacular views. We then hike back to top of Mt. Lemmon and descend 800' on a shaded trail to Iron Door Cafe parking lot. Start, 9100'.

16.16 Lemmon Rock Loop [B/10mi/2600’/$8/7am]  Park at Marshall Gulch, Take Aspen Trail to saddle, down  Wilderness of Rocks trail, up to Lemmon Rock Lookout. We return via Radio Ridge and Aspen Trail to Marshall Saddle, and Marshall Gulch Trail back to cars. Start, 7500'.

16.17 Marble Peak [C/6mi/1200’/$8/7am] Park on Old Mt. Lemmon control road, hike down Oracle Ridge Trail then take a jeep trail up to Marble Peak, return to Oracle Ridge Trail, and down to Dan’s Saddle. We then climb back up to cars. Start, 7900'.

16.18 Marble Peak and Rice Peak [B/12mi/2000’/$8/7am] Hike north on Oracle Ridge Trail, take a 1-mile side trip on a jeep road to the top of Marble Peak. After returning to main trail, we continue north to a saddle at base of Rice Peak, then walk 0.2 miles on a steep, rocky jeep road to summit. We return with no side trips. Start, 7900’.

16.19 Marshall Gulch, Mint Spring, and Carter Canyon Loop [C/6mi/900’/$8/7am] Park at Marshall Gulch, hike Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Saddle, take Mint Spring Trail to Carter Canyon and return to cars via paved roads.  Start, 7500'.

16.20 Marshall Gulch, Sunset, Aspen Trails Loop [C/8mi/1200’/$8/7am] Park at Marshall Gulch, hike out and back on Sunset Trail, then take Aspen and Marshall Gulch Trails loop. Start, 7500'.

16.21 Marshall Gulch/Carter Canyon Loop [B/9mi/2000’/$8/7am] Park at Marshall Gulch, hike to Marshall Saddle, take Aspen Trail to Carter Canyon Trail, then Mint Spring Trail, then Marshall Gulch Trail to cars.  Start, 7500'.

16.22 Marshall Gulch/ Mint Spring Road Loop [C/5mi/900’/$8/7am]  Park at Marshall Gulch, hike to Marshall Saddle, take Mint Spring Trail to Carter Canyon, take road to Sabino Canyon Parkway and back to cars.  Start at 7500'.

16.23 Marshall Gulch to Catalina State Park [A/15mi/5300’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Hike from Marshall Gulch to Marshall Saddle, take Wilderness of Rocks Trail to Romero Pass, and Romero Trail to Catalina State Park. Start, 7500'.

16.24 Mount Lemmon to Catalina State Park [A/14mi/6300’/$8/6am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at top of Mt. Lemmon, hike Mt. Lemmon Trail to Romero Pass, take Romero Canyon Trail to trailhead in Catalina State Park. This mostly downhill, with some uphill, hike is difficult. Start, 9100'.

16.25 Mount Lemmon to Catalina State Park via Sutherland Trail [A/14mi/6300’/$8/6am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at top of Mt. Lemmon, hike down Mt. Lemmon Trail to Sutherland Trail, and continue down to Catalina State Park. Hike through all of  Mt. Lemmon’s climate zones and have magnificent views of the Tortolitas,   Saddlebrooke, and Oro Valley. Start, 9100'.

16.26 Mount Lemmon to Oracle via Oracle Ridge Trail [A/14mi/3500’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park on Old Mt. Lemmon Road at the 8000' level, hike down Oracle Ridge Trail past Dan Saddle, Rice Peak, Apache Peak, and turn onto American Flag trail into Oracle.

16.27 Mount Lemmon to Cathedral Rocks Trailhead [A/20mi/4600’/$8/6am] Park at Ski Lift parking lot, walk up road to top of Mount Lemmon, take Mt. Lemmon Trail down to Romero Pass,  continue 2 miles to West Sabino Canyon junction with Cathedral Rocks Trail. After lunch, return to cars. Start, 8400’, top is 9150’, low is 5300’.

16.28 Palisades Trail to Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center [A/16mi/5200’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at Palisades Ranger Station, take the Palisades Trail past Mud Spring through Pine Canyon to Sabino Basin, and out through Bear Canyon [Seven Falls section]. Start, 8000'

16.29 Palisades Trail to Tram Stop #9   [A-/13mi/5200’/$8/8am]  Park at the trailhead behind the Palisades Ranger Station and follow the Palisades Trail past Mud Spring through Pine Canyon to Sabino Basin and down to Tram Stop #9. Ride the Tram back to the Visitor Center.  This is a key exchange or shuttle. Tram charges $8.00.

16.30 Palisades Trail to Mud Spring. [C/6mi/1400’/$8/8am] Park at Girl Scout camp, hike down to Mud Spring for lunch. Most of climb is on way back. Start, 7800'.

16.31 Palisades  Trail to Sabino Basin Overlook [B/12mi/2500’/$8/7am] Park across from the Palisades Ranger Station and hike down past Mud Spring, thru Pine Canyon to the overlook for lunch. Most of climb is on way back. Start, 7800'.

16.32 Red Ridge/Oracle Ridge Scuttle [B/8mi/2450’/$8/7am] Park at Red Ridge Trailhead just below ski lift, hike steeply down Red Ridge Trail to Catalina Camp, up to Dan Saddle on Oracle Ridge Trail, and up to the Old Mount Lemmon highway. Start, 8000'.

16.33 Samaniego Peak [A/12mi/3300’/$8/6am] Park at top of Mt. Lemmon, hike Meadow Trail through Lemmon Park, follow power line to where Sutherland Trail branches off, pick up Samaniego Ridge Trail, to  Walnut Spring. Near this point we bushwhack through a dense maze of manzanita and oak to summit of Samaniego Peak, and return. Start, 9100'.

16.34 Samaniego Ridge Trail [C+/6mi/1500’/$8/7am] Park at top of Mt. Lemmon, hike Meadow Trail through Lemmon Park, down Mt. Lemmon and Canyon del Oro Trails to Samaniego Ridge Trail. Great views of Oro Valley and Sun City. Return via Lemmon Rock Lookout. Start, 9100'.

16.35 Ski Lift and Carter Canyon [C/5mi/1200’/$8/7am] Park in Summerhaven, hike a seldom used trail along upper part of Sabino Creek to ski area, up Aspen Draw Trail to Radio Ridge, down to Carter Canyon and back to Summerhaven and lunch at a restaurant. Start, 7800'.

16.36 Three Peaks [C/6mi/900’/$8/7am] Park at Palisade Ranger station, climb 400' to a saddle, up to Bigelow Mountain lookout. [8550'], down to Palisade Rock, back over to saddle, up to top of Kellogg Mountain [8300'], along Incinerator Ridge to a viewpoint toward Barnum Rock and Peck Basin for a premier view and lunch. Start, 8000'.

16.37 Top of Mount Lemmon to Marshall Gulch [C/7mi/300’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at Observatory and hike through Lemmon Park on Meadow Trail, continue on Mt. Lemmon Trail to Lemmon Rock Lookout, back to top of Ski Lift, and down Aspen Trail to Marshall Saddle for lunch, then down Marshall Gulch Trail to Marshall Gulch. Start, 9150’.

16.38 Top of Mount Lemmon Short Loop [C/3mi/600’/$8/7am] Park at Observatory and hike through Lemmon Park on Meadow Trail, continue down Mt. Lemmon Trail to Canyon del Oro Trail, and return, stopping at Lemmon Rock Lookout on way back. Start, 9150’

16.39 Top of Mount Lemmon to Wilderness of Rocks Loop [B/6mi/2000’/$8/7am] Park at Observatory, hike down Mt. Lemmon Trail, take Lemmon Rock Lookout Trail, for a steep descent to 7200', to Wilderness of Rocks Trail. Then up to Marshall Saddle, up Aspen trail to Radio Ridge, and back to cars. Start, 9150'.

16.40 Top of Mount Lemmon to Walnut Spring [B/12mi/2000’/$8/8am] Park at top of Mount Lemmon near the observatory and take the Mt. Lemmon Trail and Samaniego Ridge Trail to Walnut Spring and back. Start, 9100'.

16.41 Wilderness of Rocks [B/11mi/2000’/$8/7am] Park at Marshall Gulch, hike to Marshall Saddle, down Wilderness of Rocks Trail to Mt. Lemmon Trail and return. Start, 7500'.

16.42 Wilderness of Rocks Loop [B/7mi/2000’/$8/7am] Park a car at ski lift, drive all hikers  to Observatory, hike down Mt. Lemmon Trail to Lemmon Rock Lookout Trail, descend to Wilderness of Rocks Trail. Then up to Marshall Saddle, up to top of  ski lift on Radio Ridge, and back down to car at ski lift. Start, 9150’.

17.00 SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS

17.01 Alto Mines via Old Baldy Trail [A/18mi/2840’/$8//6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up Old Baldy Trail to Josephine Saddle then down Josephine Canyon Trail [2.8 miles] to a dirt road to the ruins of Alto [4 miles] a 20th century mining community. From Josephine Saddle we descend from 7300’ to 4460’ at Alto. Steep on the return after lunch. Alto was thriving in early 1900s. Today only crumbling adobe walls of  Josiah Bond’s home remain. Start, 5400’

17.02 Bog/Kent Springs Loop [B/6mi/2100’/$8/8am]  Park at Bog Springs Campground and hike through three spring areas, which are home to bamboo, Arizona sycamore, walnut and fir trees. Some areas are steep climbs. Start 5000’

17.03 Carrie Nation Mine [C/4mi/1150’/$8/7am] A short hike to a mine sometimes called the "No Name Mine". At this mine, in a shady part of Madera Canyon, you’ll see remnants of machinery. Start, 5400'.

17.04 Devil's Throne Ridge Loop [C/5mi/1300’/$8/7am] Hike begins from Mt. Hopkins Road ½ mi. beyond the Whipple Observatory Visitor Center. Hike old mining roads to a saddle east of the Devils Throne, follow a rudimentary trail along the ridge, reaching a high point of 5,600' for lunch, and return via an old Mt. Hopkins Road.

17.05 Elephant Head [B+/8mi/2000’/$8/8am] We start out along a gentle mountain road, do some tough bushwhacking across Chino canyon, and scramble up the craggy massive rock. Return by the same route. Long trousers and gloves are recommended.

17.06 Elephant Head view from Chino Basin [B/6mi/1700’/$8/8am] Hike is mostly on old mine roads, with some off trail travel. Hike toward Elephant Head, then drop down into Chino Basin, and up to the summit of a minor peak [4259’]. The views of Elephant Head are spectacular.

17.07 Little Elephant Head and Quantrell Mine [B/8mi./2000'/$8/7:30am] This hike is on old mining roads and trail. We hike as if heading toward Elephant Head, but take the much easier side trip [trail] to Little Elephant Head instead, then continue to a spot about 1/2 mile short of the Quantrell Mine for lunch.  This leaves a 3 mile walk back to the cars by the same route after lunch. Last 3 miles of the drive to the trailhead is unpaved. 

17.08 Florida Saddle [A/10mi/3900’/$8/6am] A very steep and persistent climb from the Experimental Range Headquarters to Florida Saddle, via a beautiful canyon, open hillsides, and a thick forest.

17.09 Florida Saddle to Baldy Saddle Overlook [A/16mi/4800’/$8/7am] A very steep and persistent climb, from the Experimental Range Headquarters to Florida Saddle, via a beautiful canyon, open hillsides, and thick forest. We continue on up to overlook.

17.10 Florida Saddle to Roundup  [A/13mi/4800’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. A very steep and persistent climb, from the Experimental Range Headquarters to Florida Saddle, via a beautiful canyon, open hillsides, and thick forest and on to Old Baldy Saddle [8800'], and descend via Old Baldy Trail to Roundup.

17.11 Gardner Canyon to Oak Tree Canyon  [A/17mi/700’/$8/7am] A key exchange or shuttle. Trail skirts the East side of the Santa Ritas on a section of the Arizona Trail through historic mining country to a 1904 mining camp with a number of restored  buildings.  Hike ends on SR 83 in Oak Tree Canyon. Start, 5300';

17.12 Gardner Canyon to Kentucky Camp [C/8mi/800’/$8/7am] Trail skirts the East side of the Santa Ritas through historic mining country to a 1904 mining camp with a number of restored  buildings.  A key exchange or shuttle. Start, 5300'.

17.13 Gardner Canyon/Walker Basin Loop [B/11mi/2500’/$8/7am] Park at Tunnel Spring on Gardner Canyon Road, hike south then west along Arizona Trail. At a junction Go north then east on Walker Basin trail to complete a clockwise loop.

17.14 Helvetia to Gunsight Pass. [B/6mi/1700’/$6/7am] Park at Helvetia ruins, an old mining town, hike along jeep roads to Gunsite Pass and Narragansett Mine. Rocks containing copper ore abound.

17.15 Josephine Peak via Old Baldy Trail. [B/12mi/3100’/$8/7am] Hike Old Baldy trail to Josephine Saddle, continue on Super Trail to Josephine Peak cut off, a rustic trail across Riley Saddle, and a steep scramble [500’] on a ridgeline to summit at 8474'. Start, 5400.

17.16 Josephine Peak via Super Trail [B/14mi/3100’/$8/7am] Hike Super trail to Josephine Saddle, continue on Super Trail to Josephine Peak cut off, a rustic trail across Riley Saddle, and a steep scramble [500’] on a ridgeline to summit at 8474'. Start, 5400.

17.17 Josephine Saddle from Proctor [B/12mi/3200’/$8/7am] Park at Proctor parking area near the main gate house.  Walk Madera Canyon Creek trail to Roundup parking lot.  Take the Super Trail to Josephine Saddle for lunch.  Return via the Old Baldy trail to Roundup and follow Madera Creek trail back to the Proctor Parking lot.

17.18  Josephine Saddle and Agua Caliente Trail [B/8mi/2000’/$8/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle, out one mile on Agua Caliente Trail, and back to saddle. We return via Old Baldy Trail. Start, 5400'.

17.19 Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring [B/9mi/1900’/$8/7am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail to saddle, and a level half mile past to McBeth Spring. We return to saddle for lunch and take same route down to cars. Start, 5400'.

17.20 Josephine Saddle to McBeth Spring and Beyond [B/12mi/2000’/$8/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail to saddle and   McBeth Spring then continue an additional 1.5 miles past springs. We return to saddle for lunch and take same route down to cars. Start, 5400'.

17.21 Josephine Saddle to Carrie Nation Mine [B/7mi/2000’/$8/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle. Take the Agua Caliente Trail to a little used trail that connects to the Carrie Nation Trail at the old mine. Continue on to intersect with the Vault Mine Trail and back to Roundup via the last part of the Old Baldy Trail.  Start, 5400'.

17.23 Josephine Saddle via Super Trail [B/8mi/1900’/$8/7am] Park at Roundup parking area. Take the Super Trail to Josephine Saddle for lunch.  Return the same way.

17.24 Mount Wrightson Loop [A/15mi/4050’/$8/7am]  Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Old Badly Trail to summit and come down Super Trail. At top are 360-degree views from Tucson to Mexico. Start, 5400'.

17.25 Mount Wrightson via Super Trail [A/18mi/4050’/$8/7am]  Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail to summit for lunch, and return by the same route. At top are 360-degree views from Tucson to Mexico. Start, 5400'.

17.26 Mount Wrightson via Old Baldy Trail  [A/12mi/4000’/$8/7am] Park at Roundup parking lot and hike shortest route to top [9453']. Micha's Mexican restaurant for a delicious meal is an option on return trip. Start, 5400'.

17.27 North Ridge Ramble [B-/8mi/1500’/$8/7am] Park at intersection of Box Canyon Road and FR231, hike mostly on old mining roads through grassland, juniper and oak, enjoying views of ranges south and east. We turn left on FR4053, cross Sycamore Canyon, and take an unofficial trail to Point 6163', and return. Start, 5100'.

17.28 Old Baldy Saddle  [B+/14mi/3400’/$8/7am]  Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Super Trail up and Old Baldy Trail down. Start, 5400'.

17.29 Old Baldy Saddle via Old Baldy Trail [B+/10mi/3000’/$8/7am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike Old Baldy Trail to Old Baldy Saddle and return. Start 5400’.

17.30 Patagonia to Gardner Canyon [B/15mi/3800’/$8/7am] A portion of the Arizona Trail which skirts the East side of the Santa Ritas through historic mining country. Start in Temporal Gulch above Patagonia and end at Gardner Canyon on FR 92. A key exchange or shuttle

17.31 Quantrell Mine [C/6mi/600’/$8/7am] Hike a good trail with no steep sections, through a historic and legendary mining area, With magnificent views down a canyon, and the giant rock sculpture, Elephant Head

17.32 Super Trail to Riley Saddle [B/13mi/2600’/$8/8am] Hike Super trail to Josephine Saddle and continue on Super Trail to Riley Saddle. Those who want a shorter hike can stop and wait at Josephine Saddle. Start, 5400.

17.33 Vault Mine Trail Loop [B/9mi/2000’/$8/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up Super Trail to Josephine Saddle. We return via Agua Caliente Trail to Vault Mine Trail. Vault Mine trail down is very steep with loose gravel and rocks. Start, 5400'.

17.34 Vault Mine Trail Loop Via Carrie Nation Mine [B/7mi/2000'/$8/6am] Park at Roundup parking lot, hike up Vault Mine Trail, out Aqua Caliente Trail to a little used trail that connects to the Carrie Nation Mine Trail at the old mine. Continue on to intersect with the Vault Mine Trail and back to Roundup via the last part of the Old Baldy Trail.

18.00 SUN CITY VISTOSO

18.01 Big Wash and Bluffs [C/6mi/100’/$0/8am] Meet at Catalina Vista parking lot. Technically a bushwhack, this hike is in the wash or follows animal trails on the bluffs. There are excellent vistas.

18.01.1 Lower Big Wash Loop [D/4 mi./100'/$1/8am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area where we pool cars to drive to the Safeway parking lot. We walk a loop between Tangerine and Rancho Vistoso using the path on top of the dike, the power line jeep road and returning via the Lost Coyote trail.

1802 Big Wash Clean-up [C/6mi/100’/$0/9am] Limit of 20 participants. Meet at Catalina Vista. Clean up Big Wash. Mileage will be miles hiked plus 2 miles for each hour worked. You need to sign-up three days in advance so we can get the proper equipment. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404, or Richard Sauer, 825-1357.

18.03 Big Wash East Side [C/6mi/0’/$0/8:30am] Meet at Catalina Vista parking lot, Cross the wash, hike north and look for our feathered and furry friends on the side of the wash.

18.04 Chalk Creek Wash Clean-up [C/6mi/100’/$0/9am] Limit of 20 participants. Meet at Desert Oasis. Clean up Chalk Creek Wash. Mileage will be miles hiked plus 2 miles for each hour worked. You need to sign-up three days in advance so we can get the proper equipment. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404, or Richard Sauer, 825-1357, or John Decoville, 982-7505.

18.05 Chalk Creek Wash Ramble [C/6mi/400’/$0/8am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot. Walk up Chalk Creek Wash approximately 2 miles, then bushwhack west to jeep roadand return to Desert Oasis.

18.06 Desert Walk to Breakfast [C/6mi/200’/$0/8am] Meet at Catalina Vista parking lot.  A casual bushwhack following no particular trail across a few low ridges and up Big Wash to Sunny Side Up Cafe in Catalina, have breakfast, and return. This is a “C” hike that anyone can enjoy.

18.07 Honeybee Canyon [C/7mi/400’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area. Walk west down Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and take Power Line Road north. Hike jeep road over to Honeybee Canyon. Go south past the upper dam. In Honeybee Park, take the dam bypass trail south past the lower dam. Cross Honeybee Wash and return via Lost Coyote Trail and Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

18.07.01 Honeybee Canyon Lite [C/5mi/100’/$0/8am] Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area. Tortolita Flats viaWalk west down Rancho Vistoso Blvd and tak Power Line Road North. Follow jeep trails and animal trails to Honeybee Canyon. Go south past the upper dam and return via Rancho Vistoso.

18.08 Honeybee Canyon and Big Wash [C/8mi/100’/$0/8am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike jeep roads over to Honeybee Canyon, go south past dam to Honeybee Park on Rancho Vistoso for a rest stop. Take the dam bypass trail south past the lower dam and go through the fence. Then pass under the bridge at Rancho Vistoso Blvd., take a side wash and end hike at Catalina Vista, where a car is spotted.

18.09 Honeybee Canyon Via Lost Coyote Trail [D/4mi/200’/$0/8am]  Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking lot, hike Ranch Vistoso Blvd and take Lost Coyote Trail to Honeybee Canyon. The dam bypass trail starts to your left right after going through the fence. Take the dam bypass trail north past the lower dam to Honeybee Park, and return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

18.10 Honeybee Wash Clean-up [C/6mi/100’/$0/9am] Limit of 20 participants. Meet at Mountain Vista. Clean up Honeybee Wash. Mileage will be miles hiked plus 2 miles for each hour worked. You need to sign-up three days in advance so we can get the proper equipment. Gaston Meloche, 638-5404 or Richard Sauer, 825-1357.

18.11  Moonlight Golf Course Hike  [D/3mi//C/6mi/100’/$0/7:30pm]  Meet at golf clubhouse. Walk holes 1 through 9 for 2.6 miles or 1 through 18 for 5.5 miles.  Bring flashlights. No pre-registration needed for this hike.

18.12 Nature Trailings, Great Desert Circle Walk. [D/3mi/100’/$0/9am]  Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, walk toward Tortolita  Mountains, from Desert Glen between Alamo Canyon and Royal Ridge Drives. We loop back to start point. A slow, easy hike all can enjoy.

18.13 Nature Trailings, Honeybee Canyon and homestead ruins. [C/5mi/200’/$0/9am]  Meet in Mountain View Plaza parking area, walk to Honeybee Canyon, and hike canyon past Hohokam petroglyphs, grinding holes, to a pioneer adobe homestead ruins, and return.

18.14 Nature Trailings, Northern Exposure. [D/3mi/100’/$0/9am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot. We walk north of Sun City cutting our own trail.

18.15 Nature Trailings, South of  The Border. [D/4mi/300’/$0/9am]  South of  Sun City border that is. Meet at Mountain View Plaza parking area.

18.16 Nature Trailings, The Village. [D/3mi/100’/$0/9am]  We know what Vistoso looked like five years ago, but 600 years ago? Who lived here? How did they live? We explore "The Village." We car pool up Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

18.17 Roam the Bluffs [D/4mi/100’/$0/8am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot.  Access Bluffs via trailhead at north end of Del Webb Blvd.  

18.18 Sausalito Creek [C/7mi/300’/$0/8am]  Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike mostly on dirt roads and trails through flats and foothills of Tortolita Mountains.  Lunch by windmill in Sausalito Canyon and return.

18.19 Sausalito Creek Lite [D/4mi/300’/$0/7am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike toward the windmill for 2   miles and return.

18.20 Sausolito Creek/Honeybee Canyon Loop return via Lost Coyote Trail - [B/11mi/400'/$0/8am] Park at Mountain View Plaza.  Hike mostly on dirt roads and trails through flats and foothills of Tortolita Mountains. Eat lunch by windmill in Sausalito Canyon. Follow Sausolito Wash to where it connects to Honeybee Wash. Continue to Honeybee Park, take dam bypass trail around the lower dam and return via Lost Coyote Trail and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. 

18.21 Sausolito Creek/Honeybee Canyon Loop return via Rancho Vistoso - [B/9mi/300'/$0/8am] Park at Mountain View Plaza. Hike mostly on dirt roads and trails through flats and foothills of Tortolita Mountains. Eat lunch by windmill in Sausalito Canyon. Follow Sausolito Wash to where it connects to Honeybee Wash. Continue in Honeybee Wash and return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

18.22 Stone Canyon/Tortolita Foothills [C/5mi/800’/$0/7am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot. We will see several crested saguaros and the man made waterfall at Stone Canyon. Return via Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and the power line road for an extra 2 miles is optional.

18.23 Tortolita Flats [B/10mi/300’/$0/8am]  Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike mostly on dirt roads and trails through the flats and foothills of Tortolita Mountains.

18.24 Tortolita Foothills Stroll [D/4mi/100’/$0/8am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike in foothills of Tortolita Mountains.

18.25 Tri-Crested Hike [C/5mi/200’/$0/8am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot. We will hike on dirt roads for 45 minutes and then bushwhack for 30 minutes including a slightly steep ascent up a rocky slope. We will view several unique saguaros, including a very large crested saguaro.

18.26 Vision Seeker’s Gorge  [B-/9mi/400’/$0/8am] Meet at Desert Oasis parking lot, hike jeep roads and bushwhack to the gorge and petroglyphs.

18.27 Triangulation Benchmark “Lita” in the Tortolita Foothills [C/7mi/300’/$1/8am]

Meet at Desert Oasis parking area. Access the Tortolita Flats via E Desert Glen Dr. Follow  jeep trails Northwest to find the disk for the Topo map triangulation mark “Lita  3337ft”. Return via the windmill and Sausalito Creek. This hike is on State Trust Land.

19.00 SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS

19.01 Canyon Lake to LaBarge Creek [B/7mi/1700’/$16/7am] Superstition Mountain Hike. Views of the lake and other landmarks are impressive. From a small saddle we look down on La Barge canyon. It is a steep 3/4-mile of switchbacks to the [dry] creek bed. Return by the same route to trailhead.

19.02 Canyon Lake trail to Indian Paint Mine [B/9/1640’/$16/8am] This route has magnificent vistas in every direction. We have views of Canyon Lake, the rugged Mazatzal Mountains, Geronimo Head, Battleship Mountain, and Weavers, Needle. From the trailhead at Canyon Lake, we follow Boulder Canyon trail climbing above the lake. We climb steadily to the top of a small hill for landmark views. “B” hikers continue on to a series of switch backs down to La Barge Creek. We continue up the creek without paddle to a trail that gently climbs to the Indian Paint Mine. Here is a vertical mineshaft and a few ruins. Apparently nothing of any value was taken from the mine. This was another dead-end endeavor for some diehard prospector looking for the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. Return using the same route.

19.03  Dutchman/Bluff Springs Loop [B/10mi/1600’/$12/8am] This loop route skirts the base of the Superstition Mountains passing a variety of pleasant and, possibly, poppy/lupine-covered vistas across open desert country and then climbs over Miners Summit and drops back into the backcountry. From the Peralta trailhead, we follow the Dutchman trail passing beneath Miners Needle to Miners Canyon. We meander up a rocky area to Miners Summit where we continue on the Dutchman trail and descend into a tributary of Bluff Spring Canyon. We then cross a wash [most probably dry] and meet the Bluff Spring trail. We follow the Bluff Spring trail past the Terrapin trail for the remainder of the rather steep downhill 2.3 miles back to the trailhead.

19.04 First Water/Black Mesa/Parker Pass Loop [B/9mi/920’/$14/9am] This loop hike is both highly scenic and short enough to appeal to most day-hikers. From the First Water trailhead, we connect to the Second Water trail and continue to Garden Valley. We come to the Black Mesa trail and climb above Garden Valley. Saguaros and Teddy Bear cholla are plentiful here. The trail levels out and Weavers Needle soars in the distance. Here we intersect the Dutchman trail with fine views of bluff-colored Palomino Mountain and follow it over Parker Pass and on to First Water trail for our return.

19.05 Hewitt Canyon and Ridge Bushwhack [B/8mi/1400’/$12/7am] Park along Hewitt Canyon Road [FR172],  mostly bushwhack [not steep ] up canyon toward Hewitt Ridge and Byous Butte. We lunch and return by the same route. Should be home by 6pm.

19.06 Peralta Trail [C/5mi/1360’/$12/7am] Park at Peralta trailhead, hike to Fremont Saddle, with a great view of Weaver's Needle. This is a moderately strenuous hike.

20.00 TINAJA HILLS

20.01 Caterpillar Loop  near Green Valley [C/6mi/300’/$6/7am] The Caterpillar Company has graciously permitted us to hike on their property. Hikers must sign a Caterpillar waiver in addition to our own. An easy hike on old roads, washes with some bushwhacking. We will visit an old ranch house and an adobe structure in this archaeologically rich area.

21.00 TORTOLITA MOUNTAINS

21.01 Cochie Dome [A/12mi/2500’/$3/7am] The highest point between Wild Burro Canyon and Cochie Canyon. Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at mine gate, hike a Jeep road to Wild Burro Overlook, bushwhack Northwest, staying high, to reach Cochie Dome. Return follows a similar route.

21.02 Lower Javalina Trail Loop [C/4mi/600’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. Trailhead, hike up Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Lower Javalina Trail. Circle Wild Burro Canyon on both sides and return.

21.03 Tortolita Peak  [C+/5mi/1100’/$3/8am]  Park on Rail - X Ranch Road. At mine gate we follow a Jeep road, then bushwhack up the North East Ridge following a trail of sorts to summit for fantastic views of the valley. Bring gloves.

21.04 Tortolita Point 4550 [B-/7mi/1700’/$3/8am]  From the end of Rail X Road at the mine gate we follow a jeep road to Wild Burro Overlook. We leave the jeep road and head South along the ridge, then west to Point 4550. Excellent views looking down Ruellia Canyon.

21.05 Tortolita Preserve [C/6mi/300’/$2/8am] Park at the end of the Moore Road segment west of Dove Mountain Blvd.  Hike a 3mi. portion or all of the established desert trail and return.

21.06 Tortolita Ridge [B+/7mi/2000’/$3/7am] Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at mine gate, hike a jeep road to saddle above Wild Burro Canyon, proceed north, crossing a number of peaks and valleys to the highest point in the range, a 4696' peak with 360 degree views. It is a rough, steep, scratchy bushwhack making long pants, sleeves, gloves, and hiking sticks desirable.

21.07 Tortolita Ridge Ramble [B/6mi/1900’/$3/8am]  Park at mine gate on Rail - X Road, ascend to top of a  peak, proceed along a ridge line with views of Ruelas, Cochie, and Wild Burro Canyons, eventually reaching a path and jeep road which returns to cars. Views are outstanding and feral horses may be sighted. A rough, steep and scratchy bushwhack making long pants and sleeves, gloves and hiking sticks desirable.

21.08 Crow Windmill to Wild Burro Windmill [C/5mi/800’/$3/8am]  Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at mine gate, hike a Jeep road to windmill in Wild Burro Canyon and return.

21.09 Wild Burro Canyon to Alamo Springs [B/9mi/1100’/$3/8am]  Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at mine gate, hike a Jeep road past windmill and old ranch ruins in Wild burro canyon to Alamo Springs and return. 

21.10 Wild Burro Canyon / Wild Mustang Trail Loop [C+/10 mi/1600'/$3/8am] Start hiking from the Dove Mt. Trailhead going up the Canyon to Alamo Springs and then return via the Wild Mustang trail.

21.11 Wild Burro Canyon Key Exchange  (B/9 mi/800' down or 1200' up/$3/8:00am) This hike is a key exchange between groups hiking from Rail -X road and Dove Mountain Trail Head. The key exchange will take place at Alamo Springs.

21.12 Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Stone House [C/4mi/100’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. Trailhead, hike up Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Stone House at foot of first cataract and return.

21.13 Wild Burro to Windmill  [C/9mi/900’/$3/8am]  Park at Dove Mt. Trailhead and take Wild Burro trail to the windmill in Wild Burro Canyon and return.

21.14 Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs [C+/6mi/800’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs. Return by the same route.   

21.15 Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs /Return Via connector [C+/7mi/800’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs. Return via connector trail and down to Wild Burro Canyon Trail. Return to trailhead.

21.16 Wild Burro Canyon Trail /Alamo Springs Loop [C+/8mi/1400’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to Alamo Springs. Return via Alamo Springs trail to trailhead.  

21.17 Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs [A/12mi/1900’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to the Upper Javalina Trail, then up the mountain to Wild Mustang Trail. Continue on Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs and return by the same route.  

21.18 Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs/Wild Burro Canyon Trail [B/9mi/1500’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to the Upper Javalina Trail, then up the mountain to Wild Mustang Trail. Continue on Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs and return via Wild Burro Canyon Trail.

21.19 Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs via connector [B/9mi/1600’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead, take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to the Upper Javalina Trail, then up the mountain to Wild Mustang Trail. Continue on Wild Mustang Trail to Alamo Springs and return via Alamo Springs to connector trail and down to Wild Burro Canyon Trail.   

21.20 Wild Mustang Trail / Alamo Springs Loop [B/10mi/2200’/$3/8am] From Dove Mt. trailhead take Wild Burro Canyon Trail to the Upper Javalina Trail, then up the mountain to Wild Mustang trail. Continue on Wild Mustang trail to Alamo Springs and return via Alamo Springs trail.

21.21 Wild Burro Canyon Overlook [D/5mi/500’/$3/8am] Park on Rail - X Ranch Road at mine gate, hike a Jeep road over a pass to a bluff overlooking Wild Burro Canyon. There are  feral horses and cattle in this area.

21.22 Vision Seeker's Gorge [C+/7mi/800’/$3/8am] Park at a Tank on the left about 3-1/2 miles in on Rail-X Ranch Road, hike a wash to the base of Tortolita Peak and follow animal trails over a ridge to the Gorge. We lunch at top of a large waterfall in Gorge. There are petroglyphs nearby. Gloves recommended.

21.23  Wild Burro/ Wild Mustang/ Cochie Loop  [B+/10mi/2200’/$3/8am]  Park at Dove Mt. trailhead and take Wild Burro trail to Wild Mustang to Cochie/Wild Mustang crossover then return via Cochie to trailhead.

21.24 Alamo Springs/ Wild Burro via Connector [ B/8mi/1500’/$3/8am]  Park at Dove Mt. trailhead and take Alamo Springs trail to Alamo Springs. Return via connector and Wild Burro Trail.

21.25 Lower Javalina/Upper Javalina Loop [C+/6mi/900’/$3/8am] Park at Dove Mt. trailhead and take Wild Burro trail to Lower Javalina trail and circle Wild Burro Canyon to Upper Javalina Trail and take it to trailhead and return to vehicles via the street.

21.26 Upper Javalina /Cochie Trail [B+/10mi/1500’/$3/8am]  Park at Dove Mt. trailhead and take cutoff to Upper Javalina trail/Wild Mustangto Cochie trail.  Follow Cochie trail to windmill and return by same route.

21.27 Tortolita Ancient Walls Exploratory [C/4mi/300'/$3/8am] Park close to the stock tank on the left about 4 miles in on Rail-X road. Bushwhack towards the Tortolitas about a mile through a washwith some climbing to a spot where lines of walls run up and down the hillsides. 

21.28 Wild Mustang/Cochie Loop  [B+/11mi/2400’/$3/8am]  Park at Dove Mt. trailhead and take cutoff to Upper Javalina to Wild Mustang. Follow Wild Mustang to Cochie/Wild Mustang crossover then return via Cochie to trailhead. .

21.29  Dove Mt. to SunCity  [B/13mi/2100’/$3/8am]  Drop off at Dove Mt. trailhead and return to Sun City via Wild Burro/ Rail X raoad and Power line road.

22.00 TUCSON CITY

22.01 Barrio Carrillo [D/2mi/0’/$4/8am] Park at TCC parking lot. The walk includes tours of Cathedral San Augustin and Carrillo Magnet School. Both are on the National Historic Register. Limited to 24 people. A prepayment of $14 per person pays for lunch [including tax and tip] as well as a donation to Cathedral San Augustin and Carrillo School PTA.

22.02 Cemetery Tour/Talk [D/3mi/0’/$3/9am] Hear some lurid tales of colorful Tucson characters buried in Evergreen and Holy Hope cemeteries on Oracle Road. You'll wander around helping to find the graves, and then listen [politely] to the stories.

22.03 Paseo de la Ciudad [D/3mi/0’/$3/8am] Visit historic sites downtown. Learn how Tucson was founded, who Hugo O'Conor was, where Wyatt Earp killed Frank Stillwell, how John Dillinger was captured, what the Owls Club was, and why a Mormon Battalion was here. Tour ends with lunch at a downtown restaurant. Limited to 20 participants,so call early. Bob Cratty, 825-0157.

22.04 Rillito River Walk [D+/5mi/0’/$2/5pm]  Early dinner at Beyond Bread on Campbell.Walk along banks of Rillito River.  Hiking boots not needed.

22.05 Rillito River Walk from Stone Road east for 2 to 3 miles and return. [D+/5mi/0'/$1/4pm] Early dinner at Sweet Tomato’s, then walk.  Hiking Boots not needed for this one.

22.06 Rillito River Walk from 1^st Avenue west for 2 to 3 miles and return. [D+/5mi/0'/$1/4pm] Early dinner at Sweet Tomato’s, then walk.  Hiking Boots not needed for this one.

22.07 Santa Cruz River [C/7mi/0’/$2/9am] Park at Garden of Gethsemane, on the west bank of the Santa Cruz, just west of downtown, hike along west bank of Santa Cruz [normally dry] River

22.08 Tanque Verde Wash [C/7mi/0’/$2/9am] Park at trailhead on Cloud Drive east of Sabino Canyon Road. walk the bank of Tanque Verde Wash between Sabino Canyon Road and Tanque Verde Highway.

22.09 Tohono Chul Park [D/3mi/0’/$1/8am] Hike several trails that meander through this 48-acre natural desert park, exploring a variety of desert plants, to the Tearoom for refreshments, then on to view latest exhibits in the Gallery and Exhibit Hall. Limit, 20 persons.

23.00 TUCSON MOUNTAINS

23.01 “A” Mountain Hike  [D/2mi/600’/$48am]  We walk the road from a parking lot to the top of Block A.  Those who wish can climb to the top of Block A and bushwhack to the upper parking lot.  The rest will continue on the road to the upper parking lot.  It is then a short walk to a Ramada where an abbreviated history of the mountain will be presented. Wear boots for the bushwhack, otherwise sneakers are OK.

23.02 Gilbert Ray Loop [C/5mi/0’/$3/8am] Author Betty Leavengood says this basically flat stroll with many small Saguaro cactus thriving under Palo Verde trees near Old Tucson is an easy hike.

23.03 Bren Mountain [B/8mi/1800’/$3/7am] We start at Camino de Oeste trailhead and explore the basin just east of Gates Pass. A long ridge leads to Bren’s summit. We bushwhack, some informal trails, most of the day

23.04 Brown Mountain [C/6mi/1400’/$4/8am] Park at a picnic area near Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, hike up and follow just below a ridgeline, into a saddle, over a summit, down to a picnic area for lunch, and return.

23.05 Brown Mountain Cougar Trail  [C/7mi/1400’/$4/8am]  From the Picnic Parking Lot, 0.4 miles North on Kinney Road beyond the Gilbert Ray campground turnoff take the Cougar Trail across Kinney Road to the Powerline jeep road.  Follow North to the Juan Santa Cruz picnic area next to the Dessert Muesum, then across a deep gulley and up over Brown Mountain to our starting point.

23.06 Brown Mountain Cougar Trail Loop [C/7mi/1400’/$4/8am]  The hike starts in the Juan Santa Cruz picnic area and goes to the Gilbert Ray Campground.  From there it goes along the Cougar Trail connector, the Cougar Trail and back to the Santa Cruz picnic area.

23.07 Cam Boh Trail [C/5mi/0’/$3/8am] Park at Cam Boh picnic grounds,  hike 1.3 miles, turn north on Roadrunner Trail for 1.4 miles to Panther Peak Wash Trail, which we follow 1.9 miles back to cars.

23.08 David Yetman Trail [C/7mi/700’/$3/9am]  Park at the Camino de Oeste trailhead and hike to the the historic Bowen  house for lunch. Continue on trails and jeep roads to  a trailhead west of Gates Pass where a car has been spotted.

23.09 David Yetman and John Krein Trails [B/8mi/1200'/$3/8am] A key exchange or shuttle. Park at Camino de Oeste trailhead, hike 4 miles, past the abandoned stone and concrete historic Bowen house, up John Krein trail to point 3380 for lunch. We return to David Yetman trail, and continue on trails and jeep roads to trailhead west of Gates Pass.

23.10 Golden Gate Trail and Saguaro National Park West [C/7mi/900’/$4/7am] Hike from parking lot just west of Gates Pass, up David Yetman Trail and take Golden Gate Loop.

23.11 Gates Pass Trail  [C-/7mi/750’/$4/8am]  We start at the Ramada on the East side of Gates Pass and hike down to parking area G10 where a car has been spotted to allow a shorter return.  Then it is a 1-1/2 mi. walk into the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute  where we can take part in the monthly open house [only open on 4^th Sat. of the month].

23.12 Ironwood Picnic Area [C/6mi/500’/$4/8am] Park in lot west of Gates Pass, hike up Golden Gate Trail, take Prospector’s Trail and after climbing 150’ to a pass, we drop down to shaded Ironwood Picnic area and return on Ironwood Trail.

23.13 Non-Persondatory Mountain [B/6mi/1600’/$4/7am]  Park near archery range on Kinney Road, hike up Cougar Link and Orcutt Trails, bushwhack to ridge, then walk south to Non-Persondatory, a 4285’ summit south of Wasson Peak and north of Trails End Peak, which has a collection of communication towers.

23.14 Northwest Trails Loop [B/8mi/1600’/$4/8am] Park at Sus picnic area. Hike Bajada Wash trail, Dobe Wash Trail, Esperanza Trail, Hugh Norris Trail, and a side trail to Valley View Overlook to cars.

23.15 Picture Rocks Area Trails [C/6mi/1200’/$4/9am]  Hike a rough, little used trail toward Mt. Wasson to a viewpoint for lunch.

23.16 Ringtail Trail [D/4mi/0’/$3/8am] A loop hike made up of Ringtail, Mule Deer, and Ironwood Forest trails.

23.17 Cactus Wren Trail [C/5mi/200’/$4/8am] Park near the corner of Sandario and Rudasil Roads and hike to Signal Hill Picnic area. Lots of petroglyphs. We return via Manville trail. Limit 18 hikers.

23.18 Wasson Peak via Hugh Norris Trail [B/10mi/2100’/$4/8am] Park at trailhead on Hohokam Road, hike a gradual climb on a ridge to the highest peak in the Tucsonm Mountains. Spectacular views.

23.19 Wasson Peak via King Canyon Trail [B/8mi/1800’/$4/8am]Park at trailhead just past Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum entrance, hike up King Canyon Trail, past petroglyphs, to Hugh Norris Trail past old mines to the highest peak in the Tucson Mountains and return. . Spectacular views.

23.20 Wasson Peak via Sweetwater Trail [B/10mi/1800’/$4/8am] Park at trailhead on east end of El Camino del Cerro, hike a new portion of trail to old portion, continue up east side of peak to a saddle, take Hugh Norris Trail to the highest peak in the Tucson Mountains and return.  Spectacular views.

23.21 Wasson Peak via Esperanza Trail [B-/8mi/1800’/$4/8am] Park at trailhead on Golden Gate Road, hike up Esperanza Trail  to Hugh Norris Trail, past old mines to the highest peak in  the Tucson Mountains and return. Spectacular views.

23.22 Wasson Peak Shuttle [B/9mi/1800’/$4/8am] Park at trailhead on Golden Gate Road, hike up Esperanza Trail past to Hugh Norris Trail, past old mines to the highest peak in Tucson mountains. Return down Sweetwater trail. This is either a key exchange or shuttle. . Spectacular views.

23.23  Wasson Peak via King/Hugh Norris/Esperanza South trails [B/8 mi/1800/$4/7am} Park at trailhead just past Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Entrance. Hike up King Canyon Trail past petroglyphs to Hugh Norris Trail, past old mines to highest peak in Tucson Mountains. Return on Hugh Norris Trail to Esperanza trail, south on Esperanza Trail to King Canyon Trail and return to parking area. NOTE: This hike can be done in reverse and/or by following north side of King Canyon Trail along wash to/from Esperanza Trail.

23.24 Hugh Norris/Esperanza/Dobe Wash Loop [C/7mi/1200’/$4/7am]  Start at Hugh Norris trailhead, follow trail to junction with Esparanza trail, go north on Esparanza to Dobe Wash trail, follow trail to Hohokom Rd, back to car.

24.00 HISTORY HIKES AND OUTINGS

24.01 Aqua Caliente Park [D/1mii/0’/$5/9am] Visit a unique 101-acre park with a perennial warm spring flowing into three large ponds. The water source has attracted a wide variety of waterfowl and other wildlife species. Human habitation has been found to date back about 5500 years. The site makes for a perfect place for a picnic or day hike. Meet 9:00; Drive to Roy P. Drachman Agua Caliente Park [literally means hot water]. Stroll leisurely along the walking paths circling the three spring fed ponds. Take our time and observe the wild life. We may see great blue herons, vermilion flycatchers, wood ducks, cinnamon teal, and snowy egrets. Bring a food offering to serve 8 and we'll enjoy a potluck lunch at the picnic area.

24.02 General Hitchcock Picnic Hike [D to B/4 to 12mi/800’-1500’/$8/6-9am] Hikes rated D, C, and B are available. Let me know which group you want. A fun day for all club members. All hikes start from picnic area. The D group hikes toward a saddle [800’ climb and 4 miles] and returns. The C group hikes to saddle and on to Guthrie Mountain. The B group will do the C hike, then go toward San Pedro Vista and return. An “E” group stands guard over a couple of picnic tables. We gather for a potluck at picnic area by 12 noon. I will supply the hot dogs, buns, condiments, paper goods, and charcoal, you bring a dish. The trail and picnic area are shaded and cool. Folding chairs and repellant are recommended. Bring non-hiking friends. Pay guide $3 each for your share of hot dogs.

24.03 Cibecue Creek [C/6mi/0’/$15/7am]  We car pool to Globe for breakfast, drive to bottom of Salt River Canyon, buy a $10 per person reservation entry permit from the Apaches. Drive  a well maintained dirt road along  river for 5 miles, park and bushwhack, with many stream crossings and rough boulder climbing or hopping, 3 miles up a scenic, wild, and rugged side canyon to a beautiful 80’ waterfall. The last crossing before the waterfall may be 3’ deep. We lunch in a grotto by falls. Wear an optional swimsuit under your clothes for the deeper holes and old sneakers with wool socks. Bring a towel and a sack for your wet shoes. Indian permit extra.

24.04 Wasson Peak New Years Eve Day Picnic [B/10mi/2100’/$6/7-9am]  Our annual gourmet lunch potluck hike to celebrate the new year. C hikers or better. Sign up with and pay directly to each guide. Bring one portion of some delicious item for yourself, with enough to pass to three others. Each guide may set a limit, and some hikers may be shuffled to achieve balance. Bring a camera.

24.05 Clanton Family Ranch [C/7mi/0’/$11/8am]   We car pool to San Pedro house east of Sierra Vista, hike along river to Clanton Ranch ruins. The Clantons were the black hats in the OK Corral gunfight with the Earps. Then we wander along an old railroad bed to Murray Springs Clovis site, an 11,000 year old hunter's camp. Two dismembered mammoth carcasses, several bison bones and stone tools have been found here. Our return will be via Dairy Queen in Sierra Vista.

24.06 San Pedro Valley Historical Sites [C/7mi/0’/$11/8am] Drive  to a point west of Tombstone, hike 1.5 miles to Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate and return]. We then drive 3 miles to Fairbank Ghost town [www.ghosttowns.com/states/az/fairbank/html] We have lunch, check out old buildings, hike a 4-mile loop to the cemetery and stamp mill, and return along the river; one of the nation’s prime birding areas.

24.07 San Pedro River History Hike  [C/6mi/0'/$10 + $2 donation to "Friends of the San Pedro River"/8am]
After spotting a couple cars for later use at the ghost town of Fairbank [about 8 miles east of Sierra Vista], we pick up a docent river guide and head to the trailhead for Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate. We hike to the Presidio ruins built by the Spanish in 1776. There you will meet a Presidio Capitan who will tell you about life at the Presidio. We'll wander around the ruins a bit then hike down to the river bed and find the trail to Fairbank. We stop at the ruins for the Grand Central Stamp Mill and take a short side trip to the Fairbank cemetery. At Fairbank several of the buildings have recently been restored. In 1900 there was a famous train robbery attempt by a gang that included Bravo Juan Yaos and Three Finger Jack Dunlap. Wells Fargo guard Jeff Milton put up a great fight and somehow survived. He'll be there to tell you about it. Our lunches will be there in the spotted cars. There are many picnic tables under the mesquites. There is a new visitor center/gift shop with lots of great history books. 

24.08  University of Arizona History Hike. [D/3mi/50’/$6/8:00 am]  This hike will feature a tour of the university, with information on its history from its founding to today.  Learn about 1) how the university was established, 2) how the New Deal helped expand the university in the 1930s, 3) sports history, 4) the university during World War II,

5)  architectural highlights, 6) and the role of science and the arts on campus.  Wear comfortable walking shoes for streets and pavements.  Limit: 15 people.  Fee includes parking garage cost.  This hike will also be offered several times in the spring of 2011.  Jim Williams  818-2226.

24.09  Sabino Canyon History Hike.  [ C/7 mi/500’/$5/7:30 am] This hike will offer a historical tour of the canyon, with information on its history from ancient times to today.  Learn about 1) the ecology of the canyon, 2) native Americans in the area, 3) early Caucasian settlers, 4) the effects of the 1887 earthquake, 5) 20^th century proposals to build a high dam in the canyon, 6) New Deal work projects that improved the area, and 7) park improvements since the 1940s.  Limit: 15 people. This hike will also be offered twice in the spring of 2011.  Jim Williams  818-2226

24.10   Downtown Urban Renewal History Hike  [ C/ 5mi /200’/$6/ 7:30 am]  This hike will examine 20^th century efforts to revitalize the downtown area of Tucson.  Learn about 1) the Pueblo Center renewal project of the 1960s, 2) the several  Rio Nuevo projects, and 3) efforts to preserve Barrio Viejo, El Presidio and other neighborhoods.  Wear comfortable walking shoes for streets and sidewalks.  Limit: 15 people. Fees including parking garage costs. Jim Williams  818-2226.

24.11  West University Neighborhood History Hike  [ C/5 mi/ 100’/$4/7:30 am]  This hike will offer a historical tour of the West University neighborhood near the University of Arizona.  This was Tucson’s first suburban community. Most of the homes were built between 1890 and the 1920s.  The tour will focus on 1) architecture, 2) the histories of local families, 3) the Presbyterian Indian School (existed in this area), and 4) efforts to restore the neighborhood. This neighborhood is on the National Registry of Historic Places.  Limit: 15 people.  Wear comfortable walking shoes for streets and sidewalks.  Jim Williams  818-2226.

24.12  Armory Park History Hike [C/5mi/100’/$7/8:00 am] This hike offers a tour of the Armory Park neighborhood. The area was settled in the period 1880-1920 and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The tour will focus on architectural styles, noteworthy buildings, and historic preservation. Wear comfortable walking shoes for streets and pavements. Limit 15 people. Rider fees include parking lot costs. Jim Williams  818-2226.

24.13 El Encanto History Hike [D/4mi/100’/$6/8:00 am] This hike will examine two beautiful Tucson neighborhoods. El Encanto and Colonia Solana. Both have interesting street layouts and architecture. Most of the houses were built between 1920 and 1950, and the neighborhoods are on the National Registry. Wear comfortable walking shoes for streets and pavements. Limit 15 people. Jim Williams 818-2226.

24.14 Sam Hughes History Hike [C5mi/100’/$6/8:00 am] The Sam Hughes neighborhood is located east of the university. It is on the National Registry and most of the structures were build between 1920 and 1940. The tour will examine architectural styles of the area. Wear comfortable shoes for streets and pavements. Limit 15 people. Jim Williams 818-2226.

 25.00 Patagonia Lake Hikes           

25.01 Patagonia Lake Hiking Tr.   (B/9/450'/$9/ 0630) Park near Ranger Station or/ overlook Pk. area.
This hike is around Patagonia lake on a totally trailless bushwhack scramble. Though little elevation                          
change, the quick changing rugged terrain offers unusual hiking challenges to the hiking best. This       
natural, rugged terrain offers birding opportunities with topography varying from moonscape to a 
swampy, muddy walk. 

Changes to Data Base 9-14-2011

4.30.1  Change description.

15.35  Correct driver fee.

15.36  Correct driver fee.

15.37  Correct driver fee.

15.58 New hike.

15.59 New hike.

18.07.01 Change description.

21.08 Change title.

23.24 New hike.

24.12 New hike.

24.13 New hike.

24.14. New hike.   

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